Today was supposed to have been my last I Ching Meetup. Although the group has approximately 60 members, almost no one was coming. All that changed today. The group truly was a Meetup, with people sharing information and exchanging readings. I came to this meetup with the pure intent of closing this group. I had planned on doing this for some time, but had to hold today’s meetup because people had RSVP’d. I did do things differently than before at this Meeting. It was more fun, spontaneous. We really went with the flow. I was less attached to the outcome. Lo and behold, the others there asked me to continue the Meetup. So I will.

The situation in Haiti has affected everyone in some way, even if only to make one realize how lucky they are. Nothing can be said which could even begin to explain why this has happened (besides the natural disaster, of course). For someone to use Karma as the explanation for this natural disaster, bespeaks cruelty and lack of empathy. The main thing, is for each of us to do what we can to help. Donations (especially medical), of course are essential, but so is positive thought and energy.

Going with the flow allows one to move when there are openings, and retreat when they disappear. By remaining flexible and open, one is truly empowered and able to see opportunities in most every experience. The challenges become opportunities for growth. The opportunities become places for gratitude. I live to thank God that all my prayers have not been answered, and that I have always been exactly where I most need to be.

Well, I have so much to do- Getting ready for Thursday night’s class, Meditating, Writing. Yet, all I want to do is watch tv. Sure, I have a mission to accomplish-yet the allure of a square screen with a picture on it, has much more appeal to me at this time. I feel guilty for not doing what I need to be. However, tomorrow is another day, and I will do better…

I am learning to let go and listen. The I Ching says to move with the openings and closings. In other words, move when an opportunity or door opens, retreat when the door closes. By doing this you are always in the flow, and that is when the manifestation occurs.

This morning I decided that next Saturday’s Denver I Ching Meetup Group will have its last meeting. I have given this action much thought. I started the group on January 1st of 2009. At first attendance was wonderful, and then it gradually decreased. I don’t know the reasons for this shift, and although membership is presently at around 58 people, only two members (including myself) have signed up for the next Meetup. So, I have decided to step down as organizer of this Meetup and focus on my writing, teaching and ‘Introduction to Metaphysics’ groups. Sometimes, knowing when to let go is important, and leaves room for the next step.

Sometimes it just rears its ugly head at the most inconvenient times. It is always unwanted. Usually unexpected. The best way for me, when this occurs, is to realize it will pass, and that there is frequently a lesson in it. It’s when I compare myself to others, or look at the the outer (rather than inner) that this happens. Usually I find this emotion frequently happens when I am not being true to myself.

I have stopped fighting the process. I have no idea what is going to happen next, I only know that I am comfortable with whatever happens. Suspend disbelief, remove the need to know the outcome. Go with the flow, you’ll be glad you did.

Well, simplistic as it may sound, I’ve been finding myself becoming increasingly addicted to Facebook games. Facebook has all kinds of games you can play. They range from raising your own pet, to farming, to having an aquarium, to owning your own restaurant. Totally engaging, lots of fun, and absolutely time consuming. When I began playing Facebook games (hereafter known as ‘FBG), I originally played two different farm games, then I discovered the aquarium game. Well, I decided that three FBG were one too many, so I sold one of my farms, keeping the aquarium and other farm. Then I decided that even that was still one FBG too many. So I decided that the next step would be to sell my second farm, and just keep the aquarium. It was fine, I even learned that that I could have two separate tanks-each with their own fish and plants. Oh Happy Day! I have now substituted one aquarium and one farm for two aquariums. Life is good! Oh well, one step at a time…

It seems like things evolve and progress as I learn to tune into my inner guidance. Or, maybe as I learn to do this, I am more in tune with the flow of the Universe and, hence, less disturbed by the little insignificant things. I only know I feel better, more positive, more guided. And I am incredibly grateful because of this.