I am starting to see what seemed like the worst experience of my life, in retrospect,turned out to be one of the best. The fact that I lived through a period of uncertainty and survived (to become more positive and open) means that (as my mother used to say) ‘This too will pass’. It is symbolic of so much more, however. Sometimes when things aren’t going according to plan, the plan isn’t right. I equate this example with a situation in which one is using an outdated map to find a destination. The streets have changed; the names are different, construction has created detours and new routes. The directions on the map are no longer accurate. This is when it helps to go on line and Map Quest it; or look for another direction to where you want to go. Sometimes just admitting to yourself that the old no longer works is all one needs to do. I remember when I lost my job. I was telling a friend about this. ‘Congratulations, you graduated’, she said. ‘No’, I replied, ‘I lost my job’. ‘I heard you’, my friend said. ‘Graduation occurs when you are involved in something which is no longer right for you. If you don’t leave voluntarily something will occur to make it happen anyway. It is Spirit’s way of telling you it’s time to move on to something better’, Although I couldn’t see this at the time, looking back, I can see my friend was right. If you jump into the new experience, with faith, the net will be there.

Why do we always feel like we have to ‘make things happen’? So many times I have let ego and /or fear determine my behavior. This has never worked out. Or, perhaps it has worked out ok, but something else has always suffered. I just want to go with the flow. Perhaps meditation will be the way to allow my ego to get out of the way so I can be more open and receptive. All I can do is listen to my inner voice. This will allow me to connect with my Higher Self and perhaps trust more.

Let go of the need to have things happen in a certain way. Replace this need with openness. Be aware of what you want to create and then allow it to manifest in its own way. Substitute structure with adaptability. You will be amazed at how doing this presents new possibilities which you might never have considered. Sometimes the best plan is to just be aware. Meditation is a great way to develop this.