What If Life’s Happening For You, Not To You?
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What if life's happening for you, not to you?
I've been in and out of home isolation for a few months now.
As someone who has an autoimmune dis-ease (it doesn't have me), I trust the advice of my GP and guides, both of whom are guiding me to be cautious at this time (which is why I'm currently only available online).
Thankfully, I'm blessed with my work, family, dogs and friends. I've also got a solid yoga and spiritual practice that keeps me flexible, adaptable, supported, connected and tuned into my body's needs.
What's been revealed to me during this transformational time, is just how much I needed the break. I've been going full steam ahead for so many years now, that it's been timely for me to pause, reflect and reconnect with myself, my passions, path and purpose.
As you may know, I've been on a challenging healing journey with my wrist (after a roller skating accident almost 3 years ago, where several Dr's told me I'd never use it again), that changed my body and physical yoga practice dramatically. Whilst it hasn't been the most pleasant of paths (more on that another time), it has cracked me open to new opportunities, people and practices.
Cue another one of my lessons in trust, faith and divine timing.
My healing journey led me to seek out an amazing Medical Intuitive in the US, whom I discovered rather randomly (yet effortlessly). What started out as a calling to work with her on my own healing, resulted in a life changing calling of my own. She's now mentoring and training me to become a Medical Intuitive. Who knew?!
It also led me to another powerful practice called, "Qi Gong" - an ancient system of exercise and healing techniques, which involves meditation, self-massage, movement and breathing. It has roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy and martial arts (which is right up my alley given I'm a black-tip belt in Taekwondo). Qi Gong's so good that I'm currently studying to be a Qi Gong Teacher too. Again, who knew?!
What I thought was happening to me, was actually happening for me.
In essence, what initially started as a severe wrist injury, quest for healing and pandemic pause, evolved into two powerful practices that have paved a new passion and purpose for me. I didn't plan or force them. They just panned out for me - when I got out of my own way.
So, it got me thinking that life doesn't always work out the way we want, or unfold the way we think it should - right?!
And when it doesn't go to our plan, we often get stressed, frustrated, angry, upset, defiant or drained. We can also become stuck, stagnant or stifled; OR we can adjust our sails, set ourselves free and embrace where life takes us...
Why not ask yourself, what if...
> Life's happening FOR YOU and not to you, in line with the divine plan?
> It leads to your awakening, expansion, transformation and growth?
> These experiences and lessons form part of your souls journey and contract?
> Things works out better than you ever could have imagined or planned?
> Everything's working out as it's meant to, for your highest good?
One thing I've learned in my own life, is that there's little point rebuking or resisting the Universe or God's plan. Acceptance, faith, surrender and co-creation are key.
Feel into this...
> What if your experiences are happening FOR YOU and not to you?
> What are your lessons and blessings?
> Where are you forcing, grabbing or grasping in life?
> How can you get out of your own way?
> What would it be like to let go, trust and go with the flow?
It's all about reframing situations and events, to support and empower you! To pave a purposeful life of your own.
Blessings,
Rachel ♡
