Yesterday I felt clear and full of purpose. Today I’m in that belly-churning, breath-taking WTF? place.
Welcome to 2013!
After the End of the World and the New Year, an energy swept away. Did you feel it?
A layer of doubt, uncertainty, and inaction blew through. New ideas and collaborations and clarity have flooded in – accompanied by a whole new level of shadowy fear and a sense of “I really don’t know what the future holds.” (Ha ha! I thought I knew so much, silly rabbit!)
Stop. Start. Flow, expand – no, constrict. Repeat.
Ever been driving on a highway and a gust of wind suddenly pushes your vehicle out of your lane? Whoa! Yep, it feels like I’m moving forward but being pushed around by unseen forces.
It’s exhilarating, overwhelming, perfect, and causing me to get really committed to how I want to feel inside (despite the chaos) and what I want to manifest outside (amazing programs as in the works, I promise!).
An old voice keeps whispering a familiar tale: Figure it out! Do Something! You Don’t Have Time/Money/Energy to Waste.
And I am holding firm. I am committed to peace within and around me. Yes, I am stepping up. But I won’t sacrifice my happiness or stop taking care of myself. I can’t pretend to know. I MUST sit and be still, check in, drop deep, listen. Gather up the tidbits of information and guidance that come through each day. And I also MUST take inspired action.
I’m dancing with that sweet spot of balance in the midst of a hurricane.
I’d love to ignore the anxious tummy and instead dive in to doing. But this morning I plopped my bottom down in my dreaming chair and wrapped myself with compassion and love, just like I’d do for Shaman Boy if he was upset.
And now I’m writing to you, my community of supporters and cheerleaders and yes-I-understand-ers. Thank you for being here. You are a Godsend.
That’s my Rx for today. A little stillness. As much love as I can muster. Reaching out to you.
Surf’s up. I’m catching each wave, shaking off, and hopping back on.
Would love to know how YOU are. How’s 2013 been for you?
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A big hug,
Meghan
Photos:
1. drink-drive-lose.com
2. blindgossip.com
3. Clark Little pigtown-design.blogspot.com
I have been thinking a lot about surfing too. It has been both stormy and flat in my world these past few weeks. One thing that I love about surfing is that when you are a surfer, even on the “flat” days, you grab your board, rally your friends, walk to the beach, and “paddle out.” There may not be a surfable wave in sight, but there you are – all of you – out in the line up, waiting. More than waiting, you are prepared. Life, like surfing on a flat day, takes commitment and love. You have been here before. In the in-between moments of life. Knowing that eventually a wave, your wave, will surface and you will begin the innate movements to catch it so you can pop up on your board and ride like the wind. In the meantime you are floating on the water. Sitting up with eyes open on the horizon or laying down, eyes closed knowing your friends will alert you when there is a change in sight. When you feel the shift; the wave appears from the depths of where it started, you know your Joy will rise and you will feel Aliveness that may be somewhat dormant as you drift on the ocean. But it is in there – the Joy and the Aliveness – and you can connect with it as you are still.
Waiting.
Paddling.
Riding.
Repeat.
Repeat.
Repeat.
Beautiful image and writing! Thank you for that Marie. Wrapping you in a big hug.
2013 has been a turning point in my life as well. I feel more focused on what I need to do. It suddenly dawned on me I have the strength in me to help myself in all things, physically, emotionally and spiritually. I know 2013 is going to be a awesome year for growth and development for myself and the world!
Yeah! Keep that attitude. I’m sure you will be a reminder to me and others when we get blown around a bit!