Forward

Every think that the Universe if trying to bang you over the head with a lesson?

Today the sermon at church was all about moving forward. It was about not letting things in the past get in the way of your happiness now. It was about choosing to be happy, no matter what the circumstances. It was about our ability to create our own world despite whatever has happened to us in the past and whatever we have blamed our circumstances at present.

Last night my tea bag spoke to me in a way that it usually does not. I posted that photo along with a few thoughts onto Facebook. Since it is a reoccuring theme, that post and photo are below.

It is impossible for us to forget the past. What is possible is for us to learn from what has come before. Cherish Every Moment whether is was “good” or “bad”. ALL of those moments helped to create the person you are portraying today. Take some time to send LOVE to what has come before. Accept, Forgive, Embrace…EVERYTHING. Then LOVE who you are now. LOVE what will be revealed to you as you walk into the future.

There is no way we could make the walk forward without tripping, stumbling, walking, laughing, dancing, skipping, daydreaming, strolling, racing and crawling the pathway that has come before.

BREATHE. LOVE. LAUGH. LIVE. SMILE and REJOICE that we have the ability to CHOOSE what comes ahead. Choices made from the wisdom of the walk already traveled.

Then today at church I had two people come to me for readings and discussion. Both were making decisions about their future and their path and both were in some way very connected to what happened before and the memories of what happened before and the unwillingness to have some of the same set of occurrences happen as they did before. There is a reluctance to come out of the protective bubble that one is in to experience something new and different. There is a reluctance to get hurt or to hurt other people.

Thing is, other people have a choice just as we do. Other people CHOOSE to feel hurt. Other people CHOOSE to share in our experiences or decide that we are not the right person to be experiencing life. We CHOOSE if we are going to allow others to hurt us or accept who they are and where they are at. We choose if it is in our best interest for the path that is set before us to be around certain people and situations. 

I think this is the hardest part. I know through changes in my life whole friendship groups disappeared. I also know that I have been incredibly fortunate in that some of those long time friends have reappeared, as it seems that our paths only needed to diverge for a short time for individual learning before coming back together again. No matter what happens, it does not mean that we cannot still extend love to those people that come in and out of our lives. We need to remember that we are responsible for OUR OWN actions … not others. We need to understand that even if we did not do the best BEFORE and even if those around us did not do their best BEFORE the road only moves forward. 

Sometimes it is pretty hard for me to not think about the past few years and not be completely pissed off (I tried to find another less offensive word for here — but, really, it is the one that fits) at how my life has turned out. I mean, really… two marriages: one ending in divorce and the other ending because of the loveliness known as cancer, four children that all need support and attention and me seemingly going it alone once again. The road behind me filled with all kinds of heartache and tears. But also wonderful lessons, and also some very wonderful people. 

I have a thank you list that I go down each and every night. I actually keep it tucked under a pillow so as I lie down I remember to be thankful, even if I have not taken the time yet that day. There are special people on that list, there are things like my car, and money and the clients and students. There is family, and the gifts that Spirit has given. There are seemingly silly things like my camera, computer and cell phone (which has not only helped my business grow but also has kept me in touch with some very special people). There is my church family and my Spirit Circle family. There are things added each night depending on what happened during the day. Remaining thankful and sending that thanks right to Divine has really, really helped me focus on what is important. Focus on NOW. It has helped greatly in my CHOOSING to be happy despite obstacles, trials, lessons and heartache. 

Helped me greatly look forward with a tremendous amount of HOPE.

Love and Light to you all. 🙂