Yes, I said SHIFTING into allowing mode! It’s funny, back in L.A. we tend to get moving so fast and go-go-go all the time, that when I come back to my hometown Vero Beach, FL, it’s like I literally have to start the down shift process from ACTIONÂ into ALLOWING.
I arrived here on Sunday, July 3rd, and the down shifting began. Now it’s Friday, and I am finally feeling myself move slower both inside and outside. For me, it helps to actually visualize a light switch. The bottom says Action and the top says Allowing. I flip the switch upward in my mind, and then ALLOW my body and mind to begin to shift gears, down and down and down, until I am kicked back and relaxed:-)
How are you spending your summer thus far? Are you stuck in action mode, or are you ALLOWING all your hard work to work for you?
I have decided that I have worked so hard, right up to the last-minute before I left Los Angeles, that this trip, for me, was going to be about practicing trust, and allowing all the work I have put in thus far, to reveal its results to me. I am only doing that which feels good to me, and trusting that results are already in process.
Australia is getting closer and closer, and even though I am anxiously and eagerly awaiting my move to another country, I have also committed myself to staying present and in this moment right now. When we remain present, we get to enjoy all the gifts that are right in front of us. My grandmother is turning 90 next week, and getting this time with her is priceless. For her birthday, we are having a huge family reunion right here in Vero Beach!
Last night my father played the guitar and my step-mom and I sang to it. These are the gifts that are here for me, as a result of working hard and being of service to others. I am feeling really calm and grateful today. How bout you?
I would love to hear from you! Big hug!
Erin
Hi Erin-ur blogs resonate with me like no other. I too made a leap from FL (but to NYC). It’s a VERY action-type of city. It takes a lot of mental and physical capacity to flourish in this type of city so I COMPLETELY understand this blog. However, your blog featured here: http://tinybuddha.com/blog/the-power-of-change-how-leaving-home-can-bring-you-home/ is what really spoke to me. Continue dreaming, living, running, listening to your intuition and writing… u never know who’s reading and who may need to know they aren’t alone in their thoughts/feelings. Thank you for being courageous enough to tell your story. Namaste.
And thank you so much Michelle for connecting with me here. Your words have touched my heart, and given me a big ole smile on my face 🙂 You keep perservearing as well. Happy to travel this path with you. Big hug!