Can you be fully committed to taking action and also… be ready to accept and let go of anything that is not yours to control?
Today’s meditation takes a look at the constant ebb and flow between action and acceptance. It often feels like life is a delicate dance between these two seemingly opposing forces.
“Sit and listen to your inner guidance, and allow your inner wisdom to surface.” – Lisa Michaels
“Let go of your attachment to what you think should have happened. Surrender to what is and trust that you are being guided towards something more profound.” – Ash Alves
“The moment of surrender is not when life is over. It’s when it begins.” – Marianne Williamson
Today’s meditation is based on the serenity prayer, and to me the most profound part of the serenity prayer is the last sentence – asking for “the wisdom to know the difference.”
I often think that this is exactly what navigating life comes down to… understanding what to let go of, and what to take action on. And the truth is, this is not always easy to know – but here’s what is guaranteed to make this knowing impossible, a mind running crazy trying to find solutions, but really not doing much more than muddying the water – making clarity impossible.
So how do we find “the wisdom to know the difference?” How do we discern when to act with purpose, and when to surrender with grace?
Lisa Michaels says, “..your inner guidance… your inner wisdom…”
Ash Alves says, “… trust that you are being guided…”
And Marianne Williamson says, “… surrender…”
You have this guidance within you, we all do! Call it God, source, the universe, wisdom, it flows through you as it flows through each of us, and your soul is how you connect to what is bigger than you. Walk in the opposite direction of your busy thoughts. Go within. Drop-in to your deeper essence and listen.
Follow your breath, embrace a regular practice of silence, and you will learn to listen to your soul.
Here are a few thoughts to help align with the wisdom of your soul:
- The silence beneath the noise. Step away from the constant mental chatter. Meditation is a powerful tool, but even a few moments of quiet reflection can make a world of difference.
- Go within. Connect with your deeper essence. Ask yourself questions, listen for the intuitive nudges, the quiet knowing that arises from within.
- Follow your breath. The rhythm of your breath is a natural anchor, quieting the mind and opening a space for inner guidance to emerge.
Imagine living a life where every move you make is an extension of your deepest being, a reflection of your soul’s desires. Just imagine how you will create, and what you will create, when every action you take is the expression of your soul.
Start with silence. Always.
Where there is nothing… there can only be God.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: The Serenity Prayer.