The Way

How do we find our way in this world?  What can we do to discover the path that would most suit us?  Why do we choose one thing over another? Is there an inner knowing that is kept secret from us waiting to be discovered? Have we the ability to urge it from within to guide us to our destiny? I don’t know the answers to these questions, in fact, they provoke more questions than answers within me ....

Rumi tells us that we will know the Way, the path, when we set out on it. I believe it is a process of evolution that requires a constant effort, being open and ready for the forks, twists, crossings and dead ends that may show up. I know that there is no set pattern and I believe each step we take is significant in our paths overall discovery. I believe we are gently guided  and  encouraged to peel back the layers of our hidden treasures and talents revealing abilities we never knew we possessed. I know we are under the protection of an Energy too vast to understand or explain, one that satisfies our hearts desires at the very root of their existence, a deep and vibrant love empowering our very lives.   

If showing up is all that is required to get the energy moving then we must ask ourselves if we are ready to recognize that we are "On The Way". I believe our willingness to be vulnerable, curious, enthusiastic draws us in, keeps us engaged and moving. The plan, if we were privy to it, would most likely frighten, panic and overwhelm the best of us, so we’re best served by not knowing its details. We learn to exercise our faith in life’s processes just as they are exhibited all around us in the smallest and greatest of nature. We come to trust in the hope that good will come, step by step.  We realize we are in the process of being revealed to the world while we become acquainted with ourselves, everything working together in perpetual motion of perfect timing, shedding fears and trusting the process... 

My life has unfolded in the most curious of ways. Things I never dreamed I’d see have surprised me and challenges changed me and became a catalyst for discovering levels of determination and power I never knew I possessed. Today I look back and realize that my life has been a slow process and a perfect plan. Within the past few years I’ve made the choice to regret nothing, to embrace “what is” without disappointment ( most of the time ) and to allow myself to feel worthy of the good things that surrounded me. 

Bottled up pain made me desperate for change. It was a prison I kept myself in, feeling afraid that embracing happiness would mean a terrible horror might befall my life and steal my joy once again. I kept this pain secret from most, not understanding that I was making it impossible to overcome. Now small jewels of wisdom on my Way have trickled in and brought me comfort, slowly urging me to learn of them and be nourished by them. Words and teachings from those much wiser and more educated than myself encourage me to trust. As I witness the success of others I continue to say yes, follow the Way and choose to shift my thoughts into new directions.  My Way appears with each breath and each step just as Rumi said it would . In the end  I am responsible to choose my thoughts carefully knowing they echo into the Universe and drive my actions. All we can do is trust and know the Way is forming beneath our feet in this moment, and this moment and this one, and so forth..

Empowering Tip of the Day:  Reflection on the past proves that everything works out for us, even the difficulties and sorrows.  The countless moments of worry and fear have wasted our energy when in the end we’ve found our Way.  So stay in joy... remain in a happy frame of mind and know that your “Way” is unfolding before your eyes...

The decision is ultimately ours to live in Pity or Power... what will it be? We can only be in one. 

Life is a journey, not a destination. 

Feel free to post your questions and comments. I look forward to hearing from you. Remember we are all on this journey growing and learning as we go, so your input will bring enlightenment to many. 

In Power, Peace & Love, 

Mary Ann

Make Today Great..... .