Ready For Change
There comes a time in our lives when we feel ready to experience the change we’ve had trouble carrying out. Maybe we’re stuck in a home, a relationship, job, or a town that hasn’t felt right for a long time, but we’ve been unable to shift our circumstances to the direction we want to go. At times like this, a universal declaration to our readiness for a change specified exactly. Think of it as informing a helpful friend that you need their assistance to move up to the next level in your life. If the time is right, the universe will respond with opportunities designed to help you create the change you wish to see.
You can begin the process of making your declaration by getting clear within yourself what exactly you want to change. Whenever we ask anyone for help, they can assist us much better if we are specific. The universe also appreciates our clarity and has an easier time answering a direct communication. When you are clear as to what you want, write your declaration on a piece of paper and place it on your altar, . You can also place it under your pillow or in a box on your nightstand. Set aside some time every day to be silent with your wishes for change, repeating your declaration like a mantra. This lets the universe know that you are ready to change and will be receptive to its efforts.
Be ready to refine and redefine your declaration. Remember to be open to the many different ways in which the change might come to be. Remember also to be active in your own efforts, taking opportunities that come your way, watching for signs, and take responsibility for your intentions. Things don’t happen quickly, so, try not to be discouraged; it might take time to free up energy that has been blocked . If you continue communicating with the universe, declaring yourself clearly and openly, you cannot help but experience the magic of changing and being changed.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Saturday, January 05, 2008
At your own pace
At Your Own Pace
The Tortoise And The Hare.
There is a story that is a great example to show the difference between a “Normal” and a “Handicap” individual. All to often we show impatience of aggression toward someone slower than ourselves..
The classic tale of the tortoise and the hare reminds us that different people take life at different speeds and that one way is not necessarily superior to another. In fact, in the story it is the slower animal that ends up arriving at the destination first. In the same way, some of us seem to move very quickly through the issues and obstacles we all face in our lives. Others need long periods of time to process their feelings and move into new states of awareness. For those of us who perceive ourselves as moving quickly, it can be painful and exasperating to deal with someone else's slower pace. Yet, just like the tortoise and the hare, we all arrive at the same destination, together, eventually.
People who take their time with things are probably in the minority in most of the world today. We live in a time when speed and productivity are valued above almost anything else. Therefore, people who flow at a slower pace are out of sync with the world and are often pestered and prodded to go faster and do more. This can be not only frustrating but also counterproductive because the stress of being pushed to move faster than one is able to move actually slows progress. On the other hand, if a person's style is honored and supported, they will find their way in their own time and, just like the tortoise, they might just beat the speedier, more easily distracted person to the finish line.
It's important to remember that we are not in a race to get somewhere ahead of someone else, and it is difficult to judge by appearances whether one person has made more progress than another. Whether you count yourself among the fast movers or as one of the slower folks, we can all benefit from respecting the pace that those around us choose for themselves. This way, we can keep our eyes on our own journey, knowing that we will all end up together in the end.
The Tortoise And The Hare.
There is a story that is a great example to show the difference between a “Normal” and a “Handicap” individual. All to often we show impatience of aggression toward someone slower than ourselves..
The classic tale of the tortoise and the hare reminds us that different people take life at different speeds and that one way is not necessarily superior to another. In fact, in the story it is the slower animal that ends up arriving at the destination first. In the same way, some of us seem to move very quickly through the issues and obstacles we all face in our lives. Others need long periods of time to process their feelings and move into new states of awareness. For those of us who perceive ourselves as moving quickly, it can be painful and exasperating to deal with someone else's slower pace. Yet, just like the tortoise and the hare, we all arrive at the same destination, together, eventually.
People who take their time with things are probably in the minority in most of the world today. We live in a time when speed and productivity are valued above almost anything else. Therefore, people who flow at a slower pace are out of sync with the world and are often pestered and prodded to go faster and do more. This can be not only frustrating but also counterproductive because the stress of being pushed to move faster than one is able to move actually slows progress. On the other hand, if a person's style is honored and supported, they will find their way in their own time and, just like the tortoise, they might just beat the speedier, more easily distracted person to the finish line.
It's important to remember that we are not in a race to get somewhere ahead of someone else, and it is difficult to judge by appearances whether one person has made more progress than another. Whether you count yourself among the fast movers or as one of the slower folks, we can all benefit from respecting the pace that those around us choose for themselves. This way, we can keep our eyes on our own journey, knowing that we will all end up together in the end.
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