Abundance - Forgiveness - Gratitude -
Guidance -

Interesting... I have just had some of my life pass before my mind. And, I realize how much of a 'control freak' attitude I have lost. And, I think I am a pretty smart cookie in the scheme of things. I do trust myself. And in general, I have made good choices. But, I certainly have not included Spirit enough. On occasion, in desperate need, I have really sought Guidance. Then, it takes a while to hear it through the mind-chatter. But, I know how to write an affirmation and through its use I find that all of a sudden I am hearing again. But, the delay seems like wasted time to me.

We can still have 'control' and not be a 'freak' about it. A 'control freak' needs to control everything... and that includes others and what they should or should not do. Being in 'control' is being only concerned with what you should or should not do. Being in 'control' is being able to say "no" to someone else so you can say "yes" to yourself. "We're coming over tonight." And, you thought you finally had some time for yourself for the first day in two weeks. Do you have what it takes to say, "No! I have an appointment." And, you do with yourself. Or, you are asked to lie for your boss. Do you have what it takes to say that you cannot compromise your self in that manner. Are you in control... or, are others controlling you? Because this is the only area that you really have control of in life. Control of others is basically only temporary. And, control over self is a moment by moment reality. One moment you are at work... one moment you are at lunch with some friends... one moment you are in the home with family... one moment you are with your lover... and sometimes you are with yourself. And, the times with everyone else should be as if you were with yourself... because you are.

Please hear me now... your decisions in your 'control' of self must be the same for when you are alone... and for when with others. This is the only route to happiness on a constant basis. Become a sheep... and you will be led to slaughter in regards to happiness.

Where does one get their guidance?... Parents... teachers... ministers... friends... co-workers... books... movies... and, everyone one of these avenues still leaves it open for mistakes. But, how much of your guidance is from Spirit?... which always does know and is out for your highest good. Opinions... or... Truth?!?!... How much time a day do you take to communicate with Spirit for Guidance? Think about it... Is it as much as 70%?... or is it as little as 30%?... or even less? You can certainly increase that amount by using the 'yes/no' Meditation Technique.

A long time ago I learned that it takes a lot less time to do something right the first time, then to do something wrong and have to spend more time redoing it.

Meditation opens us up to receiving guidance. Some may say prayer and that is what meditation, affirmations, the 'yes/no',... in fact, every moment we are thinking, we are in prayer. But, communication needs two people... a listener and a speaker. Guess when we are not allowing Spirit to guide us we are being speakers. Interesting... never quite thought of it that way.

Everything leads my mind back to the 'yes/no'... a very active and easy way to be receiving Guidance. It may not be the only tool to achieve this, but it is a tool that I am aware of... that I have proven to myself... that I know has definitely made my meditations better... and, am living a life without doubts now. Without doubts, I can be happier... more FUN... more joyful. I am allowing myself to be guided. I realize that it is the better way.