So the beginning of June is upon us and that means time to move. This feeling is bitter sweet. I look forward to a new beginning and a permanent address yet despise the disruption of a move. It's these types of moments when I get to practice the art of flowing with the river instead of fighting the current.
I have come to recognize that I just get myself all frustrated when I try to swim against that current and I end up giving up once I can¡¦t keep my head above water any longer, anyhow. So eventually, I submit to the current and take the leisurely body surfing ride down the river. All the while I admire the intense green on the trees, listen to the birds sing and smell the rawness of fresh water splashing about my body and face. Generally, as SOON as I become comfortable and happy with my surroundings I realize I am at the end of the heavy current and the water is calm enough to climb out of.
It's so simple, I am able to see now. If I just submit to the reality of my situation, enjoy the ride and rest while I can I will surely have saved enough energy to make it back up the hill when the ride is over. If I choose to fight the reality and allow myself to get exhausted, by the time I climb out of the water, I feel as though the ride was too short and I still need to rest on the grass at the bottom to regain my strength. What a waste!?!? I could be making my way back to the top of the hillside if I had just had faith in the adventure.
So my dear friends, as I said before, I am excited to experience a moment where I can practice the art of flowing with this river of change. I encourage you also to, when faced with a "challenge" or an "unexpected" or a "shove in the river at the top of a large stream" be wise, remain calm and find faith that you can ride the current, enjoy the time and rest and be more than ready to take the hike back up the hillside when it's all over. Life could be forcing a lovely situation on you, trust and believe.
mamajojo