Resting in Uncertainty

Uncertainty is the fertile ground
of pure creativity and freedom.~ Deepak Chopra

 

    Deepak Chopra's quote is one of my favorites.  It's written on the wall of my hall bath and serves as a constant reminder of how I want to live my life.
    But, in truth, sitting in uncertainty is frightening.  It's disconcerting.  And for most of us, it feels unnatural.  After all we are a can do society.  When we don't know what to do, we set about doing something, anything, because we tend to think something is better than nothing.
    However, unless our situation is truly dangerous, when we're struggling with difficult decisions and don't know what to do, often the best thing to do is nothing.  Which, in truth, is the perfect something.  By quietly listening to our intuitive knowing, watching for nudges or signs, we're much more likely to find the best choice for us.  And this takes a lot of patience.  Which is why sitting in uncertainty takes practice.  It is not for the faint of heart but it will lead you home.

     
Are you at a crossroads in your life?
Are you questioning which path is best for you?

     If so, make a commitment to yourself today to begin taking at least 30 minutes each day (or 20 or 10 ~ be kind to yourself, because any time is better than no time.  Just begin.) to do the following four practices.  Trust me; if you begin to do them every day, everything will change.
*    Have you been journaling each morning?  If not, begin today.  First thing each morning, have the most important conversation you can possibly have ~ with yourself ~ by writing and listening to YOU at the beginning of each day.
*    Have you been meditating?  If not, begin today.  Choose one type of meditation that speaks to you (for more info,  order Sarah McLean's amazing book, Soul-Centered:  Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation, and commit to meditating at least 5 minutes each day.
*    Have you been spending time in nature each day?  If not, begin today.  Find at least 5 minutes each day to surround yourself with the grandeur of nature.  Sit, walk, be . . . 
*    Have you been walking?  If not, begin today to find at  least 5 minutes each day to walk. 
  
Warmest wishes for a lifetime of quietly resting in uncertain moments . . . and reaping the rewards!
Karen