i saw the signs.
even though i'm a coach/counselor, i've never been one to do traditional meditation.
but i set out one morning this week to take a meditative walk.
to see what nature could offer me. to silence the chatter in my head. to enable an opening for the answers to some big questions. to mindfully find the direction i need right now.
i was craving a sensory experience that would help me gain clarity. strength. focus. i felt the hard concrete under my feet. i felt the rhythmic cadence of my legs moving to my own beat. i felt the glorious sunshine on my face. i felt the easing tension of my body.
i heard the gentle flow of the river. i heard the exuberance and excitement in the barks of many dogs. i heard the bustling sounds of the freeway. i heard the shrieking children on a playground.
i saw the beautiful pink blossoms after winter's starkness. i saw the . . . WAIT A MINUTE! why DO kids on a playground shriek so?!
and really . . . WHO "misplaces" their slipper on a public road?!
this was quickly turning into the wrong type of focus. i realized that, unless i concentrated once again, completely, on that rhythmic cadence i mentioned earlier, i began feeling a bit scattered.
i set out to take a meditative walk. but i wasn't feeling peaceful or relaxed. it didn't seem meant to be. at least not on that particular day, in those particular places. but, as often happens, a new lesson emerged instead.
i saw the signs.
the brightly colored signs. the literal signs that turned into metaphorical signs. attempting to impart their wisdom, to guide me.
such as . . .
when you come to a division in the road, stop and carefully consider your choices. choose the one that lights you up inside.
the world's problems will load themselves up on you if you let them. allow time and space to unload your burdens when necessary.
do not enter those areas that suck the life out of your soul. promise yourself that you will only venture where your heart is truly taking you.
when it feels as if there is only one way to go, only one direction available to you . . . stop and reevaluate all of your options. your hands are never tied.
sometimes it's tough-going and requires a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. but don't give up, keep pushing. you will be so proud of the results.
take care of yourself on this journey. know when to throw caution to the wind. and when not to burn your bridges.
but remember . . . you can always rebuild. look around you. what lessons are begging you to notice them . . . today? ******* are you ready to embark on the essence7 journey? (click below for my free guide.) [maxbutton id="1"]
