How we grow

Remember bumps in the road are normal and natural.  They are how we learn.  The life journey travels through the beauty and abundance of the universe, but the path is full of bumps.  Do not let  the bumps overwhelm you.  Do not let the bumps obscure your view of the universe, the taste of your morning coffee, the feel of the hot water on your face in the shower, the scent of your perfume,  looking deep into your eyes in the mirror, past any imperfection, hearing the voice of your spirit rejoice in you.  Life doesn't get any better than that.

When a bump happens, detach, look for the lesson.  And, it is your negative feelings that announce approaching bump.  They are the light bulb that goes on.  That twinge, that tightness of self doubt is your best teacher.  Embrace it.  Feel it.   "Note it with a smile."  That is, become aware of it with compassion and return to the breath.  Breathe in deep and slow, into the bottom of your belly all the loving kindness of the universe, hold, savor, caress and release.  Note where in your body you hold the self doubt, in the grip of your neck or shoulders, in the vice around your chest; and breathe in healing calm and soften, loosen, open. Then opening your eyes, give yourself a hug, redirecting your energy from fighting the quicksand of bump to loving and affirming you.  You are important; the bumps, your issues, are not important. There will always be another bump. Look for the lesson.  And, the lesson is not how to fix the bump.  It is about your truth and beauty.  "You are the flower in the field."  The lesson is knowing that; becoming your best friend instead of your most critical judge.  I believe in you.  I know you can do it.