Are You Fighting Against LIFE Or Flowing With it?
Published on 7 Feb 2010 at 9:55 am.
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Yesterday we had a mega snowstorm with strong winds here in Pennsylvania that began on Friday night. It was the second large storm we’ve had in a few weeks.
According to the news it almost rivaled a huge snowstorm in the 1990’s where some areas got 30” of snow dumped in a matter of hours.
I live in a townhouse complex and when I awoke yesterday morning, the winds and snow were coming down at a pretty good rate. It was a beautiful sight!
So, I turned on the news to catch the latest updates when the mayor of Philadelphia came on to report the city’s progress. What caught my attention were the words he used to describe the cities readiness to respond to the storm. He spoke about how prepared they were to and how they were going to “fight the storm” several times.
I found myself thinking, how often do we fight LIFE?
How often do wage war against people and situations that we feel threatened by?
How often do we resist and struggle against the natural flow of life instead of flowing with it or walking through things?
I’m not talking about giving up or resigning yourself to “that’s the way it is” feeling powerless and victimized by life circumstances. I’m talking about surrendering and accepting “what is” and showing up to do your part in moving through the experience.
Attitude and mindset powerfully affect how you flow with life. Your thoughts, words, expectations, intentions all carry a vibrational energy that is creating every second.
I have repeatedly written and said that every person and experience is in service to your growth and evolution. You can complain, blame yourself and others for your life situations and create your own misery or rise above the situation to receive insights on the greater purpose and opportunity to grow and evolve. Sometimes the gift is simply to be with the experience and roll with it. Other times, there may be a deeper purpose and meaning unfolding or an opportunity for some healing and transformation.
In every moment you can fight or flow with what is.
At 2:30 pm the snow stopped
The snow crews had already plowed the road and parking lot across from my house and the snow blowers had already cleared the walkways. I could barely see my car wheels buried beneath a mound of 17” of snow and I remember taking a slow deep breath in anticipation of digging out. In December, the snow was floppy and soft and I had a feeling this time I would get a pretty good workout.
So, I cleared off my landing and steps, took a deep breath and crossed the road armed with shovels and windshield scraper. After about ten minutes of shoveling, my eighty-eight year old neighbor came out to dig out her car.
I remember thinking how great it would be to have help digging me out. As I looked up, I saw two black men walking with a woman. Now that the storm had passed, several folks were out taking a walk in the crisp air. Within seconds they had crossed the road and were coming up the steps to my parking lot.
One of the men said with a smile, “Would you like some help?” Are you kidding? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW – talk about having a fassssst response to a wishful thinking without any attachment. That’s how powerfull we all are!
So they all helped me and my neighbor dig out and refused to take any money as a thank you. They smiled and said “God Bless You” as they continued on their walk. And we blessed them for their loving kindness. They were angels…..
By the time we were done, the sky had begun to change from grey to blue with a potential for a beautiful sunset.
I am reminded of the Serenity Prayer:
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change
The courage to change the things I can
And the wisdom to know the difference”
Here is part of my daily morning prayers:
I create from a place of unshakeable faith. I am aligned with Divine Will and flow! I surrender to LIFE’s perfection. I am open and receptive to ALL good.
Thank you God for all the amazing abundance I enjoy. Everything & everyone prospers me. All is well in my world.
You never know when or where LIFE will bring you gifts, blessings, and miracles in ANY situation when you are open to receive good.
Are you fighting or flowing with LIFE?
Have you had enough of the war you have been waging against your SELF so you can begin creating your version of Heaven on Earth?
Are you ready to say yes to the Miracles waiting to happen?
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Blessings,
Lorraine
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Lorraine
Chantal Beaupre on 9 Feb 2010 at 8:14 pm: 1
Hi, Lorraine!
Thank you so much for such an inspiring post.
Not only I loved your morning prayers, but I have written them down to make sure I use them… tomorrow morning!
Blessings,
Chantal
lorraine on 10 Feb 2010 at 8:56 am: 2
Hi Chantal!
As I awoke to another storm that will dump about another foot and a half of snow, I will re-read my post again!
Blessings,
Lorraine
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Maria Triano on 12 Feb 2010 at 7:53 pm: 4
love this, Lo…so perfect!
hugs,
maria
lorraine on 12 Feb 2010 at 8:32 pm: 5
It just flowed, ya know?
Hugs to you Maria. You are a beautiful sweet soul.
xoxoxo Lo