So, what does this actually mean? If you are seeking an alternative way of living a more fulfilled life, one without depression, sadness, bad relationships, negativity, etc then you must be open to new possibilities and that means being open to the idea that life itself is always trying to guide you.
Can you sit quietly for 5 or 10 minutes and sense what it is that requires your attention? Try to connect with sensations and energy within you, not thoughts, as thoughts can be misleading. We are not our thoughts, we are the observer of our thoughts, we are greater than our thoughts. So, I ask you again, can you be open to new possibilities? Together with honesty and willingness you can embrace life fully.
There have been several occasions in my life when I have felt a deep sense of ‘Knowing’ about particular situations. One example of this was when I found myself at my first spiritual retreat, I had arrived at this place, through unconventional channels, not quite sure how it came to be, I didn’t know anybody attending the retreat and I wasn’t quite sure why I was there.
But the one thing I did know without a shadow of a doubt, was that I was meant to be there, that it was a gift (from the universe) and that I didn’t need to worry about anything or be afraid. It was just a profound feeling, the moment I arrived at the retreat, I knew it, I felt it and most importantly, I embraced it…because I was open, without judgement or fear, I allowed the week to unfold and I welcomed it with open arms, even though most of the time I wasn’t quite sure what was going on, it was part of the journey, to trust this inner feeling that I had, which wasn’t even a conscious decision. It was one of the most profound experiences I had had up until that point because I was open and did not attach labels, justifications, beliefs etc. etc. about what I was doing there.
So, if you can imagine when you are open, it doesn’t mean you are vulnerable, it means that you can allow whatever wants to be heard or seen, to present itself without fear of being judged or shut down. Sometimes there are things that must be faced, welcomed with open, loving arms, things that are not particularly pleasant but with acceptance, can surface and then dissolve. Only then can life be fully embraced.
Openness
By being OPEN to new possibilities and a different way of looking at life so it can be more fully embraced. Find Out More
Willingness
Being WILLING to engage and participate in all that is arising in the moment, you can observe and experience an alternative perspective to the meaning of life. Find Out More