Dearest Readers,<\/p>\n
Does being “in the right place at the right time” only happen sometimes? Or are we always there, exactly where we are supposed to be, every single moment?<\/p>\n
I prefer to believe the latter. I like the idea that my life is unfolding according to a Higher Plan and that as it unfolds, the Life Force Energy of the Universe is adjusting, like the automatic pilot, to whatever direction I happen to take.<\/p>\n
When I allow this theory to work in my life I am in the Flow. When I get in the way, force my hand, make fear-based decisions, I’ve stepped out of the Flow and things go awry. But even then, I do not have to fear, because the Universe will still adjust, and give me another opportunity to step into alignment with its Wisdom, Grace or Guidance.<\/p>\n
Sometimes, however, the fact that I am in the right place at the right time is just so magnificently obvious that I am floored and deeply humbled by the Great Power That Makes it All Happen. (All of Those Words Deserve Capital Letters, Dontcha Think?)<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
I need to hire someone to record a group of musicians. I am given a name and I happen to know the man. I had already been thinking about working with him in some capacity!<\/p>\n
I don’t call him. I intuitively trust that he’s the person for the job but I hold off because someone mentions another name and I am now unsure.<\/p>\n
At a caf\u00e9, I run into the man who was initially suggested to me and, being used to working in tandem with the Universe, I see this as my opportunity to mention the job. He tells me his friend, a recording engineer, is in town and that the two of them can help. <\/p>\n
We set up a meeting but my friend can’t be there. I meet the new man alone. He is leaving the day after<\/i> we plan to record. He has all the equipment we need with him. He has the expertise and the desire to do the job.<\/p>\n
In other words, he’s a frickin’ angel.<\/p>\n
So I’m sitting there speaking with this angel and thinking, “I did not do this. I didn’t have to DO anything to make this happen!” <\/p>\n
I simply had to show up in my life, trust my intuition, and take action when the opportunity presented itself to me.<\/p>\n
Whenever I have a big project that could easily overwhelm me or send me into fear-mode my mantra is this:<\/p>\n
This project is not mine. I am the Assistant. The Great Director is running the show. <\/p>\n
And my prayer is this:<\/p>\n
Show me what to do. <\/p>\n
And then I suit up and show up for the adventure of my life, allowing it to unfold, trusting Guidance, and letting go of my need to control things myself. <\/p>\n
I do not do this perfectly. I do it to the best of my ability, which changes from day to day.<\/p>\n
To keep the process in flux, I remember to give thanks for all the gifts that are my life and for the opportunity to be of service. <\/p>\n
Inspiring Message of the Day: If you don’t like your job, become an Assistant to the Universe. It’s the best gig you’ll ever get.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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