I’ve always been a planner. But I learned years ago that staying conscious in the moment better paves the way to our evolution. This might seem contradictory, but the truth is, our soul always knows what it needs and no planning is actually necessary to meet its requests. You just have to show up and listen to the wisdom within. You see, there is a big difference between preparing and planning and your evolution depends on knowing how these concepts differ.
 I can’t remember the last time I wrote a “to-do” list. I used to write them daily, crossing off items I’d accomplished, then adding more each day. I can recall a daily ritual of making this list, but I also remember feeling frustrated that I never got to the end of it. This caused perpetual stress and eventually, I ditched list-making altogether, other than the occasional grocery items I want to remember to purchase. Even now, I generally shop without one.
We tend to plan because we want to make our human condition easier. We want to control as much as we can to minimize distress. But is planning the same thing as preparing? I’d say no.
In my April newsletter, I mentioned a question by an unknown author that struck a deep chord:
“What if… everything you are experiencing is preparing you for what you asked for?”
In essence, every single event, experience, emotion, reaction, and perception leads to the next. Even the most difficult or  uncomfortable situations are seasoning us so that our future is prepared for our growth. As we expand our consciousness to see how this works, we can better appreciate that life’s challenges are actually also our soul’s best gifts. When you think of it this way, you can realize that our struggles enhance our future just as much as our celebrations. Each and every experience makes us who we are. They prepare us for each step of our soul’s journey and without each step, vital aspects of our existence would be missing. |
September 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., join me at The Soul Health Center for a Soul Health Essentials Open House. Over the summer, the Branches of Health line sprouted several new blends on each branch of the tree (nearly 40 total—such as Grudge Buster from the Interpersonal Health branch, Inner Peace from the Spiritual Branch, and Vacay Every Day on the Recreational Branch). This open house will give you the chance to check out the eight lines of SHE oils, as well as do some early holiday shopping for friends and family. See below for a special offer!
