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Go With the Flow in 2018
Written By: Mary Abranyi - Cashiers Valley Fusion | Issue: 2018/01 - Winter
It is in these moments that we tend to put a heavy emphasis on creating plans or goals for our personal, professional and financial future. As the year moves on however, it becomes easier and easier to get lost in the shuffle of life and those well-intentioned plans and goals are often hijacked by unexpected circumstances.
It can be anything, big or small, from a health crisis to a natural disaster, a loss of income or an unexpected expense to the carelessness of someone else’s actions, any time and out of the blue. The bottom line is, there is a lot in this world that is out of our control but it’s important to remember that how we choose to react can either give us power or take it away.
Frustration, anger and even sadness are common emotions that often arise when things don’t go quite as planned, so before you know it and without effort, you’ve become lost in the negativity of those unplanned situations. Think of it this way, it’s just as easy to pick your feet up and keep moving with the flow of the river as it is to stay rooted in the muck so why wouldn’t you choose to move forward with ease instead of struggle.
For some, going with the flow will come naturally, yet for others it will be work but that’s okay because the work can bring rewards beyond measure. Developing skills to embrace the chaos of life can impact how you grow in the sacred relationship you have with yourself as well as with others. This growth becomes strong when we ground ourselves in the present moment and create space for mental and emotional flexibility. Energetically, connecting to the now is a critical exercise for a peaceful existence in a world that sometimes feels anything but peaceful,
With this, I challenge you to breathe more consciously, be in the present moment and stay positive, avoid negative self-speak, lean on others for advice or assistance and acknowledge your reactions to the unexpected or unintended. Let go of control, let go of fear and know that you can’t control others. Let go of perfection and learn to manage the stress caused by the unexpected. Allow yourself to become aware and assess the situation and its severity. Is it life altering? How will it affect you and others? Be able to respond to changes peacefully, purposefully and mindfully. Take time to observe with intention.
It’s wonderful to have goals and to plan for the future, but without a sense of where you are in the here and now you may find it difficult to go with the flow.
