One of my teachers repeated, “Love my uncertainty.”
Uncertainty has always been very difficult for me to embrace. I like to know what’s going to happen next and I try to plan ahead as much as possible. But when I plan too much I don’t leave space open for Divine play. The embracing the unknown can feel scary, but sometimes this is the path we have to choose and follow.
In reality every day we awake not knowing what will happen to us. In modern culture, many things move along in a predictable, even manner. But when the unexpected happens we’re often unable and unwilling to look at the opportunities it brings.
So many people said they changed their lives and moved to different, better places following the 9/11 terrorists attacks. Many moved away from Tokyo following Tsunami.
So far many of these people have felt that their moves were for the better and were really part of the Divine Invisible Hand moving them.
The moves made them slow down, some moved closer to family and others appreciate the moment more.
If you are in a situation of uncertainty -
looking for a job,
worried about a situation,
waiting for a mate,
always hoping for something that has not yet come,
- open up and look around.
Say a prayer of gratitude for what is and accept the future with all the twists and turns it may bring. Take a deep breath and smile.
Yes, smile.
Right now everything is okay.
