As we prepare to begin Aligning With Destiny tonight, I've had a series of profound conversations about the future - or how the present is - or isn't - in service to it. More and more, you may find yourself feeling curious (or hesitant) about your future, and how it is in the process of changing based on the growth (a.k.a. challenges) you are experiencing.
Unfortunately, your curiosity can sometimes be masked by frustration – or fear – and feel more like deep longing (for what you believe you don’t have), as opposed to exciting and motivating.
Let me share an example. I was just talking to a client who was commenting about feeling lonely.
My response was “You are ready to find your people, right?”
She took in a deep breath and said, “Yes! That’s what it is!”
I shared with her that there are times when our longing (in her case, to find “her people)” is not really about the sense of lack we are experiencing. Rather, it is a pre-cognitive awareness that something is on the precipice of coming into our lives.
In simple English what this means is that you are sensing a change before it happens. There is a part if you that knows that change is coming – that it is inevitable – and quite timely from a Divine perspective.
It’s as if you are interpreting an intelligence that already knows where life is heading and what is in store for you – if you can get on the same page and align with this new reality in thought, faith and in behavior.
And, (this is really important), you need to experience yourself as worthy of receiving the realization of a desired destiny into your life.
Destiny is interesting in this respect because it is influenced by free will and worthiness in ways we can’t imagine. See, each choice you make influences your future and the destined path that our choices place us upon.
A right turn leads you on one destined path. A left turn takes you into another. Ultimately, you'll be given all the opportunities in the world to grow in the ways you WANTED to and serve the purpose you werwe born to. Maybe the right turn is smoother and learning occurs more gently, while the left is longer and has more bumps to navigate.
Essentially, a decision you make today unfolds into a whole set of experiences that you would not have had if you had made a different choice.
The dance between destiny and free will is an interesting one – and sometimes it can get a little confusing. One can override the other, depending on how – and what we are aligned with in many areas of our lives (belief, faith, our stories, level of self-trust, thoughts, behaviors, worthiness, relationships, etc.).
YOU GOTTA CASH YOUR WINNING TICKET!
Like, say I buy a lottery ticket and it turns out to be the winning number. In that moment, my destiny is to be a millionaire. But, my thoughts are saying, “Oh, Ani, you’ll never win the lottery, so why bother checking the number?” So, the winning ticket gets tossed and I never find out I won, therefore, never collect this destined gift.
Life is like this. You have a ton of winning lottery tickets (metaphysically speaking) that when cashed in would completely change your life. They come in the form of inspired ideas, your passions, talents, and synchronicities (“chance” meetings, and Divinely directed connections to opportunities and people).
But. . .you gotta cash in the ticket. You have to make a decision. You have to demonstrate willingness to do your part and Align with Your Destiny. And, you have to see yourself (at all levels) as being worthy of receiving the gifts that will come when you cashing in your winning ticket.
Maybe you can do this on your own. Maybe you are so tuned in and so committed to living your best life that you don’t need any help. Maybe you are excellent at receiving and have absolutely no issues with self esteem or worthiness. Maybe your history has proven to you that once you make a decision from your guidance and soul longing, you do your part to follow through and fully partner with destiny and free will, soul and personality.
This was not the case with me. When I began to align with my destiny as a spiritual teacher and coach, I needed a lot of help. I needed special training and education as a healer, coach and minister. I needed the help of teachers, coaches, and a clear direction to follow. I needed encouragement and accountability until I could provide it for myself.
Most importantly, I needed to align in the totality of my being with a greater calling of my soul. This required healing my body (which I did) and healing the parts of me that didn’t feel capable, or worthy, or ready for the vision that was before me. I let go of a lot of stories and wrote some new ones. I forgave. I opened to love.
The longing I experienced (and still do at times) can feel really painful and scary. I imagine you can relate.
It’s part of the evolutionary process and this mysterious dance between Destiny and Free Will.
Imagine THIS! A Conversation With Your Soul!
Imagine being able to directly ask your soul these questions. Imagine being able to bypass your personality and all of the wacky beliefs and reference points it has collected through the years.
Get centered through some deep breaths and ask your soul:
- "How am I to serve?"
- “What wants to be created through me?”
- "How are my passions and talents asking to be expressed?”
- "How am I getting in the way of your destined experience? (talking to soul)"
- “What am I being asked to transcend and use towards my growth?”
- "How do I best reach the people who both love and value who I am and what I offer?"
- "Is there anything I need to let go of, forgive, and release in order to better serve my greater purpose for existence?"
- "What is asking to emerge as priorities for how I invest my time and energy?"
- What can I do right now to align with my destiny and fully receive all the gifts of this abundant Universe?
Now what? So, now you've had the conversation. You've heard and learned some things that might be causing you to take a pause and shift direction. You might be excited and perplexed at all at the same time.
Feel whatever you are feeling. Just be aware of the tendency to make excuses - or allow old patterns of fear or procrastination take charge and mess up the dance that wants to be danced.
Ready to stop making excuses and start living your dream - your destiny? Begin today, Tuesday,September 8th at 6:30 PM Eastern at www.aligningwithdestiny.com
Last year, during an interview, I shared an analogy of your soul being on a foreign exchange program - you can listen to the clip by clicking on http://playaudio-345.com/play.asp?m=498535&f=VZOAYH&ps=7&p=1
During the interview I said, "dissatisfaction is a sign of the soul unexpressed." It is an important cue not to be dismissed, yet, time and time again, I witness people stuffing a deeper calling, only to find themselves more frustrated (safe maybe, but not all that happy).
Do you ever have moments when you just lose your patience - with yourself? Have you ever just gotten tired of hearing yourself complaining or making excuses and said, "Enough!!!"?
Sometimes it takes pretty disruptive external forces for us to be willing to make changes in our lives that will put us on a more direct path to our purpose.
Why wait until you don't feel like we have a choice? Why don't you initiate the shift
so you can at least feel like you are in control? Fear? Safety? The Illusion of both?
Your Divine Purpose - the reason you incarnated. . .the reason you were born, why
you have the parents you have, the talents you possess, and the life experiences (both
desired and undesired) may hold the key (it does, but you might not believe me) to
being happy and fulfilled in all areas of your life.
This purpose, partnered with your free will, shapes your destiny.
Imagine that just a few adjustments will put you firmly on the path of alignment.
The world is waiting for you to step up, step in, and step out.
Honestly, so is your soul, the Universe, and all of the people who will be touched by you over the course of your lifetime.
f you can't remember – or can't seem to fully align (in faith and action) with why you were born; what your most authentic expressions are, and how you will feel deeper fulfillment and feel consciously connected to the bigger picture (and the smaller details) of THE TOTALITY OF YOUR LIFE, begin Aligning with Destiny with me and Lorraine Cohen starting TONIGHT, Tuesday, September 8, 2009 by registering at www.aligningwithdestiny.com
The Whole World is Waiting For You! What the Heck Are You Waiting For?
www.aligningwithdestiny.com begins TODAY, TUESDAY, September 8th, 2009. Are you In?
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