In this part of my dream, I was in a room filled with well-worn, cushioned, reclining chairs. I thought there was an available seat near a window that overlooked trees, but it was taken. In fact, every seat I could see was taken except for a too-small-for-me wooden chair at my side. I thought there might be a chair available on the other side of the smallish room. But if I left the wooden chair, someone else might take it, and I could be left with nothing. Then I woke up.
It’s a risk to let go of what’s available, even if it’s uncomfortable, too small or isn’t a fit.
In my dream, there wasn’t a reason why I had to stay in that room, even if there wasn’t a place to sit on the other side.
I awoke knowing to let go of people, attitudes and situations that no longer fit the person I’ve become.
We often settle for things that don’t work when we feel that the familiar is safe and secure – or at least known. This may lead us to believe the unknown is risky.
However, nothing stays the same forever. Economies go up and down. People and work change.
It reminds me of a woman who didn’t want to move because she enjoyed the companionship of a friend who lived nearby. Soon after, that friend sold her house and moved out of town.
What are you afraid of leaving?
Some are afraid of leaving a job that’s on a downward spiral. Others cling to non-supportive relationships. Some hold onto old business models. Is something really better than nothing?
And who says that replacing something will leave you with nothing?
While writing, I saw a client’s email that I saved three years ago:
I recently met a wonderful woman who was reduced to tears by “friends” she admired but had rejected her. My advice? Don’t waste your time. Look for WONDERFUL people who make you feel good. And focus on your wonderful self who is “crying” to be seen and nurtured.
Change is always for good. Something positive always emerges, regardless of appearances. But, you don’t have to wait for a catastrophe to make a change.
What have you outgrown?
Are you discouraged, stuck or frustrated about something that hasn’t been working? Are you holding on to a belief about it? This may be the reason your life or business isn’t what you’d like it to be.
Perhaps you only need a change in attitude or perspective. Another viewpoint may reveal the solution.
By the way, don’t think you’ve got to see the big picture, figure everything out and know all the steps to take before taking action. You can begin where you are and with what you know right now.
Just start. Then by taking a step at a time, subsequent steps will reveal themselves.
TIP: You’re always given your next step – listen within for what it is. You can prevent overwhelm by redirecting your focus on the present and doing one thing at a time.
You can make change easy on yourself by using these five steps:
- Be willing to consider a change. Willingness opens you to possibilities even if you’re not ready to commit to a change.
- Take consistent action in your new direction. If you were to make a change, what action would you take? Do it. Then tune in to the next step, and do that.
- Get support from a friend or coach. Discussing possibilities, being heard and receiving validation can be powerful steps to clarity, action and change.
- Choose that the change and lessons learned be gentle. If you believe change is hard, it is. There are people who remain positive even in the face of disaster. Set an intention to make changes with ease and grace.
- Breathe your way through it. Breathing deeply in a relaxed way puts you in divine flow instead of the flow of fear.
Give yourself a gift of a new beginning. You have the power within to create changes without drama, with ease and grace.
Reprinted from Soulgoal Archives March 15, 2011
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