The Good Opinion of Others

We are led to believe that we need to be and do what is expected from us. Expectations from others tend to dictate the path we follow.

Imagine you are born, with no expectations, no perception of what is to come. Which, by the way, is exactly how we are all born. Our creator is the only one who is privy to this miracle in life. Each time we enter this world, a path is set before us. We are sent here to live it all, sometimes… pressing the replay button over and over again, until we get it right. After all, we are only a human vessel filled with a spiritual energy. Again, no control of this shift or so we think. Our birth and our death is predetermined, however our life-line is subject to change, given the way in which we live it.

We are so conditioned by the influences of our environment, that we forget the true nature of why we are here on this earth. It is not to live the life that others expect of us but it is to Live Life.  Think for a second….about the three-year old child, who is about to open a birthday present.  Does that child instinctively know how to unwrap the paper and the ribbon? Do they know that they must wait to read the card first and thank the person who gifted it? These are such simple things and yet if there were no adult to tell them what to do, the situation would be so much different.  Some of us, not all but a large percentage, are constantly waiting for instruction. Because what should be so natural has become dependent on the environment or the approval of others. Take a few minutes and think about this theory.

Imagine we are born perfect. We did not come into this world with an instruction manual but we arrive just the same. We are born with instinct, as were those who are gifted with our early years of care. Truly something to be said for innocence and pure trust.  Part of what makes up this perfect package in you, is to have the Instinct to do what is right, the innocence to follow your heart and to trust that as long as you believe in all three you will succeed, every time.

• This is my message for today.  My life is currently on the peak of change.  I call it a “Storm Brewing”.  Which is not to be perceived as a bad thing. While devastation can be created from some storms, peace, beauty and rebirth can also be the result. Each storm is different but it is your perception and your response that creates the direction you take from it.  Someone once said, “you can’t have the rainbow without the storm”.  Trust in your instinct and always lead with your heart. If you’re not sure which path to take don’t rely on others to tell you, just know that you were born equipped with the answers. Take fear and dependency out of the equation and just UNWRAP the GIFT, life is your gift, Live it!