Monday, March 16, 2009

Stuck In the Middle


I have been thinking recently that most of us are stuck in the middle of various scenarios.

Exhibit A: The economy - people are afraid to stay in their current job but they are afraid to change jobs even if they know they should.

Exhibit B: The government bailout of AIG; people are angry that the government gave them money and they are using for bonuses and that American's will have to foot the bill so to speak. Had the government NOT bailed them out the consequences could have been much worse!

Exhibit C: Individuals on their weight loss journey; stuck between two sizes. One size is clearly TOO big while the other size is NOT quite big enough.

Stuck in the middle; it can be a tough place. OR it can be a time for breaking out of old ideas. Ideas that have held us back from what we really want; Freedom. We all want freedom from fear which is a false idea because its your ego trying to get you to believe that YOU call the shots. Hey - wake up - your higher power calls the shots (no matter how much you want to control everything) once we get clear and tuned into it then life really does even out.

During times of uncertainty I like to call on advisers or coaches. Some of my personal favorites are Marianne Willamson, Gary Zukav and Eckart Tolle. You may find peace reading their words as well.

I challenge all of you today to let go of fear; know that all the reasons we feel stuck are just a minor blip on the radar screen and will pass. It's time to move on and to move into the next phase of your life; be it a new job, new home or new career. You can do it and so can I.

Enjoy the rest of your week I know today calls for Blue Skies!