Gentle nudge from the Universe

Looking back on my life it is amazing to see how far I have come and how much I've grown.  When I was younger I was so stubborn and willful that it took some pretty difficult lessons before I started to listen to what the universe was trying to tell me. 

You know how that works - at first it's that quiet little voice inside that tells you what feels right and what doesn't.  When you don't pay attention, it gets louder and louder until it presents itself as a big issue in your life and you can no longer ignore it.  I really didn't know there was any other way to live.  Perhaps I have finally matured to a point that now I know there is a better way for me to experience changes in my life without all of the pain and disappointment.

Now when I get that gentle nudge from the universe, I sit up and pay attention.  If I listen closely, it comes softly as a question to be answered not a problem to be solved.

Thank the Pain

I am grateful when I experience pain because of all that it teaches me. At 54 you wouldn’t expect me to be overly naïve but as it turns out I am. I still look for and expect the absolute best in people. It is only when they prove me wrong that I am forced to see the other side. I do try to remember the old saying - Fool me once shame on you – fool me twice shame on me.

Even with that, I have no desire to change who I am or how I view the world. I believe in the inherent goodness in people and that will always be my first thought. If it turns out otherwise I will thank the pain and move on.

Truth

I always know when I am ready to learn something new, it shows up everywhere in my life. Right now that lesson is about the power of truth. I have always valued honesty and integrity. My struggle has been to speak my mind without hurting anyone. I realize that I can't always do that and stay true to myself.

There are times when saying nothing at all is the best choice. But I have found that sometimes silence is taken as agreement and that may or may not be accurate. I have to trust myself enough to speak up then I feel the need. Whether in support of something or to the contrary it does not matter.

I read long ago - your feelings are not good or bad, they just are! What is important is that I am honest with myself and know that will always be my best answer.