Everything is as it should be. As Byron Katie says in A Thousand Names for Joy, the only thing that is supposed to be is what is. There is no other “supposed to be” or else reality would be that way. We get so attached to different outcomes, to the way we think things should be and yet we end up throwing ourselves against the rocks with sadness, worry and angst because things are not the way we want them.

Whenever we want things to change, the first thing we have to do is meaningfully accept things exactly as they are and seek the gifts of the situation. This might be as simple as the situation being so intolerable that you can do nothing but change or it might be realising that, actually, things are exactly perfect as they are for this moment in time. There can be extraordinary presents that you get just by being present and seeing them is the first step in creating magic!

I have recently found myself extremely blessed with some beautiful things and beautiful people entering into my life. Their presence has added a level of grace, abundance and awe to each day. Of course, the reaction of my little ego self it to attempt to grab hold of these gifts, control them and say “mine, all mine…not for anyone else!”. Gotta love the ego! Indeed I love basking in the good feeling that these new things bring and would hope to have their presence in my life for a very long time. The truth is though that everything changes. Nothing ever stays the same. However, right now, right here in THIS moment, I get to enjoy the grace, abundance and awe…and those things crack my heart open a little more each day. A beautiful thing (yes, I find myself welling up at the silliest things!).

Every moment, we have a choice. Live in the moment, accepting things as they are and enjoying it, knowing that all things change. Or try to grab hold and hold on for dear life, squeezing the life out of the moment and living in fear that we will lose the very thing that we are squeezing the life out of.

That everything changes is ultimately good news. If you find yourself in a place that is intolerable…and you can accept exactly where you are without judgement (easier said than done…but doable), the next step always always reveals itself. We just have to stay present, accepting things as they are until it does. Then, take action for at that point it inspired action that is likely to be far more potent than we could ever dream up. The universe always holds out a friendly hand but in its time, not according to our timetable – and usually, the universe’ timing is far better than our “want want want, now now now” standards. If you find yourself in a place that is wonderful, bask in the delight of that moment. The second you worry about losing that moment, you have stepped out and already lost it.

Don’t worry. Things are as they should be. Byron Katie says “Fall in love with reality” and I have to agree with her. When you feel yourself tense up, remember the goodness of the moment, the positive, the sunshine and just B R E A T H E. Keep breathing until you are back in the present and you will realise that in that moment, life is good (or great or simply awesome ;) )).

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