Adjusting and Reconciling

             As we work on adapting, evolving, and doing better, our progress can be tracked.  What can also be monitored is our setbacks.  Both are perfectly common.  And yet.  One is clearly more desirable than the other.

            Or is it?  I mean, sure, falling down isn’t the way to success.  But maybe when we put them together, they add up to more, and it really is?

             When we talk about recovery or improvement we don’t always acknowledge (or even mention) the challenges.  It’s as if we’re thinking we can only share the “good” parts of our journey, not the struggles.  Wait, isn’t it possible though, that all pieces are positive?

             Those stumbles and fall-downs and roadblocks and detours?  They can be enormously educational.  And, it turns out, just as “good” as all the other experiences along the way.

             Right now we have been asked to look at

timing.

             Because even though we aren’t able to see the big picture yet, we are being reassured that we ARE on the right track, we ARE making progress, we ARE heading in the correct direction.

             I was in a situation yesterday.   It was super “normal” and very average for an afternoon of running errands.  But, it went ugly in a fast and unexpected way.

             Two end-aisle displays, on either side of me as I stood in line, just refused to be ignored.  I began to feel nauseous, sweaty, and hyper aware of my body (specifically of its shape, size, and age).

             It was too much.  I left.  I walked out.  I chose to save my mental health.  I went to the car.  Where I sat, in the rain.  It was so cool there, and refreshing.  Nicely overcast and gray, very soothing.  I slowed my breathing, focused on IN and OUT.

             I reminded my inner critic that I had value, that I was worthy, that I had as much right to be there as any of those other people.  (That the advertising in all of those products and images were fucking lies.)

             As I began to feel safe and centered, it occurred to me that this entire event had a purpose.  I was able to see the arc, the spiral, the activity of what had happened.

             This lesson dropped into place, exactly when it was supposed to.  As do they all.  As does our entire life here.  The timing, as they say, is divine.  Not necessarily because of outer sources, but because of our own inner strength and power.

             It’s us.  We are in charge of our blueprints, even if we’re not in control, we do have value.  We do have worth.  And we see that, just when we need to most.

 

 

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Steadfast Perseverance

             Some prizes are harder to find than others.  But when we stay on our path, do the work, and continue forward, we really do get rewarded.

             Is the journey difficult at times?  Absolutely.  Are there barricades, detours, and bad roads along the way?  Without a doubt.  In fact, sometimes it feels as though our search is never-ending.

             Fortunately, this is not the case.  We will all win.  We will all come Home.  We will all see how very worthwhile each step and stumble and triumph really is/was.  And that’s what I was shown this morning.

             All we need to do is …….

just keep going.

             We can’t know, right now, how long any of it will take.  How far we’ll have to travel, or who we’ll encounter on our way.  But we CAN be certain that it’s worth it.  All of the good and bad, are worth it.

             To validate this message today, I was directed out of our regular rotation around the card altar.  We needed to hear from, and absorb deeply, this particular card.

“Breathe  ~

Archangel Raphael:

‘Take several deep breaths, and exhale slowly to awaken your energy and to release old patterns.’

Additional Message:

‘Often during times of stress, you may unconsciously hold your breath.  Yet, as you know, breath is essential to oxygenating your mind, body, spirit, and very life.

Write a note to yourself to breathe, as a reminder of the importance of invigorating yourself with deep and steady breaths.  Make trips to places where fresh air is plentiful.

You’ll also notice an increase in air quality when you’re near water, such as the beach or a lake.  Even taking a shower or bath puts you in touch with the positive ions associated with water and air.’

Working with Archangel Raphael:

 . . . . . he is known as the healing angle in charge of physical healing for all living beings.  Often Raphael gives us Divine guidance (intuition, thoughts, ideas, dreams) about how we can participate in keeping our bodies healthy.

When you call upon Raphael for healing, pay attention to inner impressions, and be sure to follow through upon guidance that calls you to take action.”

Today’s Deck:

Archangel Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue

Today’s Sharing:

is a sign.  It was in our neighbor’s yard, next to the mailboxes.  When I crossed the street, I walked straight up to it.

Thank you, Turkey

            The day before I spotted this, I had been wondering why there were no feathers around lately.  Thanks, Universe, I promise, we’re listening.