During a radio interview once, I was asked how does one know
when they are following the dream that isn’t meant to be? My reply was that if it is just too hard, if
every obstacle imaginable is showing up at every turn then you need to take a
good look at where it is you are trying to go.
I’m paraphrasing, but this is essentially what came out of my
mouth. I was allowing Divine guidance to
speak through me that day. But, what did
it mean? Was it the truth?
Sometimes the Universe has a different idea about the best
way to realize your dream, and it doesn’t always look the way you think it
should look. The last few years have
been difficult, financially, and keeping the doors open to the Higher Self
Bookstore had become “hard.” The more I
pushed and worked and planned and schemed and put my focus on what the store
wasn’t, the harder and harder it all seemed to get. This made me think of the radio interview.
So, was this dream over?
Was there something else I was supposed to be doing? Was it true that if
it is just too hard it must be the wrong dream for me? How do I know for sure?
It was apparent that I was not going to “figure this out”
from the place of focusing on what wasn’t, what was lacking, and fear. I went back to the basics and got clear on
what it is I want, who I want to be, and how I want to feel.
I surrendered. No, I
didn’t quit, throw my hands in the air and say whatever happens - happens. I surrendered to the Universe. Then I allowed myself to be guided. Instead of jumping on Facebook first thing in
the morning under the guise of being productive, I started a gratitude journal
and followed that with prayer and meditation.
I took care of myself with self-hypnosis and yoga. Then, and only then, did I go to the store.
I open the doors to abundance as I enter, I express
appreciation for another day to serve, and hold gratitude in my heart for all
who enter. Do I get it “right” everyday?
No, but the more I practice and hold my focus the more I experience pleasure,
harmony, and peace.
There are lots of changes happening at the Higher Self
Bookstore, and it feels wonderful. Have
you been in lately? Have you felt
it? How can it feel so good and not be
the right dream?
Sometimes when we pick a path, then forget what the real
result we are looking for is, we may take a little detour down a rocky
road. When we remember the highest
purpose, we are Divinely guided back to the path of least resistance.
The doors are open!
The highest purpose of the Higher Self Bookstore is to support your
personal growth and spiritual needs.
That is my purpose as well. And
don’t it feel good!
