We are putting focus on finding good bit by bit. Our habits shift. An aspect of this unfolding is observing how we feel.

Below is an illustration of a protagonist who started to feel uncomfortable and unsettled. As most humans, she gave herself “reasons” and “justifications”. She had feelings which she projected onto what appeared to be “facts.”

We become more alert to what stories we invent and if the content of those tales rings true. (We can discover more Good than we realized!)

Please read on.

The Illustration: Two Parts

Part I

Darnella had been doing some art events and outings with a friend J for a couple of years. She had been invited to some family dinners, included in parties, enjoying one another. During a recent period, the new companion got very busy and joined in fewer excursions.

Darnella saw signs of a waning friendship and felt a bit abandoned. “No big deal,” thought D, “Of course I am fine and will do other stuff. I wonder if I offended her.

As more time passed the heroine admitted, “I miss this friend. I wonder what I did wrong.”

Time passed. Darnella moved on, put focus on other things, enjoyed other people and activities.

Pop in her inbox our star had an invitation to do a couple of things with friend J. With surprise, D realized that she had thought she was disliked or left behind. “Wow,” exclaimed D to herself, “I made up that she disliked me. I had projected my past hurts and self-blame onto friend J. Forces of Good are flowing more strongly than I had been letting in!!”

Friend J still welcomed her companionship. D had been incorrect in assessing this situation.

Part II

Mauricia was experiencing some strain and discomfort in one of her legs. Over the years M had healed unusual leg conditions and at times those conditions did reoccur. Here she was again.

In the past she used a practitioner of the work of Moshe Feldenkrais, Movement through Awareness, to learn to use her body in new ways. The concomitant changes allowed M to find a comfortable gait and new patterns for walking. She awakened to know she needed more of that kind of training.

The last time Mauricia interacted with her practitioner, G, she had cancelled an appointment without 24 hours notice. That  therapist had accepted her reasons without charging her. M felt a bit guilty for that.

First M emailed G, no response in four days. Then M thought to leave a voice message (her memory that G did not like texting.) Within 24 hours G responded.

In her life G had lived through many changes and explained what was required to work with her in her new circumstances. Within another day Mauricia created an appointment with G who was delighted to work with her again.

M thought, “All this guilt I felt was not relevant to G. G carried no ill will. My discomfort was from what my being had generated. G was happy I got in touch for more therapy.

Isn’t it good to notice how I can allow more Good to flow to me!

Do you have any questions? Do you discern how we get pay off when we notice our own mindset and uplift it? What stories can you tell to inspire us? 

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.