Has there ever been a time in your life when you feel as though the Universe is sending you the same messages in different ways?
For example, maybe a few people say the exact same thing to you, then you hear a song on the radio and the words stand out with a similar meaning, or a book you’re reading feels as though it’s speaking directly to you…it’s like the Universe is trying every which way to get your attention.
Many times, the beautiful Universe will keep ‘knocking at our door’ until we open it up and invite the message into our life.
Sometimes the message is telling us we need to change things up, let go of something that no longer serves us, or to embrace more of something else.
When we are present with an open mind, we are better able to see or hear the cues the Universe is giving us AND to follow them.
Last week I shared with you how I am seeing the gift in non-striving, letting go and trusting, and this theme continues to be prevalent and show up in different ways in my life.
Many things keep happening to force me to slow down, the first was being without my laptop for over 3 weeks while it was getting fixed. Not only did I have to slow down but it was also a test of my patience!
Then, one evening last week, I went for a walk in my neighborhood like I usually do. I’m a fast walker. I come from a family of fast walkers. If you have ever walked with us, you know what I’m talking about.
I started my walk at my same usual pace when I heard an inner voice saying, ‘Slow down’. I was thinking to myself ‘What?’ And then I heard it again. ‘Slow down’.
Interestingly, there was a part of me that listened, and my body started to slow down. It felt like I was walking in slo-mo (but I’m sure I wasn’t).
As I began to walk slower, I could feel my feet beneath me and hear the flip-flop of my sandals with every step. I was aware of my arms swinging and how my body was moving, and I really started enjoying this slower pace.
It was the same route I always take and yet this experience was richer, more alive.
I was seeing and hearing things around me through a clearer lens. There was nowhere I needed to get to. I was fully present.
Another cool thing - as I was writing this Mindful Monday message, I looked up and saw a beautiful brown finch on my windowsill. The window was open. I felt like she was staring right at me saying ‘Hi, you go girl’. I said hi back and she flew away.
So how do we get ourselves into the right, open mindset to welcome these messages from the Universe?
I start my day by saying my intentions out loud.
When I start my morning this way, I am lining up energetically with my intention and am open to being guided. This keeps me out of the way and allows life to flow thru me.
My intentions may vary, but overall, it’s the same flavor. I ask:
· to be the best version of me that I can
· to be of service
· to be in gratitude
· to learn and to grow
· to see each person that I encounter as Divinity
I may also say ‘show me where you want me to go, what you want me to do, who you want me to talk to and what you want me to say.’
And then the day starts.
Have you had any messages or nudges come your way lately?
Are you listening?
Are you exploring?
Are you ignoring them?
When we follow the Universe’s lead and begin to flow with the natural rhythm of our daily lives, our willingness to listen and receive invites greater opportunity and possibility.
Give it a try, answer the knock at your door.
Who knows what's on the other side - maybe it's clarity, health, peace, or freedom.
With love,
Diane