How To Meet Change & Uncertainty With The 'Right Spirit'
Sometimes knowing that others are going through the same thing as we are can be comforting. With the enormous change and uncertainty happening throughout the world right now I think it's important to remember that we are always at choice as to how we react.
The perfect teacher can show up in the form of a financial, relationship, career, family, health, emotional or spiritual crisis. These chaotic situations and teachers wake us up to our true selves, to our true potential, to doing something differently, leading to a more rewarding and more meaningful life.
It has been said "when the student is ready the teacher appears". At a meditation retreat I once heard "when the student is ready the teacher disappears" and believe me I'm all for that right now. If you're ready to preserve the learning and positive intention from change and uncertainty here are a few heart and soul tips that are working really well for me:
* Stop telling your old story. At first you may have felt validated when others heard your story and agreed that 'Yes' there was injustice. It's OK if it was upsetting and perhaps still is. However, at a certain point, after many repetitions, you begin to sound pathetic, especially to yourself. (I love that word pathetic...sort of like a love-struck teenager). I can guarantee telling your old story over and over again lowers your vibration.
* Create a new story and speak from that high vibe place when you're asked..."How are you doing? What are you going to do now?" A fun answer could be..."Even though I'm not sure what the future has in store for me, my mind and heart are open to miracles, magic, opportunities and possibilities."
* Forgive yourself and others. Forgiveness is the best cure for healing blame, shame, regret and self-recrimination. When I was in Hawaii studying Huna, I learned a powerful Forgiveness Technique called Ho'oponopono. This daily practice cuts the cords of negative energy in order to begin again, and to expand the circle of love and compassion.
* Ramp up your desire...a strong desire is what will compel you to take inspired and bold action and move towards it. Weak desire leads to lack of motivation and poor results.
* Outline your desire in crystal clear detail...picture it, feel it in your bones. Go ahead and pretend, act as if you already have it. Your unconscious mind takes things literally and won't know the difference. As a loyal servant, it acts as a powerful manifesting ally, team player and magnet. It loves images and symbols so Vision Boards and art journals work beautifully.
* Believe you deserve it. Question and examine the old beliefs you might have unknowingly accepted. Decide for yourself what value your beliefs provide you. Discard and replace all negative and limiting beliefs with uplifting and supportive ones.
* Practice staying in the present moment...right now, and right now, and right now...be still and know that all is well...in this moment. Tap into the inner wisdom and strength of your Inner Being; your soul. If you find yourself tempted to run and hide, or to use an addiction to escape, create a new mantra..."It's this or something better". I was delighted when a sense of inner peace returned and it birthed a new mantra within me. "It's this (peace)...or something better".
* Hire an expert, even if you are an expert. There are times when self-doubt and the fear of change and uncertainty is so overwhelming it can paralyze you from taking action. You literally can't see the forest for the trees and as my girlfriend Brenda says...'you get stuck in the door jam of life'. Hire an expert so you can get back to living your soul's purpose and passion and become of service again.
* Remember to breathe. If you are oxygen starved you will think stupidly. Practice deep breathing to create a surplus of energy in your body. It's a powerful resource and your unconscious mind will automatically make use of the excess when you need it most. Be prepared with a surplus of energy so you can really go for it.
* Get out of your own way. Trust that there is always a higher force at work. You've done your part. You sent your desire or your prayer on it's way so there's no need to keep stirring the pot. It's similar to placing an order with the Shopping Channel. You decide on what you want, you phone them, the person at the other end of the line doesn't give two hoots as to what it is you want or what color you want it in. They're just there to help you manifest your desire and get UPS to deliver it to you el pronto.
* Let go, allow, and celebrate the arrival of your heart's desire...it, or something better, will arrive in its own perfect time. Watch for evidence and in the event the universe brings you something other than what you asked for, practice the art of gratitude and celebrate the closeness of the match.
* Relax...and remember that lots can happen!
A few weeks ago I received this 'Note From The Universe' and if you can get to this place I will gladly do a happy dance in honor of you and your magnificence. I will bow to you in awe...in fact you can be my new teacher:
"Whatever it is you want, however you want to have it, no matter why you want to have it, you can have it faster if you can first be happy without it." Sneaky, clever, foxy, wry - The Universe
Don't you love that? You can have it faster if you can first be happy without it.
So let's decide to embrace change and uncertainty in a brilliant new way. Let's be open and honor the opportunity to grow, to tap into our inner strength and self-reliance, knowing that things don't always go according to plan, they're not always fair, and yes things change and end and that's okay.
Join me in saying YES to new beginnings, renewed energy, and lots more fun and adventure!
Bring it on universe...we're ready!
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About the Author:© 2009 Linda Storey
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