Applied Mastery

Sometimes... doing nothing is the best approach.

Sometimes, if you listen closely, you'll hear that small still voice within.  And sometimes, with a whisper so faint you almost can't detect it, the voice will tell you that you need to wait...do nothing...the situation is out of your hands at the moment...

"Doing something", and taking action, is not always what is called for.  There are times where destiny is at work -- higher powers and forces that are out of our control.  These times are an incredible test of inner confidence and fortitude.  Doing nothing, and patiently waiting for the cosmos to align, can at times be one of the hardest challenges a person can face.

This will be a big area of focus for me for the remainder of the year, as I move through each day trying to reduce things down and simplify. 

Too many times, my urge to "do something", or "fix the situation" has been ill-timed and served no purpose other than to exacerbate the initial problem.

Simplification is not only about reducing clutter in our homes and offices, it's also about getting the mind and emotions to slow down and demonstrate some patience under pressure when appropriate.

Keep your ears open for that small still voice...I know I AM.

If only...

If only I could get out of debt.  If only I could get a new job.  If only I could lose this weight.  If only I could make more money.  If only I could get out of this marriage.  If only I could get a new house.  If only I could get a new car.  If only my nose wasn't this big.  If only my boobs were bigger.  If only ... if only ... if only ...

THEN..... I'd finally be happy.

Ever heard this refrain before?

Ever thought or recited it yourself?

Don't confuse the cause for the effect.  All of the above sentences are only effects.  They are external circumstances, and none of us will ever become truly happy by tweaking our external circumstances.  After a few weeks/days/hours/minutes, we'll be back into the same dissatisfied state, looking for the next external ego-driven "need" that will finally make us happy.

Not going to happen.  Change needs to happen from the inside.

If I may be so bold as to make a suggestion to those who may be interested ... I'd suggest looking at volunteering some time each week at a local organization near you that works to help sick or under-privileged children.  This is a great way to start rebuilding your internal vibration, and will immediately provide a much needed service to our most valuable resource.

Tremendous amounts of light are bestowed upon those who do this kind of service.  Give it a try and tell me if you don't feel better at every level.