Life is about changes. As we
draw ever closer to the new millennium and beyond, the choices about these changes will be
given to us more often and will be put in our path at a faster pace.
What we are guided to do is think through the
options, and as best we are able, visualize what may happen if we go this way or that way.
Then allow our Higher Self — our Soul connection with God, the Universe, or whatever
term appropriate, to show us the answer that is best for us through how we feel
emotionally and physically and through the signs or symbols that may pull at our
attention. Our bodies are great indicators of making choices. For instance, I had a
decision to make about using a large sum of money for an investment or paying off a loan.
The investment was the best way on paper. The funds were there to draw from if I
needed them in order to meet the large loan payment. Both my financial advisor and
accountant recommended that I do the investment. However, my shoulders opted for the
pay-off! I must say I haven’t regretted paying the loan.
Another example was when I kept going back
and forth about selling my bookkeeping service. One day it would be "I want out"
and the next was "No, I want to expand." After I finally surrendered, I received
an obvious sign to sell, and it was confirmed. Not only was it a relief to have made a
definite decision, it was a relief not to do the bookkeeping! When I started the business,
it was the right thing to do — at that moment in time. It was the stepping stone, the
tool, to nudge me into writing and other things. I wasn’t passionate about
bookkeeping, although I thoroughly enjoyed the consultations. Yet, I had expected it to be
forever.
Sometimes we are disappointed because things
don’t work out as we expect. Our expectations will not necessarily give us what we
need (whether we realize it or not). However, our souls do know what is right for us. If
we will just let go of control and surrender to that Higher Power within us, we will
achieve more with less stress and we’ll be happier.
Does this mean no more rough patches and
everything will flow smoothly forevermore? We wish! Yet, do we really wish that?
Isn’t it the valleys of our life where we learn the most about ourselves? And if we
didn’t have the valleys, how would we recognize the peaks?
This doesn’t mean we are looking for
extremes in our lives; we are looking for balance That balance comes, not from what is
happening to us in life, but from how we handle the ebb and flow. Do we automatically
react and bounce off walls, or do we take a deep, calming breath (or several!) and respond
to a situation?
About 20 years ago, I received a letter from
the IRS that I owed an amount more than what I originally sent in. "What? How can
this be? Where did I mess up? I don’t have the money." I worried over this for a
couple of hours, at least. Then, I pulled a Scarlet O’Hara and let it go for awhile.
Later, I re-read the letter. As I paid more attention, I realized they had not posted the
check I had mailed with my return. I knew it had been cleared through the bank, and all I
had to do was send a copy to the IRS. So simple — and look at what I
had put myself through emotionally by reacting to the situation. Had I calmed myself and
re-read the letter from the beginning, I wouldn’t have gone through the gut-wrenching
worry of how to come up with that much money, nor would I have been putting myself down
for "being a screw-up."
How do you handle the curves thrown to you in
life? Do you react or respond? Do you get thrown off-kilter or do you stay balanced, take
things in stride, and take one step at a time?
It’s Your Choice.
Diana
is a writer, motivator, healer and workshop
facilitator.
Phone 970-858-8895,
e-mail dyana@diamondunicorn.com,
or visit http://www.DiamondUnicorn.com |
