Not many of us readily embrace change. I was one of those. My motto was, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” The problem was that I didn’t always listen when something was broken.
Life conditions us in various ways. My parents were from the depression era. They had to put up with a lot of hardship and unpleasantness. Therefore I grew up with a high tolerance for difficulties. This meant I was often the frog clinging to the frying pan even though my feet were fried. I stayed in two different marriages too reluctant, stubborn, or scared to leave. I did this even though I had daily killer headaches from the effort of trying to make things work.
I even stayed in a job for six years where I had a dragon lady boss. It was not unusual to get a public dressing down. Just going to work gave me anxiety. The situation got worse and worse until my body caved in and I went out on a disability.
I put up with it all until a psychic told me that all I’d ever been, and would ever would be, was a martyr and a drudge unless I made some changes, and quickly.
I now know that the universe was trying to tell me that I was off my path. I needed to re-orient my direction, and the sooner the better! The more I resisted, the more the universe turned up the heat! I had things to do in this lifetime. Yet I had veered from my life’s purpose. The universe was determined that I get back on track, and made my life miserable until I listened.
The amazing part of the saga is that when I listened, and made the decision to find and follow my path, my story changed. I found friends, community, meaning, joy, and fulfillment. Were things perfect? Did I luxuriate in abundance? NO! But I had the energy, creativity, and support to meet every challenge I faced. And, for once, I was happy. I’m so glad I finally listened!
Do you have a passion but ignore it because you don’t have the time, money, motivation, etc.? Have you always wanted to do something but were too afraid, or made a zillion excuses, or thought you were incapable of pulling it off? Do you feel deep down inside that you are here for a purpose, but can’t figure out what it is, or worse, won’t let yourself acknowledge it? Or maybe you have an inkling of what your life purpose is, but for a multitude of reasons you just won’t go there?
If this is you, and you’re living an unhappy, directionless, and unfulfilling life that seems to be getting worse instead of better, then you may not be listening to the universe. We incarnate with things to do and lessons to learn. The universe doesn’t like freeloaders. One way or another, there is a cost. And the cost of resistance can be extremely painful. My advice is to pay attention and take action. When you pay attention to the universe, it will support you because it wants you to live your life’s purpose.
If you feel directionless, or feel you are supposed to do something purposeful in this lifetime yet are feeling stuck, then contact me to find out how you can live a more rewarding, meaningful, and happy life. Call Joy at 415-819-8769, or email joy@joyreichard.com