Trapped Under Something Old and Over?

I always start my day off with some time to connect with what is Good in my life. What I am Grateful for…  It’s an opportunity for a bit of yoga, some meditation, dog cuddling, juicy visualization about what I am creating in my life, and perhaps some gratitude journaling.  A delicious hour.  I believe it’s so important to Make Time to start my day off on purpose vs. by default.  

I often choose a bit of inspirational reading as well, and of course, I usually end up reading something that is exactly what I need to hear that day. A gentle prompting. A sign post. The other morning, I came upon a quote I am inspired to share with you,

“Sometimes we can’t find the thing that will make us happy,
because we can’t let go of the thing that was supposed to.”

– Robert Brault

I was struck by the fact that “let go” can sometimes mean ‘walk away from’ and can sometimes mean “release the old disappointment’ and be willing to live in the present moment…with what is Real today.

I invite you to consider this for a moment.  Where are you holding on to something from the past that won’t let you move forward? It might be from last Thursday or from ten years ago….

  • A relationship that no longer serves you?
  • An expectation set by family members about what you should be doing?
  • An old sadness that keeps you feeling cheated and keeps your heart locked up?
  • A limiting belief that keeps you feeling like you don’t deserve incredible happiness and wealth?  (In truth, you do!)
  • A same-old-way of eating that clearly isn’t helping you to feel Fantastic every day?
  • A long-time friendship that now primarily just drags you down?
  • A job that you hate but justify in the name of security and fear of the unknown?
  • A scarcity mindset that keeps you from prioritizing your own self-care and rejuvenation?

leaping goldfishSometimes the smallest act of Release – of Allowing Change – enables us to see finally the amazing opportunity available to us.  The smallest surrender to change can start a downpour of synchronicity and opportunity.  And our lives zoom forward, with ease.  Many of you know I believe strongly in the old adage, “Leap!  And the net appears.”  We can spend hours of quiet desperation, clinging to the past we wish to release but waiting for the net to appear first.  Waiting for something – besides ourselves – to change.

Many of us would readily and happily encourage a dear friend to let go of fear and seize these opportunities for Freedom.  But can we practice giving ourselves the same loving attention and courageous support?  With Spring’s encouragement to cast off what is old and over, consider right now:  what is your own best opportunity to Let Go and choose what will best move you forward?  Can you ask for the help you need to make it happen?

If you need a little more inspiration to open up and see the possibilities, check out this quick story (thanks, Cheryl!).