Life has been a zoo (as usual, ha) but I wanted to get on here and write another blog for you guys and to give you an update! *cheer*
I've been writing another miniature book, also known as a "business plan", regarding opening a storefront...oy! This is when I wish I was more psychic and able to predict exact numbers, timelines, revenues, etc. But, alas, I cannot. I just have to trust that I will do my best, give it a shot, and whatever is meant to be will be. I hopefully won't miss out on getting this building, but worst case scenario I'll find another one to pursue one day. I will take the risk.
This post will probably stem from my previous one, about how we let fear control us...but with a bit of a different flavor or twist. We're going to talk about our ego and risks...
Life is about taking chances, risks, putting yourself out there, winning and losing, and continuing regardless of the outcomes.
If we had the ability to know what each year, month, or day would hold for us, we probably wouldn't get out of bed (at least I probably wouldn't have for the last 3-4 years, but things are slowly turning around and I pushed myself). I firmly believe that is why we aren't "allowed" to know too much regarding the spirit realm, divine timing, the future, and so on...because that element of surprise, those risks we take, are what help us learn karmic-wise. If we knew the exact divine plan for our lives we would live differently; we might avoid those lessons, or try to take the easy way out. Instead we are blind and go about our days based on faith, past experiences, and perhaps intuition for some.
So many of us just go on with our lives sticking with the status quo because, "Hey! At least everything is going smoothly...why mess that up by taking a risk or a chance on something?" or "I've done this before. This is what works, even if I am not 100% happy with it, but it works...therefore I'll stick with it." But the problem is these people aren't being true to themselves. They aren't honoring their spiritual side, higher self, or "soul path" if they're sticking with something that doesn't align with their real desires and soul.
Why don't we take more chances? What are the intrapersonal narratives that go through your mind and prevent you from trying? "Because it's silly", "It wouldn't work", "It's too hard", "I'm too afraid", "I don't know what would happen", "Things are fine the way they are now". Lame! Shake yourself for a minute and realize that is your ego speaking...this human, weak, and delusional creature that lives in our minds and holds us back from experiencing some of the coolest things possible. I'm not talking about the "ego" you think of when someone is arrogant, confident, and so on. Ego, in spiritual terms, is very different although it can include some of those latter facets.
Say for example you're beginning to work on your psychic development. You begin to see images, hear words, or get feelings...then the ego pops in to say, "Hey, that's just your imagination. This isn't real. Don't trust yourself. Instead, doubt yourself and shut down completely." That is ego. Ego can be helpful sometimes in keeping us realistic and grounded, but more often than not I see it as a big old pain in the butt...much the The Oatmeal's "Blerch".
The Oatmeal is pretty funny if you haven't checked it out yet, click on that image or link above.
Ego is a little bastard in fact. Ego can cause people to betray one another, doubt ourselves, and be too "human" on our spiritual path...when really we're trying to evolve ourselves...to "ascend" spiritually. Ascending, learning, or "developing our souls" is actually the goal both here on Earth and on the "other side"...it may even be the meaning of life. (Yes...in a blog that no one reads, we may have just uncovered the meaning of life!! :) We are spiritual beings in a human shell; there is parascience that backs this up for those skeptics. So really, we should be trying to be more spiritual during our time here on earth. To be more understanding, patient, loving, respectful, appreciative, helpful...what the divine is. But if we don't challenge ourselves, we don't take risks, we don't act on faith...we can't evolve faster. We can't learn as much as if we did push ourselves and try.
So what can you do to evolve more quickly and learn? Take more chances. Meet new people. Try different things. Challenge yourself. Help others. Do something unexpected. Just simply get out there and....start. Try. Do. Learn.
That may sound scary to some but remember there is a "Big Guns" upstairs watching over you, there are people around you that can help (if you simply put aside your ego and ask), and have faith. We are our own worst enemies and hold ourselves back all too often. And remember...you always have choices and options. You are never "blocked in" or "stuck"...you can choose to do something about it. There are other ways of getting around or out of something. You will never regret trying something and succeeding or failing, than wondering about it for the rest of your life. I guarantee it! (I just was reminded of the Men's Warehouse commercial..."You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it!") So what are you waiting for? Go forth my beloved readers! Take a chance and do something you love :)
Light & Love to you all!
~Samantha~
Excellent advice as always
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