So I am sitting here on my bed, wishing I was teaching my pool class, or packing for my Peru trip that has been one year in the planning and I leave on in less than 17 hours. Instead, I am getting to recover from getting sick yesterday so I can actually go to Peru. As I recover, I also get the chance to reflect on some pretty amazing things that have taken place lately by way of "getting out of the way" of myself.
Last weekend we successfully hosted the Spitfire Ultra Trail Challenge at Menan Butte. We celebrated under clear skies and beautiful weather the doubling of participants from last year's event. This was an Amazing sight to see and experience! Several people asked me what made the difference and honestly, I don't know that I can pinpoint what it is. However, this thought comes to mind, I got outta my own way.
In prepping for the event we did a few things differently and reached out to some new people and then chose to step back and let things happen. That didn't mean we stopped taking steps but rather stopped trying to control the steps we had already taken. In doing so, events happened as they naturally would and magic took place. Another thing that came along with that magic was peace. I didn't have to get all tied in knots trying to make things turn out how I wanted them to be...it just happened and even better than I hoped for.
So, how does this apply to you? What things are you wanting to accomplish at the moment and not seeing results as you would like them? This could be in your health, weight, family, business or other personal areas of your life. Where are you standing in your own way and not letting things happen naturally and tying yourself in knots?
Be willing to pause for a moment and notice what voice you are listening too. Your mind, which is wanting to "protect" you and control all aspects of your goal or your inner guide, which is peaceful and assists you in taking the next steps and letting go of what happens next.
Decide what it is you Really want to accomplish. Look at the "Why" and see if it is strong enough to fuel you and see you through to the end. Look at what steps need to be taken to accomplish the task, break it down, start moving and get outta the way. Keep your eye on the goal and know your moving in that direction but also be willing to go with the flow and follow the curves that will come along the way and enjoy the journey. Most things do not come in a linear fashion and the only thing we can really control is our attitude about how we respond to what comes in our path.
Get out of your own way! Celebrate the unexpected and welcome what it can teach you as you move along the path to your desired outcome. For example, this blog post, which I obviously didn't get posted on time and have been wanting to be hard on my self about. However, in getting to do it now, I have received a reminder of the awesome lessons I have been recently learning in some new and powerful ways. How cool is that?! And now..I'll dance.
So, feel free to take action and then step aside and watch the magic happen. Be amazed as you watch pieces fall into place and at the right times. Then..give thanks, celebrate and take your next step.
Until Next Time,
Go Be Great!
Jennifer Saunders
BS, ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Reiki Energy, Intuitive Life Coach
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