We have the power to notice our emotions and steer ourselves back to knowing the Good. Please soak in this account of how one woman shifted her thinking and basked in the Good that flowed.
Lola’s Story
Lola belonged to a group where members listened to one another and offered spiritual support. The group leader sent out a request to members that each participate in a task that would bring income to the group such as sale of raffle tickets, baked goods sales and more.
Our star found the prospect of these jobs burdensome and depressing. L felt pressured to do more than what she could easily offer and preferred to contribute from her strengths and what brought her joy.
Hey, Lola observed that she felt quite irritated by this request. This heroine felt an impulse to quit the group altogether. Ok time for this protagonist to sit quietly and find what was the core of her upset.
Breathing in and out Lola reached for soothing herself. Oh my, L felt fear and resentment of being forced to do what she felt was not best for her. L can make these feelings ok, breathing. L can contemplate one step at a time.
Recovery from Fear and Irritation
As Lola came back into present time, she followed her ritual of pulling an oracle card. Wow the card she chose articulated just what she had been observing in the group leader. That person was trying too hard, pushing for goals that were too far ahead of what was flowing easily now. One key sentence from the card booklet read, “Don’t let fear that your desire won’t manifest cause you to try to bend life to your own will…. Instead, just show up—be present. Attend to what is before you in each moment.”[1]
The card articulated her feeling so well. How refreshing! Lola felt understood, and then she allowed herself a short nap.
Upon waking she felt a simple and empowering thought, “If I am asked directly to sign up for these projects, I can decline, stating I don’t want to do those things at this time. “
Ready to Interact
Prepared now to stand up for herself, Lola again found her groove. She wanted to move to music as she prepared her morning green drink. Then off L went to the group meeting.
The dear woman had shifted to feeling calm and strong. The Universe supplied her more gifts that day. The lecture that morning felt perfect to reinforce the inner work Lola had done.
When we notice a habit of thought not serving us, we can make up new formulations and attitudes! We can attune to what the Universe continues to provide for us—the sun rises, new opportunities flow, synchronicity abounds!
At the meeting colleagues at the gathering exchanged strategies for getting through stubbornness, anger and fears.
Lola was delighted to share her tools (ones she had used just hours earlier) and benefit from the experiences of others. L felt connected then and respected, part of the world-wide human cohort reaching beyond immediate self-protection.
Really cool to notice that so much went well. Much enjoyment and good vibe—L noticed that as she returned to well-being and Good flowed to her!
Worth noticing what thoughts are running! Worth soothing ourselves!
Do you have a tale to tell along these lines? Please honor us with it!
About the Author
Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-six year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.
[1] Alana Fairchild, Rumi Oracle Guidebook, (Victoria, Australia: Blue Angel Publishing, 2016) p.141