October 19, 2008
Dear Friends,
Lately I have met a few people who have the mistaken impression that if you truly master the art of living life in the divine flow, you will never again run into any obstacles in life. I wish!
It’s true, that when you consistently practice the principles involved with living life in the divine flow, the number of obstacles you encounter in life will diminish dramatically . . . for a couple of reasons:
First, by following divine guidance you will be directed around some obstacles before you even encounter them. But more importantly, by making decisions that are divinely directed, you will not be manufacturing obstacles for yourself . . . which is what people often do. Through our unguided choices and misguided actions, we frequently make life harder for ourselves than it has to be. In short, we inadvertently create our own hurdles, and they are needless ones.
Even if you do, though, manage to stay in a fairly constant state of divine attunement—consistently recognizing and cooperating with the divine flow in your life—it is likely that you will still encounter plenty of unexpected challenges along the way. Why? Because of something commonly called The Ripple Effect.
In ways we can’t even begin to conceive of, we are all interrelated and interconnected. When even one of us does not follow divine guidance, and, instead, makes a choice out of ego—out of fear or frustration, judgment or jealousy—that decision creates a ripple that goes out and eventually affects everyone around it.
Without even getting metaphysical here, it is easy to see how one person’s behavior can directly affect the way that others react to him or her . . . and their reactions, in turn, affect those around them, and so on.
On a small scale, it’s like the old story about a boss who unjustly criticizes one of his employees; the misjudged employee then goes home and unfairly criticizes his wife; and the upset wife then kicks the dog when it gets in her way.
On a larger scale, it’s like the time in 2001 that a man directed his followers to hijack some American Airlines planes and fly them into the Twin Towers; after that, American Airlines decided not to advertise for a year; their advertising agency then had to cut its budget; and people had to be laid off. I was one of those people.
It’s a simple case of cause and effect. And the economic crisis we are experiencing today is no exception. We are all feeling the effect of that ripple.
So, does living life in the divine flow mean that you will never encounter another obstacle or challenge in your life? Not at all. But the point I want to leave you with today is this: Living life in the divine flow is not about avoidance. It’s about responsiveness.
What’s important is not so much what happens in our lives, but how we respond to that. And when we respond with love—with understanding and compassion, and with an expectation of good—then we create a new ripple effect that is even more powerful than the original one, and much more positive.
In fact, there is no ripple in this world that is more powerful than the one created by a simple act of loving kindness. And when enough people choose to come from love instead of fear, the whole world can transform for the better in a heartbeat.
I could go and on about the miraculous effect of love, but I don’t need to. As “the flow” would have it, right after I was inspired to write this message, I received an email from one of my readers containing a link to a video that is titled . . . yes, you guessed it . . . The Ripple Effect.
I invite you to watch that video now as a fitting and uplifting end to my message for today. You will find it at the bottom of a webpage for the Humanity Healing Network. Just click on this link: http://humanityhealing.net/RippleEffect.htm
Blessings!
Steven
© 2008 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
www.rowrowrow.com
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
What Is Your Source?
October 12, 2008
Dear Friends,
As I occasionally mention in these weekly messages, I teach what I need to learn. That means that I have become pretty good at living life in the divine flow, but I am not perfect at it. There are still times when I fall into fear, and thus restrict my ability to tune into divine guidance. I don’t stay in that fearful state for long, but I am certainly not immune to it.
With the dramatic downturn in the U.S. economy—and in the economy of the world in general—it is quite a challenge for me to maintain any kind of positive outlook right now . . . and I’m sure that it’s a bit of a challenge for you, too.
So how can we feel secure in such uncertain times? I, for one, make a conscious effort to remember the following: The true origin of my prosperity is not the income I receive from my work. It is not the money I have in the bank. And it is certainly not the investments I have in the stock market. I remember that the ultimate origin of my prosperity is that Infinite Field of Supply that some call Source, and others (including me) call God.
I do believe that we live in an infinitely abundant universe—a universe that is continually responding to our needs through an unlimited number of channels. And those channels are not limited to the financial avenues we are used to.
I’ll never forget a time when I needed an additional $2,500 to pay some unexpected bills. One day, my car was slightly damaged in a shower of cement fragments that fell off an office building that I was parked next to. The damage was very minor—just a few nicks and dings here and there. But because the damage was spread across several panels of the car, the cost of repairs was much more than one would expect. The owner of the building, though, was happy to write me a check for that expense . . . a check that I used to pay my bills instead of repair the car—a check for exactly $2,500.
It was that experience, and many others just as amazing, that have repeatedly confirmed for me how incredibly inventive our universe is, and how the divine flow can guide us to our good in totally unexpected ways.
In these challenging days, I invite you to regain your sense of peace by letting go of your need to figure everything out by yourself. In your daily time of prayer and meditation, include a moment to affirm the true source of your financial blessings, and open yourself up to divine direction.
Remember that as a beloved child of God you have a divine right to an abundant life. Remember that abundance is not always about money. And remember that the Mind of the Divine can prosper you in ways that you simply can’t predict . . . or even imagine.
Steven
© 2008 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
www.rowrowrow.com
Dear Friends,
As I occasionally mention in these weekly messages, I teach what I need to learn. That means that I have become pretty good at living life in the divine flow, but I am not perfect at it. There are still times when I fall into fear, and thus restrict my ability to tune into divine guidance. I don’t stay in that fearful state for long, but I am certainly not immune to it.
With the dramatic downturn in the U.S. economy—and in the economy of the world in general—it is quite a challenge for me to maintain any kind of positive outlook right now . . . and I’m sure that it’s a bit of a challenge for you, too.
So how can we feel secure in such uncertain times? I, for one, make a conscious effort to remember the following: The true origin of my prosperity is not the income I receive from my work. It is not the money I have in the bank. And it is certainly not the investments I have in the stock market. I remember that the ultimate origin of my prosperity is that Infinite Field of Supply that some call Source, and others (including me) call God.
I do believe that we live in an infinitely abundant universe—a universe that is continually responding to our needs through an unlimited number of channels. And those channels are not limited to the financial avenues we are used to.
I’ll never forget a time when I needed an additional $2,500 to pay some unexpected bills. One day, my car was slightly damaged in a shower of cement fragments that fell off an office building that I was parked next to. The damage was very minor—just a few nicks and dings here and there. But because the damage was spread across several panels of the car, the cost of repairs was much more than one would expect. The owner of the building, though, was happy to write me a check for that expense . . . a check that I used to pay my bills instead of repair the car—a check for exactly $2,500.
It was that experience, and many others just as amazing, that have repeatedly confirmed for me how incredibly inventive our universe is, and how the divine flow can guide us to our good in totally unexpected ways.
In these challenging days, I invite you to regain your sense of peace by letting go of your need to figure everything out by yourself. In your daily time of prayer and meditation, include a moment to affirm the true source of your financial blessings, and open yourself up to divine direction.
Remember that as a beloved child of God you have a divine right to an abundant life. Remember that abundance is not always about money. And remember that the Mind of the Divine can prosper you in ways that you simply can’t predict . . . or even imagine.
Steven
© 2008 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
www.rowrowrow.com
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Constant Surrender
October 5, 2008
Dear Friends,
A short time ago, a dear friend of mine named Judi experienced one of those days when “everything that can go wrong, did go wrong.” Judi was in charge of a Potluck Lunch to be held at her church—an event that was usually attended by about 70 people. That day, the electricity went out, so any food that required heating had to be eaten cold . . . or not served at all. It was a particularly hot, humid afternoon, and without electricity there was no air conditioning. And when they tried to open the windows for some relief, only one would budge, so they couldn’t even catch a breeze. Then, to make matters worse, the toilets overflowed.
After noticing how smoothly and calmly Judi continually adjusted to the ever-worsening situation, a woman came up to her and said, “Wow, Judi, you sure know how to go with the flow!” When Judi got home that evening, she immediately called me to express her appreciation for “teaching her how to go with the flow.” As we spoke, though, it occurred to me that her gratitude was perhaps unnecessary.
Even without the benefit of my lessons, there is a very good possibility that Judi would have been in the flow anyway. How so? Simply because it is easier to be in the flow when things really get out of hand than it is when things are just slightly unmanageable. It is when things are obviously out of control that we give up the idea that we can control what is going on, and we tend to surrender.
It is in that state of surrender that we become genuinely open to whatever is required of us in that moment. We stop resisting what is, and we stop trying to force things to go the way we “think” they should go. Instead, we desire only to know the next right step that will be in the best interests of all. And it is in that state of genuine receptivity that we begin hear and heed the still, small voice of spirit that is always there to guide us.
The real challenge—which is what I am building up to—is relinquishing personal control when the situation does seem controllable. You see, living life in the divine flow requires you to constantly stay in “surrender mode”—no matter how easy it would be for you to manipulate a situation to your liking.
That doesn’t mean that you never take any action at all. It just means that before you take any action, you get quiet, go within, and try to get in touch with the wisdom of your spirit. You may get the guidance that you should refrain from taking any action at that moment. Or, you might be inspired to take some kind of action that you have never taken before. The key is to avoid jumping to conclusions, assuming that you know best, and acting hastily.
Remember that living life in the divine flow is about being willing to seek divine direction in every situation—even the situations that look like you can easily and instantly handle them on your own. That kind of mindfulness will require a conscious effort on your part, true . . . and it may require a fair amount of humility, too . . . but the outcome will be well worth it.
Steven
© 2008 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
Dear Friends,
A short time ago, a dear friend of mine named Judi experienced one of those days when “everything that can go wrong, did go wrong.” Judi was in charge of a Potluck Lunch to be held at her church—an event that was usually attended by about 70 people. That day, the electricity went out, so any food that required heating had to be eaten cold . . . or not served at all. It was a particularly hot, humid afternoon, and without electricity there was no air conditioning. And when they tried to open the windows for some relief, only one would budge, so they couldn’t even catch a breeze. Then, to make matters worse, the toilets overflowed.
After noticing how smoothly and calmly Judi continually adjusted to the ever-worsening situation, a woman came up to her and said, “Wow, Judi, you sure know how to go with the flow!” When Judi got home that evening, she immediately called me to express her appreciation for “teaching her how to go with the flow.” As we spoke, though, it occurred to me that her gratitude was perhaps unnecessary.
Even without the benefit of my lessons, there is a very good possibility that Judi would have been in the flow anyway. How so? Simply because it is easier to be in the flow when things really get out of hand than it is when things are just slightly unmanageable. It is when things are obviously out of control that we give up the idea that we can control what is going on, and we tend to surrender.
It is in that state of surrender that we become genuinely open to whatever is required of us in that moment. We stop resisting what is, and we stop trying to force things to go the way we “think” they should go. Instead, we desire only to know the next right step that will be in the best interests of all. And it is in that state of genuine receptivity that we begin hear and heed the still, small voice of spirit that is always there to guide us.
The real challenge—which is what I am building up to—is relinquishing personal control when the situation does seem controllable. You see, living life in the divine flow requires you to constantly stay in “surrender mode”—no matter how easy it would be for you to manipulate a situation to your liking.
That doesn’t mean that you never take any action at all. It just means that before you take any action, you get quiet, go within, and try to get in touch with the wisdom of your spirit. You may get the guidance that you should refrain from taking any action at that moment. Or, you might be inspired to take some kind of action that you have never taken before. The key is to avoid jumping to conclusions, assuming that you know best, and acting hastily.
Remember that living life in the divine flow is about being willing to seek divine direction in every situation—even the situations that look like you can easily and instantly handle them on your own. That kind of mindfulness will require a conscious effort on your part, true . . . and it may require a fair amount of humility, too . . . but the outcome will be well worth it.
Steven
© 2008 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Divine Desires
September 28, 2008
Dear Friends,
Today’s message is Part 3 of a three-part series. If you didn’t notice that I have been writing a series, there is a very good reason for that. I didn’t notice it myself! Why? Because the messages that I have been inspired to write lately have been delivered to me in reverse.
You see, on September 7th I wrote about the importance of holding on to the grandeur of your dream, and not settling for a lesser destination—even if that requires a great deal of patience on your part. On September 14th I wrote about the manifestation process itself, reminding you that real satisfaction comes from appreciating every step involved in the journey. Now I am inspired to complete this series by talking about where your desires originate in the first place—where do your goals and dreams actually come from, and why do you have them?
There is a common misperception that our desires are purely an aspect of our human nature, and—ironically—a fairly “undesirable” aspect. This idea arises from the fact that we often hinge our happiness on the fulfillment of our desires. And yes, that kind of attachment to a particular outcome can certainly lead to a great deal of suffering and misery. But it is our attachment to our desires that is the issue . . . not the desires themselves.
The way I see it, desire is not so much an aspect of your human nature, as it is an inescapable part of your spiritual nature. As I have mentioned before, I believe that at the core of your being you are an individual expression of God—The Divine Creator—so it is actually in your divine makeup to be constantly creating. And that’s what your desires fundamentally are—a celestial wish to create something in this world that didn’t exist before, and enjoy the experience surrounding that.
In support of this idea, look up the word “desire” in the dictionary. You will see that it came from a combination of the Latin words “de” and “sidus,” which translates literally as “from a star.” Desire, then, is not some kind of human shortcoming . . . some kind of earthly failing (or falling). In its purest form, desire is a heavenly attribute, one born from that higher place—that higher self—that star that is your spirit.
So desire away, my friends! Go ahead and imagine whatever it is you want to have, do, or be in life. That’s just The Creator within you creating!
But do keep in mind this very important Truth: In the end, reaching the destinations that you choose in life—actually fulfilling your desires, accomplishing your goals, or realizing your dreams—is just the icing on the cake.
As I was inspired to put at the very end of my book, “The journey of life is not about getting somewhere. The journey of life is about being something. It’s about being the love that you are in every single moment of that journey. And it’s about experiencing the absolute joy that your love brings to the journey, and brings to each and every spirit that you encounter along the way.”
Here’s to having desires, pursuing desires, and fulfilling desires . . . but more than that, here’s to being and expressing the love that you are while you are doing that.
Steven
© 2008 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
Dear Friends,
Today’s message is Part 3 of a three-part series. If you didn’t notice that I have been writing a series, there is a very good reason for that. I didn’t notice it myself! Why? Because the messages that I have been inspired to write lately have been delivered to me in reverse.
You see, on September 7th I wrote about the importance of holding on to the grandeur of your dream, and not settling for a lesser destination—even if that requires a great deal of patience on your part. On September 14th I wrote about the manifestation process itself, reminding you that real satisfaction comes from appreciating every step involved in the journey. Now I am inspired to complete this series by talking about where your desires originate in the first place—where do your goals and dreams actually come from, and why do you have them?
There is a common misperception that our desires are purely an aspect of our human nature, and—ironically—a fairly “undesirable” aspect. This idea arises from the fact that we often hinge our happiness on the fulfillment of our desires. And yes, that kind of attachment to a particular outcome can certainly lead to a great deal of suffering and misery. But it is our attachment to our desires that is the issue . . . not the desires themselves.
The way I see it, desire is not so much an aspect of your human nature, as it is an inescapable part of your spiritual nature. As I have mentioned before, I believe that at the core of your being you are an individual expression of God—The Divine Creator—so it is actually in your divine makeup to be constantly creating. And that’s what your desires fundamentally are—a celestial wish to create something in this world that didn’t exist before, and enjoy the experience surrounding that.
In support of this idea, look up the word “desire” in the dictionary. You will see that it came from a combination of the Latin words “de” and “sidus,” which translates literally as “from a star.” Desire, then, is not some kind of human shortcoming . . . some kind of earthly failing (or falling). In its purest form, desire is a heavenly attribute, one born from that higher place—that higher self—that star that is your spirit.
So desire away, my friends! Go ahead and imagine whatever it is you want to have, do, or be in life. That’s just The Creator within you creating!
But do keep in mind this very important Truth: In the end, reaching the destinations that you choose in life—actually fulfilling your desires, accomplishing your goals, or realizing your dreams—is just the icing on the cake.
As I was inspired to put at the very end of my book, “The journey of life is not about getting somewhere. The journey of life is about being something. It’s about being the love that you are in every single moment of that journey. And it’s about experiencing the absolute joy that your love brings to the journey, and brings to each and every spirit that you encounter along the way.”
Here’s to having desires, pursuing desires, and fulfilling desires . . . but more than that, here’s to being and expressing the love that you are while you are doing that.
Steven
© 2008 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
Friday, September 19, 2008
Dealing With Loss . . . Again
September 21, 2008
Dear Friends,
Last June, I wrote a message about the losses suffered by people in both the U.S. and China due to devastating floods, tornados, and earthquakes. In those catastrophes, many lives were lost. Now, families dealing with loss are in the news again. This time, they saved their lives, but lost their homes in a hurricane that slammed into the coast of Texas.
In television interviews, it is nice to see that all of these people recognize that, in the largest sense, life is not about things. It is about love. And even though their houses—and all of the things in them—are gone, each of these families feels extremely grateful and blessed to still have each other.
The loss of one’s home, however, is still a very real—and very significant—loss. And I think it is important to acknowledge that fact.
A home, as you well know, is much more than bricks and mortar, stucco and tile. It is much more than a structure, a shelter, or even—in some cases—a work of art. A home is a box of memories, containing cherished mementos, souvenirs, keepsakes, heirlooms, and photographs. All of those treasured things are physical symbols of the people and the experiences in our lives that we hold near and dear to our hearts.
Although the memories themselves remain intact, it is still understandably tragic when the “memory collage” that one has spent a lifetime constructing, has been destroyed by wind, water, fire, or a shift in the earth itself.
As I often mention, one of the keys to living life in the divine flow is maintaining a positive attitude. But that positive attitude must be genuine. And that means that feelings such as grief, sadness, and sorrow must first be allowed to run their natural course.
Living life in the divine flow is not about stuffing your feelings to maintain an "appearance" of positivity. There is such a thing as legitimate suffering in life. It is not the kind of suffering that you bring upon yourself through needless worry or thoughtless actions. It is the kind of suffering that occurs most often with the sudden and unexpected loss of something, or someone, that you deeply love.
If you are dealing with a loss in your life right now, it is okay to go ahead and let yourself feel your feelings about it. In fact, it is necessary. Give yourself permission to experience all of your feelings freely and fully. Allow them to come, and go . . . and come again . . . and go again. It is the only way that they will eventually dissipate.
If, instead, you attempt to suppress those feelings, they will continue to exist at a subconscious level. And, in the end, that will just delay your ability to heal and feel joy again. And by "joy" I mean that underlying sense of appreciation for the total experience of life . . . a joy that embraces all of life’s twists and turns . . . a joy that may be best described as "bittersweet."
To each of you who have recently lost a loved one, a beloved pet, or anything else that occupies an important place in your heart, please know that kindred spirits the world over are supporting you in the restoration of your sense of wholeness, and the recovery of your sense of peace.
Blessings to you all.
Steven
© 2008 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
Dear Friends,
Last June, I wrote a message about the losses suffered by people in both the U.S. and China due to devastating floods, tornados, and earthquakes. In those catastrophes, many lives were lost. Now, families dealing with loss are in the news again. This time, they saved their lives, but lost their homes in a hurricane that slammed into the coast of Texas.
In television interviews, it is nice to see that all of these people recognize that, in the largest sense, life is not about things. It is about love. And even though their houses—and all of the things in them—are gone, each of these families feels extremely grateful and blessed to still have each other.
The loss of one’s home, however, is still a very real—and very significant—loss. And I think it is important to acknowledge that fact.
A home, as you well know, is much more than bricks and mortar, stucco and tile. It is much more than a structure, a shelter, or even—in some cases—a work of art. A home is a box of memories, containing cherished mementos, souvenirs, keepsakes, heirlooms, and photographs. All of those treasured things are physical symbols of the people and the experiences in our lives that we hold near and dear to our hearts.
Although the memories themselves remain intact, it is still understandably tragic when the “memory collage” that one has spent a lifetime constructing, has been destroyed by wind, water, fire, or a shift in the earth itself.
As I often mention, one of the keys to living life in the divine flow is maintaining a positive attitude. But that positive attitude must be genuine. And that means that feelings such as grief, sadness, and sorrow must first be allowed to run their natural course.
Living life in the divine flow is not about stuffing your feelings to maintain an "appearance" of positivity. There is such a thing as legitimate suffering in life. It is not the kind of suffering that you bring upon yourself through needless worry or thoughtless actions. It is the kind of suffering that occurs most often with the sudden and unexpected loss of something, or someone, that you deeply love.
If you are dealing with a loss in your life right now, it is okay to go ahead and let yourself feel your feelings about it. In fact, it is necessary. Give yourself permission to experience all of your feelings freely and fully. Allow them to come, and go . . . and come again . . . and go again. It is the only way that they will eventually dissipate.
If, instead, you attempt to suppress those feelings, they will continue to exist at a subconscious level. And, in the end, that will just delay your ability to heal and feel joy again. And by "joy" I mean that underlying sense of appreciation for the total experience of life . . . a joy that embraces all of life’s twists and turns . . . a joy that may be best described as "bittersweet."
To each of you who have recently lost a loved one, a beloved pet, or anything else that occupies an important place in your heart, please know that kindred spirits the world over are supporting you in the restoration of your sense of wholeness, and the recovery of your sense of peace.
Blessings to you all.
Steven
© 2008 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
Thursday, September 11, 2008
It's A Process
September 14, 2008
Dear Friends,
Do you think you would be happier if you could instantly manifest whatever it is you want to have, do, or be in your life? Would you be happier if you could just snap your fingers and immediately a brand new car would appear in your garage, or suddenly you would find yourself in a brand new job?
Believe it or not, I don’t think you would find that kind if instantaneous manifestation very satisfying—at least, not on a continual basis.
The manifestation process is . . . well . . . a process! And the real joy of manifesting—of creating—lies in the process itself.
Take a painter, for example. Is a painter happy when he or she has finished an original work of art? Of course. But the real enjoyment of painting came with each and every stroke of the brush. It was the experience of painting—not just having painted—that was fulfilling. Do you think a painter would continue to paint if every time he or she visualized a picture it just magically appeared on the canvas? I don’t think so.
Like a painter creating a work of art one stroke of the brush at a time, you manifest what you want in life one stroke of your “oars” at a time. Last week I wrote about holding on to your dream—your vision—as you patiently take those strokes. But don’t make the mistake of putting off your happiness until you actually reach that “destination”—until you actually accomplish your goal, fulfill your desire, or realize your dream.
Whether you are building a home, raising a family, or launching a career, consciously choose to savor each and every moment of the journey. Because that, my friends, is where the real satisfaction lies.
Steven
© 2008 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
Dear Friends,
Do you think you would be happier if you could instantly manifest whatever it is you want to have, do, or be in your life? Would you be happier if you could just snap your fingers and immediately a brand new car would appear in your garage, or suddenly you would find yourself in a brand new job?
Believe it or not, I don’t think you would find that kind if instantaneous manifestation very satisfying—at least, not on a continual basis.
The manifestation process is . . . well . . . a process! And the real joy of manifesting—of creating—lies in the process itself.
Take a painter, for example. Is a painter happy when he or she has finished an original work of art? Of course. But the real enjoyment of painting came with each and every stroke of the brush. It was the experience of painting—not just having painted—that was fulfilling. Do you think a painter would continue to paint if every time he or she visualized a picture it just magically appeared on the canvas? I don’t think so.
Like a painter creating a work of art one stroke of the brush at a time, you manifest what you want in life one stroke of your “oars” at a time. Last week I wrote about holding on to your dream—your vision—as you patiently take those strokes. But don’t make the mistake of putting off your happiness until you actually reach that “destination”—until you actually accomplish your goal, fulfill your desire, or realize your dream.
Whether you are building a home, raising a family, or launching a career, consciously choose to savor each and every moment of the journey. Because that, my friends, is where the real satisfaction lies.
Steven
© 2008 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Hold On To Your Dream
September 7, 2008
Dear Friends,
I’ve noticed a subtle form of self-sabotage that I would like to bring to your attention. It concerns any goal or dream you may have that is particularly ambitious—a desire of your heart that is exceptionally great, grand, and glorious.
That kind of desire is like a destination that lies much further down the stream than other destinations that are closer, simpler, and easier to reach. Because of the “distance” that is involved, a great deal of patience may be required on your part as you “row with the flow” toward the fulfillment of your dream.
As months go by—or even years—holding on to your dream can be a challenge. As more and more time passes, you may be tempted to scale back your dream. Without even realizing it, you may gradually move into a mind-set where you expect to manifest something less than what you originally desired.
It’s true that in my book and in my workshops, I do talk about allowing the flow to guide you somewhere that is different from what you planned on or expected. But different does not mean mediocre! One of the wonderful things about the divine flow is that it is always guiding you toward your highest good . . . which is always the greatest and grandest expression of whatever it is you “think” you want.
Yes, that does mean that you have to let go of any rigid attachment to the “specifics” of your dream. But that doesn’t mean settling for second best. By “specifics,” I am just talking about all the little details that you picture in your mind’s eye whenever you imagine your dream being fulfilled—the exact location of that dream house you want, the model of that luxury car you desire, the height and hair color of that “very special someone” you want to attract into your life, or how you imagine a healing taking place between you and someone you love.
Do you have a grand and glorious dream in mind? Then hold on to it! Hold on to how your dream makes you feel. Hold on to the tremendous joy it brings you. Hold on to the deep sense of accomplishment it offers you. Hold on to the extraordinary feeling of love it gives you.
Avoid the temptation that might eventually arise to replace your dream with a less satisfying—but more easily fulfilled—one. If you begin to look for less, that is all you will see, and you will miss the flow’s attempts to guide you to something greater.
Remember, as a beloved child of the divine, you are inherently worthy of having, doing, or being whatever it is—in essence—that you desire. As author Sarah Ban Breathnach put it so well, “You deserve nothing less than something more!”
Steven
© 2008 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
Dear Friends,
I’ve noticed a subtle form of self-sabotage that I would like to bring to your attention. It concerns any goal or dream you may have that is particularly ambitious—a desire of your heart that is exceptionally great, grand, and glorious.
That kind of desire is like a destination that lies much further down the stream than other destinations that are closer, simpler, and easier to reach. Because of the “distance” that is involved, a great deal of patience may be required on your part as you “row with the flow” toward the fulfillment of your dream.
As months go by—or even years—holding on to your dream can be a challenge. As more and more time passes, you may be tempted to scale back your dream. Without even realizing it, you may gradually move into a mind-set where you expect to manifest something less than what you originally desired.
It’s true that in my book and in my workshops, I do talk about allowing the flow to guide you somewhere that is different from what you planned on or expected. But different does not mean mediocre! One of the wonderful things about the divine flow is that it is always guiding you toward your highest good . . . which is always the greatest and grandest expression of whatever it is you “think” you want.
Yes, that does mean that you have to let go of any rigid attachment to the “specifics” of your dream. But that doesn’t mean settling for second best. By “specifics,” I am just talking about all the little details that you picture in your mind’s eye whenever you imagine your dream being fulfilled—the exact location of that dream house you want, the model of that luxury car you desire, the height and hair color of that “very special someone” you want to attract into your life, or how you imagine a healing taking place between you and someone you love.
Do you have a grand and glorious dream in mind? Then hold on to it! Hold on to how your dream makes you feel. Hold on to the tremendous joy it brings you. Hold on to the deep sense of accomplishment it offers you. Hold on to the extraordinary feeling of love it gives you.
Avoid the temptation that might eventually arise to replace your dream with a less satisfying—but more easily fulfilled—one. If you begin to look for less, that is all you will see, and you will miss the flow’s attempts to guide you to something greater.
Remember, as a beloved child of the divine, you are inherently worthy of having, doing, or being whatever it is—in essence—that you desire. As author Sarah Ban Breathnach put it so well, “You deserve nothing less than something more!”
Steven
© 2008 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
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