Although a sense of emptiness might haunt you today, you're probably just exhausted. Finding a compromise between the need for work and the need for play seems to be the crux of the matter. If you feel guilty for having too much fun and you left loose ends dangling, then sort your schedule out. Do one thing at a time; instead of procrastinating, remember what Mark Twain wrote, "Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day."
Being a creature of comfort and loving the safety of the familiar conflicts with your yearning for adventure and inspiration today. You need to determine what is simply inherited habits and family values from what you truly want out of life. The urge to break free is pressing now; reassess your financial situation and check your attitude to see if you are the one blocking your own progress. Dr. Alfred Adler wrote, "Follow your heart but take your brain with you."
There are days of chaos and days of structure, and others when you simply let go of control. The less you struggle with whatever you encounter, the better you will feel. If you are constantly running out of time and your head is in the future, take a time-out to come back to the present moment. As the famous teacher Rabindranath Tagore wrote, "The butterfly counts not months but moments, and it has time enough." Be that butterfly.
You can be stubborn for better or for worse. Figuring out which principles are worth upholding and which to relinquish can heal rifts in your relationships. People tend to push your buttons and if you let them, time and energy can be wasted focusing on the wrong concerns. Whatever goes around comes around. Rest assured that if others do you wrong, it is their loss. Knowing who is worth your love and who isn't is priceless.
The less clutter you have the better, so clear out all that is holding you back. If you are starting to feel weary today, regain your energy through simple meditation or a quick nap. It is imperative that you protect yourself from excessive criticism, but if people have something smart to contribute, let them. The restructuring that you are in the middle of takes some experimentation. Trying something new and failing is a sign of future success.
Faith is the soil where flowers grow and you need to nourish yours on a regular basis. Accepting that change is a natural condition and not a sign of your past mistakes helps you open up and let go of all those aspects of life that are beyond your control. By relaxing your need for perfection, the process of achieving a more energy-efficient existence is easier. Stop wasting time on that which only yields weeds in your garden. Focus on cultivating the flowers instead.
Sometimes you can feel the winds of change as a subtle murmur inside. A quiet anticipation is building now that the work is almost done and the emergence of a deep self-awareness is imminent. You no longer allow people to steer you through their wants and wishes as you develop the capacity to put your needs first. Give yourself some freedom from the duties that weigh you down and if you still feel confused, let time work its magic. Answers will come for those who listen.
Being creative means being the creator, running the show that is your life. Although there are practical considerations at play, you have a definite say in how events unfold. However, you may still be under the spell of wanting recognition and applause if you obsess over people's perceptions of you. Of course, you benefit from support, but it's not wise to be dependent on it now. Stand your ground and make yourself visible without worrying about the opinions of others. Manifestation begins in the mind.
Concentration is your key to success but self-discipline is your vehicle. Unfortunately, your free spirit can complicate steady progress as can a lack of conviction. Don't fall for the temptation of taking a short cut because it will end up being more work than it seems. Despite your deeply autonomous nature, you can learn a lot from asking others for advice. However, the cosmos requires you to listen more than you speak.
Closing your heart is not an option even if you feel disappointed because satisfaction is elusive. People are people and you are realistic enough to know that they have human limitations and perhaps have little to offer you now. Your safest strategy is to focus your attention and your resources on practical matters. The truth is it can be lonely at the top and sometimes you are the only adult in the room.
Being self-aware is both a blessing and a curse. Allowing yourself to open up and play is hard when there is always an internal critic that observes and judges your own behavior. Dare to move beyond the chatter of your mind so you can practice detached observation. Once you release your expectations, you can spontaneously express yourself and trust the love that you feel deep in your heart. As Jiddu Krishnamurti said, "Self-knowledge is the beginning of wisdom and the end of fear."
You set a shining example by forgiving and moving on while other people stand around boasting about being right. Still, your preference for clear boundaries is of utmost importance now; otherwise, there are those who are more than willing to profit from your kindness. Opt for the middle path as you work toward finding practical solutions to satisfy your need for structure and your desire to be a social butterfly. Stay alert to that inner voice telling you the truth.
0 comments:
Post a Comment