When Change Looks Like a Disaster but Really Holds the Seeds to Success!
Here is a snapshot of what the world looks like these days. There is a lot of Chaos in the world. So much so that it makes the world feel upside down. Laws changing, rights being violated or taken away, war, violence, racism, sexism, power struggles, exclusion, condemnation and straight up ignorance. It can be scary as things are unfolding.
What we are experiencing right now is a world of point / counterpoint.
Instead of acceptance for the beliefs and feeling of others, we are in the midst of numerous (maybe too many to count) differences of opinions and beliefs where instead of listening many are trying to sell their version of “right” to others. So many working so hard to convince others that there is only one way and they hold the key to it. We are witnessing a time of less allowance and respect for the view of others. It seems like the understanding and respect for open non-judgmental perspective is being denied or ignored. All the while there is a lot of screaming, yelling and demanding happening instead of active listening and discernment.
What feels most alarming is that more and more of us are expressing a deep sense of apprehension that handling these issues is out of our hands….not out of our reach, but on the surface it looks like it. It is more often now generating feelings like we are powerless to change many of these issues that impact us so personally. We may even feel afraid for ourselves and our loved ones. Afraid the life we expected to live….one of safety, honoring and respect is becoming something else much less desired. It doesn’t matter what side you are on… it all looks like a shit show (excuse my explicitness).
However this all looks, one thing does not and cannot ever change, as we are spiritual beings, children of the Creator of the Universe. That is our ability to choose. You have been given the right to choose for yourself what you believe and how you will act and that can never be taken from you. It is a Divine power and how you use it will always determine what kind of life you create. What you think and what you feel about your life matters, no matter what are the thoughts and feelings of others. When you consciously use your power of choice, you may not move mountains in the world, but you will move mountains in your world. One decision at a time, whether only mentally chosen or externally expressed, what you choose, your choice starts a process for you that puts energy to work and makes you feel some sense of power and control in your life. That leads to increasing optimism and peace even if it is only momentary. The more you face the music of your own personal freedom from within, the more your life will reflect that back to you. The more you stand in that knowing, moment to moment, things will change. It is often slow, not always but often. However it will change. Persistence and patience are required. And of course you must pay attention to how you feel. Being self-aware is required.
Even when situations are so overwhelming that you cannot move physically or do what you want physically in the moment, how you choose to think about what is going on matters. You can decide how you will feel even if you cannot express it at the time. One thought that you choose to give energy to, turning it to one belief and the decision to hold that idea for yourself, is the root of your personal power and your building block for what you want to manifest. The universe uses that and creates in that moment a possible future blueprint for you. This always happens. You right to choose opens up a world of possibilities that can unfold. Sometimes this is all you can hold onto when things look dismal or even impossible. But do it and don’t try to figure out what comes next. As you hold to your thought… your choice, the universe will send you breadcrumbs to follow. They may be tiny at first but they will be steady as you continue to choose what you feel is right for you. And don't worry if you are unclear, the universe will help you course correct as you move forward. You just have to pay attention.
Feeling powerless sucks but thank goodness we only need one conscious thought that we strongly believe and follow to start to refill our tanks. When we feel better our optimism grows. And when we stay committed to the steps, we will build a life of satisfaction and achievement that is custom made for us, who we are in this life. And that does not look like anybody else's life. This is what we can control. The big picture is God's domain. Everything that exists in this world started with a thought someone choose to keep and act on. You just have to take care of your sandbox. The Divine will coordinate it all for good in a way we cannot imagine. Know this and find it within you to trust that when you use your power to choose it is blessing your life and contributing to something greater. No need to be overwhelmed. Stand still, look within, see and sense what your heart and mind tell you about what is right for you. Allow it, commit to it and let your heart lead you as you use your power of choice one thought at a time. Be the respect you want to experience and you will feel good on your way to your own personal victory whatever that is in the grand scheme of life. It matters. This is how the world to move to its greatest possibility in a creative process that is Divinely given and Divinely orchestrated. When you feel uncertain remember you have power. Find comfort in the truth that no matter what your appearance of station in this life we are all the same with the same God given power to choose. Put yourself to the test and choose wisely for your highest and best good. The Divine is putting it all together so we all benefit. Do your best. God will do the rest!
Happy Independence Day!
Deb Foggio