Happy Thanksgiving, Generous Universe!
My wife and I drove down to CT together yesterday. It wasn’t what I had planned.
One of the characteristics I recognize in myself is that I still get disgruntled and out-of-sorts when my plans change. This is especially true when I’m tired, inflexible, and not at my best.
Leaving together meant being late for my rendezvous with my friend. Choices and consequences.
I had this whole story going on in my head, about how I didn’t want to be late, because I was always late, and now I’ve changed. But, if I showed up late yesterday, my friend wouldn’t see the change in me.
So, I was spending time chastising myself for the choice that I made, that I should have been tougher and just left on my own, in order to honor my commitment.
But, really, it was about protecting my ego, needing my friend to see that I had changed.
I’m sure I wasn’t being much fun as a riding companion.
Early in the ride, I confronted this story that I was holding onto, and that wasn’t serving anybody, particularly me; and, I worked on letting it go.
My wife and I genuinely enjoy each other’s company most of the time when we’re traveling together; which is what we could do, if I could drop this story.
I contacted my friend about running late, and he graciously accommodated our later arrival. My wife and I enjoyed our beautiful trip down, we saved by using only one vehicle, and we’ll drive back together today, which will be comforting if we face any inclement weather.
Joy and I had a great visit with our friend. We all went to high school together, and meeting up with him again, and seeing his three boys, was really nice.
Few things ever work out perfectly. There are just too many moving parts. So, it doesn’t help to require perfection for something to be good.
And, here is Today’s Prompt:
Making a plan is important, because it allows everyone a point around which to focus. But, being flexible is also beneficial.
Dear One, how would you describe yourself, in regards to planning? Do you make plans? Are you flexible?
It can be helpful to start by identifying your characteristics. Then, consider times when those characteristics hindered you more than served you.
When you are faced with a struggle, consider whether it might serve you more to be flexible and do something different.
It’s an opportunity to use your sense of integrity to guide you.
Every choice has consequences; most times, no one solution is perfect. Which choice will serve you best, and help you feel most free and light?
Choose with integrity.
Choosing with integrity helps us get clear, moving forward. It’s the kind of thing that helps us sleep at night. Blessings for your guidance, My Dear Spirits!
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