September 25, 2011
Dear Friends,
In my last message, I encouraged you to accept uncertainty instead of resisting it. I reminded you that even when you do your very best to discern divine direction, it is not uncommon to still be confused. But that state of uncertainty rarely persists for any great length of time. Eventually, mixed signals will give way to clear signals, and you will be able to sense in advance if a step you are considering taking is the most beneficial one for you to take, or not.
But what if the time has come when—because of circumstances beyond your control or influence—you have to make a decision, and yet, you are still unclear about how you are being divinely directed. What then?
I think you know the answer. When that moment arrives, you simply have to make a decision one way or the other, and then see how things feel . . . afterwards. Understandably, waiting to find out if a decision feels right after the fact is not especially desirable. But that situation does not have to be a source of undue stress for you, if you keep in mind one of the fundamental principles for living life in the divine flow—the principle I mention the most in these messages: Everything can be a stepping-stone to your higher good, if you look at it that way.
Even if you inadvertently make a decision based on the fears of your ego rather than the inspiration of your Spirit, the Universe can still guide you to your highest good from wherever you wind up. Your job is simply to remain open and receptive to divine direction by maintaining a positive outlook.
This process is not unlike what happens when you have a navigation device in your car, but you miss the exit it was directing you to take, or you turn the wrong way. It simply offers you a brand new route from wherever you now happen to be.
Remember, too, that there are always valuable lessons to be learned from whatever circumstance you find yourself in . . . which means that every decision you make—divinely inspired or not—gives you an opportunity to gain further clarity about yourself, and to grow in wisdom, compassion, and so on.
So, friends, before you take any step, do your best to discern whether that step truly is your next right step, or not. But if you are still not completely sure, don’t worry too much about that. Living life in the divine flow is not about being 100% certain, 100% of the time. It’s about making the best choice you can with the information and experience you currently have, knowing that—no matter what decision you finally make—the Universe can always “make it right” in the end.
Steven
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© 2011 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
www.rowrowrow.com
Steven Lane Taylor, LLC
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Accepting Confusion
September 18, 2011
Dear Friends,
Even when you do your very best to get in touch with your intuitive guidance, and when you sincerely try to pay attention to the divine signs and synchronicities that are leading you forward in life, there will be plenty of days when you will still feel uncertain—confused, even.
Should you go this way or that way? Should you do this thing or the other? Often the answer just isn’t clear. And as your confusion continues, you may feel increasingly frustrated.
Do you know why confusion is frustrating? Because you believe that you shouldn’t be confused! Actually, it is only your resistance to your state of confusion that is causing you to feel frustrated, and causing you to suffer needlessly.
A little confusion is common! It is something that we all experience every now and then. But rarely does it persist for any great length of time. Eventually, mixed signals will give way to clear signals, and you will feel comfortable enough to make a choice.
The key to more rapidly reaching that state of divine certainty is to accept your confusion when it arises. Instead of hastily and unwisely forcing yourself to make a decision, simply acknowledge the fact that—at the moment—you are too unsure to make a decision . . . and be okay with that!
Remember, to be able to discern your next right step, you must be genuinely open and receptive to divine guidance. And a mind that is in resistance is rarely relaxed enough for that guidance to be readily apparent. In other words, your resistance to your confusion is the very thing that may keep you stuck in that uncertain state!
Are you a little confused right now? Is there somewhere you want to go but you don’t know which way to row? Then repeat this mantra: “I’m confused. But that’s okay. I will not always feel this way.”
Simplistic? Maybe. But it works for me. And it may offer you a little relief, as well.
Steven
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© 2011 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
www.rowrowrow.com
Steven Lane Taylor, LLC
Dear Friends,
Even when you do your very best to get in touch with your intuitive guidance, and when you sincerely try to pay attention to the divine signs and synchronicities that are leading you forward in life, there will be plenty of days when you will still feel uncertain—confused, even.
Should you go this way or that way? Should you do this thing or the other? Often the answer just isn’t clear. And as your confusion continues, you may feel increasingly frustrated.
Do you know why confusion is frustrating? Because you believe that you shouldn’t be confused! Actually, it is only your resistance to your state of confusion that is causing you to feel frustrated, and causing you to suffer needlessly.
A little confusion is common! It is something that we all experience every now and then. But rarely does it persist for any great length of time. Eventually, mixed signals will give way to clear signals, and you will feel comfortable enough to make a choice.
The key to more rapidly reaching that state of divine certainty is to accept your confusion when it arises. Instead of hastily and unwisely forcing yourself to make a decision, simply acknowledge the fact that—at the moment—you are too unsure to make a decision . . . and be okay with that!
Remember, to be able to discern your next right step, you must be genuinely open and receptive to divine guidance. And a mind that is in resistance is rarely relaxed enough for that guidance to be readily apparent. In other words, your resistance to your confusion is the very thing that may keep you stuck in that uncertain state!
Are you a little confused right now? Is there somewhere you want to go but you don’t know which way to row? Then repeat this mantra: “I’m confused. But that’s okay. I will not always feel this way.”
Simplistic? Maybe. But it works for me. And it may offer you a little relief, as well.
Steven
Share
© 2011 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
www.rowrowrow.com
Steven Lane Taylor, LLC
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