What MY river looks like

Trust the River

Let us imagine that life is a river. Most people are clinging to the bank, afraid to let go and risk being carried along by the current of the river. At a certain point, each of us must be willing to simply let go, and trust the river to carry us along safely. At this point, we learn to "go with the flow"- and it feels wonderful.

Once we have become accustomed to being in the flow of the river, we can begin to look ahead and guide our course onward, deciding where the course looks best, steering the way around boulders and snags, and choosing which of the many channels and branches of the river we prefer to follow, all the while still "going with the flow."

On the Right Path

For when I panic!

The universe is unfolding perfectly.

I don't have to hang on.

I can relax and let go.

I can go with the flow.

I trust my own process.

I always have everything I need.

I have all the love I need within my own heart.

I am a lovable and loving person.

I am whole in myself.

Divine love is guiding me and I am always taken care of.

The universe always provides.

My Reminder to "Take Things Slow!"

Throwing out the Trash!

I just had a really cool experience! All of the knowledge and wisdom I've gained over the last few years came into play and hit me like a brick wall! First of all, I realized that people can trigger me to take a step back and fall into that pitiful and negative way of thinking. Part of my past was presented to me unexpectedly today. I started to feel controlled and disrespected. The lack of concern for me or my feelings was evident. I immediately started to feel very angry and vulnerable. I allowed my self to cry for a few minutes and then decided to go pound the pavement as a way to release the bad energy. As I headed out for my run (which I was looking forward to all day because of the fall like weather), I immediately started analyzing the situation and feeling like a victim. Asking myself the "why's?" Trying to justify things. Feeling guilt. Placing blame, etc. Then all of a sudden, from out of no where, a voice told me to "let go" and not allow it to ruin my run. It was as if at that moment, a curtain opened up or I woke up from a foggy dream! And there before me was the beautiful, loving world. Just waiting for me to take notice. The sky was so blue. The air fresh and crisp. The sun was casting a magical pink glow on the horizon. The alive green leaves were swaying in the breeze as if they were saying "hello"! I realized that in the moment before I was so totally caught up in my negative thinking. It was almost as if I were in a dreamlike state. (Only in that particular instance, it felt like a nightmare.)

My higher voice began to console me by saying "relax, Melissa". I reassured myself that I was quite capable of handling the situation and that the past had no effect on me anymore. I thanked God for my blessings and for giving me the wisdom to see the situation from a new and positive perspective. I felt so proud of myself for stopping that "little monster" before it consumed my thoughts for the rest of the evening.

I have come so far over the last year. And I believe I will evolve or transcend even higher in the months to come!

Following my Destiny

Well of course I chose the shiny, new sailboat. And what an adventurous journey it has been!