Comfort Zone

Today I allow my fingers to flow over the keyboard and write this blog with no inspiration whatsoever. I have no real point of view to share and I have no idea where this writing may go. I do know that my need to write feels like its become an obligation to my readers and so I am  pressured to get something on paper. I feel responsible for the well being of others while I know for sure that the only one I can actually care for  is myself. I know that focus on my own happiness will help me set an example to those who I cross paths with much more powerfully than any words of encouragement I may share through my writing.  My heart strongly tells me that all things work for good and that when discomfort shows up greater reality is looming in the near distance. I know that when I push myself hard I feel like I am swimming upstream which is counterproductive to the force of Energy that flows in the Universe and through me.  I think this is a good time for me to allow upliftment and reassurance,  and I am willing to trust that the Universe is sending me, in perfect timing, that which will help all this make sense. 

I also feel a disconnect in my confidence to write about topics that matter to my readers in a way that doesn’t sound redundant. I feel compelled to bring a bright and fresh look at the stuff of life in a way that will help anyone who is open to it.  I know my intention to make a profound difference in the world is strong and while at one time I thought it would be through the teaching of Yoga and sharing how it has changed my life, I’m now not entirely sure. That is why I began to write a blog, but even in this a feeling of inadaquecy exists.  I am in a word "stuck" and I’m simply writing this as an exercise to share with my readers how I may move out of the hole I find myself in. I am sure that I will discover a new level of myself in these weeks of emptiness. 

In spite of myself and my “stuckness” I am happy and content. I feel the time is not right for me to put inspiring words on paper and I wonder if my writing is about to evolve to a new level and may go to a place I have not set out for or intended. I feel as if I am being called to shift, which is so uncomfortable because I have no idea to where I go . I thought at first, I would just slow down and write less but I feel incomplete there as well. I am on a journey of the unknown, trusting the Powers that Be to guide and inspire me, direct my thoughts and words, actions and ideas with ease and grace. Here is where I set my trust and wait for inspiration,  knowing that I have great work ahead of me.  

So I suppose that this is the lesson of the week. I am stuck as I am sure each of you have been at some point in time. There is no reason I can pinpoint, nothing has happened in my life that changed me dramatically, nor is there anything I can articulate with clarity as to why I feel this way. But it is with a surety and knowing that I write of my excitement for what is developing within me now. I am taking a leap of faith proclaiming that I am open to the shift that is about to find me and set forth a broader version of my personal experience, path and career. I am truly excited to see where I am headed and what is hiding around the bend. Some seeds I’ve sown throughout my life are ready to push through and break forth into my wonderful tomorrow. I am using this as a time to relearn about me and create an openness that I have not had before. I love knowing that I am supported by the unseen powers that create and call worlds into existence and that it is my turn to blossom further, surprising myself by what lies ahead, what I will do, be and accomplish. 

I choose to feel joy filled in these days of uncertainty. I choose to feel happy and content in spite of what I feel is impossible to accomplish right now. I choose to embrace what I do each day, no matter how insignificant it is, with a grateful heart and know that each moment matters even if I am unsure of my future career and path. I choose to look at the blessings of the moment and enjoy this time, holding it in the highest esteem as my new teacher and friend. It is my choice to embrace my life as it is, rather than scorn and complain. When I stand strongly in my power to accept where I am with love and appreciation, letting go of judgement, I feel a certainty that I can and will do great things and that my life will continue to be a journey of joy, well being, abundance and prosperity.  I feel rich beyond words to have this grey area of my life as it opposes everything I would choose. This for sure tells me I am on the precipice of some great shift and am forever grateful for it, discomfort and all... 

Empowering Tip of the Day:  Be with what is with gratitude and open to the greatness the future holds.  Take a moment to look back through the years and count the blessings that came forth into your reality regardless of the uncertainty once felt. Notice that what you have focused on has grown, good and bad alike and use this as a spring board for making tomorrow more powerful and amazing than you've ever imagined.

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, find me on FB as Mas Yoga or Mary Ann Davie Smeraldi or email me at MasYoga108@ gmail.com .  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

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