The Shift: The Joy of Changing Directions

...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost

Often, the true blessings are found along the meandering path.

I love change! At times it can be a challenge, particularly when the change is totally unexpected and not something I would have chosen. However, the only thing that is constant in life is change.

I have been accused in the past of being a little flaky and unable to stick with things. I am usually accused of this by people who refuse to change, even when they are faced with the fact that the path they are on is not leading where they had hoped.

Patience is necessary. There are times, in my past, when I have not had a lot of patience to wait for the outcome that I desire. That's purely ego (hello again). Only ego makes someone believe that their schedule should be everyone else's schedule. The old, "my way or the highway" really only works if you've got everything that you need & have no need for friends or family. Otherwise, compromise is necessary...in other words...change.

As you probably know by now, I will be moving in a couple of months. When I first conceived of this move, last year, there were a great deal of unknowns. One of the biggest was something I could never have foreseen. So, I've had to alter my plan several times. The reality is however, I know that the move will still happen...when it's going to happen. I cannot force it. I cannot bend circumstances to my will. Either I change or abandon the entire plan.

This is something that we all must face at some time. So often we have something we want and when circumstances prevent us from having it WHEN we want to, that's when we throw in the towel and give up. However, so often it is really our unwillingness to change direction, slow our pace, that is what prevents us from our desires being fulfilled. We know, deep within, when something just feels right. However, we can't wait it out. We want it now or we don't want it at all (yep, ego again). Since when is what YOU want the only thing that matters to everyone else? You, and I have to break this to you, are NOT the center of the Universe. You are the center of your own universe. But, we do not all orbit you, move to your will, do as you tell us.

It is vital to remember that we will always have things that come up in our life that were unforeseen. We can't always know what's coming and what effect it will have on our plans, our life. We must just stay vigilant about staying true to ourselves, staying true to our vision, staying true to our joy.

There is no assignment for this one. You know what's going on in your life. So, it's more of an encouragement. What do you want in your life that has just seemed to escape you? The really important things. This is where you need to have patience, have a willingness to change. Your joy is at hand, you will achieve great amounts of joy in your life.

Until next time...joyfully yours,

Robyn