Some days may be ordinary. You go through them with daily routines, regular chores, and wonder when the excitement will happen. What if the day was just ordinary? What if you’re meant to not look forward, not look back, but to be in this day and feel the blessings it holds? Do you see them? Do you feel them? Do you appreciate them?
Today may be ordinary, but it is also an opportunity for greatness. Enjoy.
The other day I was talking with my husband about something that was troubling him in his relationship with a particular person. He’d known this person his whole life and loves her very much. An incident happened last year, whereby he felt misunderstood by this person suddenly. It shook him deeply that this person would think of him for less than the person he is.
Here it is a year later and he’s still having trouble with this. He asked me about my perspective and this is what came to mind.
Say you have a mental basket of sorts for each person in your life, with their name across the front. Over time, this basket gets filled with happiness, love, trust, memories, and all the good things that happen between you. There may be some fussing or disagreements in there too. When you evaluate the contents of that basket, you will see all that love and some of the rubs that happened along the way.
If you happen to get a rub that’s so big, such as this one, you need to measure up the contents of that basket against the incident that happened. You need to see if there is more love, enough love, there to outweigh the incident and let that carry you if that’s what you see. If the incident is too much, if it outweighs that love because it’s just too much of a misunderstanding, then it is time to consider less of that person in your life going forward.
As I spoke this to him, I felt such a profound since of surreal in that moment. I wanted to share it because maybe someone else has to weigh a relationship in their lives and are wondering just how to go about it.
You’ve asked for something specific. Prayed for it, are manifesting it, definitely desire it within your future. Now what? You then give space for time.
Many things take a little bit of co-ordination to come to pass. Some things aren’t meant to be, but for those things that are…patience is key. I was recently looking into a new idea to consider. I did some research, then gave it the space of time, debating on if it was just another idea or one to really consider. A relative came to me a few days later and says, “Look, I’m about to buy this machine that allows you to put things on T-shirts. If the young one wants something, let me know. If you want something done, you can use it.” I had this totally shocked look on my face as I had just researched about this very topic!
I looked at her and said, “Yes, I have ideas. I was just researching this and here you are.” So, I may look into this for myself even farther…maybe bags and not T-shirts as those are harder for sizes.
Whatever I choose to do, I pondered it, gave it space, and there it arrived. It showed up in a way I wasn’t expecting, but that way actually makes things easier if I do decide to explore that idea more.
I’ve said it several times, “God has connections I don’t have.” I may see a way or not, but if it’s meant to be, a way will be provided. Yes indeed!
Okay, so I’ve written several posts and haven’t gotten to this part yet, let me remedy that. What is it do I mean when I say, “One-on-One with God”? Well, I mean to listen to your intuition, gut feeling, the guidance that whispers to you. I mean to pray in silence, to listen in silence, and trust what you feel led to do accordingly. You could even journal this journey to see how it evolves for you.
I believe everyone has intuition as it’s an inner compass for your best life. I am a firm believer in God and think my guidance comes from him and my helpers. I believe all of us are unique and are value to this world.
I am not a fan of church as I don’t really see the value, personally, in them. I know fellowship is huge for some and it works to be part of something bigger than themselves. I can appreciate that for those that find the comfort and care others of like mind give them.
However, a one-on-one with God is conversing with him several times a day in a personal way. It is writing to him, praying to him, talking things over with him to see the bigger picture of something I’m working through. It is also trusting on how God responds and giving time and space for that response. It is being bolder for myself knowing I am guided and cared for every step of the way.
As a former Catholic, I was raised to believe God gave each of us a guardian angel to help us on our journey of life. As I’ve lived and evolved into a highly intuitive person, I have come to believe we have a team of helpers, not just one.
Our Angels and Helpers are with us throughout our journey, some come and go actually, based on what we ask for or need at any given time. The aim, always, is to be there for us should we ask for or need assistance in some way.
We have free will in all that we do. Have you thought about that? What does that mean to you? You can say to me, “No I don’t. I have to go to work to take care of this or that.” Sure, some things must be taken care of to keep the cogs of your life running. However, some things, how you view life, how you present yourself, even how you pray, are all on you and what you choose in each day.
If you don’t like something about your life, take some time to write down what you would like, ask your Angels and Helpers for help, and envision your life shifting accordingly. This isn’t to say you can’t pray directly to God about things, by all means, do that always. This is to say that God has assigned you specific extra helpers based on your needs at any given time. To me, that’s powerful and love.
You can even pray for a specific new Helper for something you’d like to accomplish that you’ve never accomplished before. Maybe French cooking, yoga, better communication towards people…the list goes on.
I have always looked at my Angels and Helpers as a collective Team. Some people can tell which are Angels and which are Spirit Helpers. Sometimes, when I get a new helper for a while, something is different than it was before. Different in what way? Well, once I wrote the number 4 differently for a few months than I did previously and then later stopped. I’ve changed the way I wrote one letter in my writing several times too. I’ve had the smell of fingernail polish for several days in my house while on one particular project. Apparently I needed extra assistance through some periods in my life and was provided that. I appreciate it completely.
All of that said, to say, we must ask for assistance in particular for certain projects. It is one thing to know we’ve helpers to help us along our way. It is on an entirely different vibe, a higher vibe, to ask for guidance on something specific in an effort to grow, learn, and become something better of ourselves.
I did a video on my FB page, Consciously Creating Your Life, last week where I briefly mention Labrynith, the movie with David Bowie, being kind of how life is. I want to expand more on it here.
When the girl gets to the entrance to the labrynith, she is troubled because she doesn’t know where to go or how to get where she needs to be. She only sees miles and miles of straight path. For a moment, she stops the crazy, frantic running and comes across a worm of sorts. As they talk, the worm gives her a clue to begin. This is an awesome way to look at any new project, venture, leap of faith. Don’t get frantic or worrisome or in a panic way as lots of us do. Stop for a moment, look for your own sign, and then take a step forward boldly.
Next, she takes the step onto the new path, eager to begin her journey. As she has stepped off, another worm points out to the first that the girl could have taken another, quicker route and been there in no time. However, that is not the worm she talked to, so she didn’t get that opportunity.
Moving right along now that she’s on this path, it is the longer path, yes. Her clue led her there, yes. It was harder throughout the way, yes. She also learned things about herself, was able to become braver for herself, and she made friends. The longer journey gave her a richer view of her life and what she values.
I am not saying all of us should get the longer journey. I am saying, every day we’re alive, we are making an impact and learning in some way. Sometimes we will get the shorter journey on a project or task. Sometimes we will get the longer one. Both are valid. You matter through all of it. Labrynith, the movie, really is a lesson on life.
When people ask, “Have you found Jesus?”, I wonder what that means to them. I’ve heard responses from the truthful, “Yes. No. I thought I did. Not interested.”, to the joking, “I wasn’t aware he was lost.” I feel, personally, that people are missing the point…the whole point…of God. I am being completely serious when I say this. Here’s why….
If you follow your bible, Jesus said he came so that we may have life. I feel strongly that people were supposed to learn from him in how to have a one-on-one connection with God. That is why he spoke. That is what he wanted to teach. That was his way of life. Yet many, many only see Jesus as their savior for their sins…not a teacher for reviving their soul. Did you catch that? Jesus wanted us to learn what a real connection with God is, not to die for the sins of a man who wouldn’t wake up to what it means to live a fulfilled spiritual life.
Jesus prayed alone. He listened to God directly. He followed what he felt led to do. He trusted God completely. I think the question should be, “Do you want a great one-on-one relationship with God, like Jesus has?”
Jesus came to teach. God wants the one-on-one with you, anytime you’ll have him.
Have you ever noticed signs in your life? Did you think a happening was peculiar, but you tried not to think too much into it? I believe we are always helped along our path, no matter if we’re a fan of God or not. It’s part of the bigger picture of the Universe. Also, sometimes we ask for these things…in prayer, manifestation lists, or dreaming dreams.
We are then led to follow the clues/signs to get there. Sometimes we follow these signs, sometimes we don’t. Following signs is sometimes tricky and sometimes very easy.
I recently read in a book where a woman asked for signs…but she dismissed several of them because she talked herself out of their value for what they were…signs she asked for. She then says something like, “I need a sign so big and so clear, I have no choice but to notice it.” Shortly thereafter, she got that big, clear sign.
Do you ask for signs, but want them to be that big?! They can be that big or they can be very small. Sometimes the signs are answers. Once in a while, they are encouragement along the path to where you could go. There are many factors involved. Something small, like avoiding the traffic jam by feeling led to go a different route that morning. Something bigger, like a major life realization that leads to a career change. Something for someone else, like seeing a friend needing your encouragement and a hug that day.
Okay, so how DO you know what is a sign and not just your overthinking? Signs usually come on a “crisp wave” vibe. It’s almost like they’re “lighter” than our thoughts. They sometimes come as soft feelings that nudge you to do something different. They have been known to come as something visual that you’re repeatedly seeing over the course of a short bit of time, such as a vacation destination, a particular product, or a course of study. One big sign for me personally is songs. Certain songs I hear (either out loud or all of a sudden in my head) let me know to check on certain people or they may be encouragement, a head’s up, even a bit of comfort and love.
I do believe signs are very personal too. This is part of the reason we, as individuals, get certain things and others don’t. For instance, if you’re at a speaking engagement, church, or even a personal gathering like a funeral, wedding, potluck and you hear someone speaking, obviously, something may spark for YOU and be a sign for YOU, but everyone else may not get anything out of it. That’s perfectly okay and exactly how it is supposed to be. Regardless of anyone else there, YOU were there and YOU heard/felt/got nudged with a clue for something you needed to become aware of or something you asked for guidance on.
I could go on and on and on about signs…but this should be enough for you to ponder for starters.
Somewhere along the way I started getting a particular sign regularly. I don’t know exactly who it’s from…God, an angel, a passed over relative, a spiritual helper. I do know the sign shows up at the oddest of places. Have you noticed a sign of your own? Would you like your own sign if you don’t feel you have one? I call my sign an encouragement sign. When I see it, I am reminded in a visual way that I’m being looked after. I know that already, but it’s another aspect and it’s like getting a spiritual hug. I don’t go seeking this sign; however, it does show up when I least expect it.
What if you wanted a rainbow for a sign? Would you think it had to rain all the time to get that sign? lol No, you could find a rainbow in lots of places without needing an actual real live one. It could be on someone’s T-shirt, key chain, sticker, commercial, an emoji someone sends you randomly, or any number of other ways. So, you can either choose to pick something yourself or ask God for an encouragement sign just for you. You could already be getting that sign, but you just didn’t realize what it was until now.
I have told less than five people about my sign. It isn’t necessarily a shareable thing. Keep that in mind. This is part of your own personal connection. Cheers.
I was raised Catholic, but sometimes went to a Pentecostal church with my grandparents. One Sunday morning, while at church with my grandparents, I came into possession of a plastic bookmark that stated, “God is Love”. I hung that bookmark on my teenage cork board and there it stayed. Somehow, that one little bit of something was like a rock that sustained me, assured me, helped me see God in a loving way. I didn’t gain much from the religious classes I went to as a Catholic child. I even taught those same classes as an adult to kindergartners for a couple of years. Through it all, the only thing I learned about God, is Love, from a bookmark. That bookmark is in my Senior keep book. 🙂 This is the basis of my faith and the collaboration we have in working on my life as I live it.
Serenity with God 