by Fiona Reilly– 11-4-16 via Higher Density Blog
Do
you feel the support of the Universe and guidance in your daily life?
Are you aware of the energy field that is moving and continually
creating around you? There is a natural flow of energy that moves
through all things. It creates and shapes the current moment. You are a
significant part of this flow and an intricate part of life’s web that
is perpetually being woven.
How do you experience this flow as a daily part of your life?
How might your life be uplifted by it?
The Divine Dance
The
Universe continually invites and supports us in aligning with this
Divine Dance. We are a necessary part of this interplay. When we pay
attention and attune to this rightness, then remarkable miracles occur
in our lives! It is not always easy or straightforward. Sometimes the
flow may take us into challenges, so that we can unravel distortions and
let go of that which no longer serves us and at times we don’t align
with what is right for various reasons such as fear, past experiences or
conditioning. Our world at this time can be a dense and complex place
and we are likely to resist and get lost on occasions. The wonderful
thing about the flow, is that it is always there waiting for us, we
simply need to tune back to it again.
Support in many forms
Divine
support comes in many forms. We may receive intuitive knowings, vision
or insight, that just land within us. We may feel intuitive knowing
around our solar plexus, this is where the term “gut instinct” comes
from. Our gut knows what is right. When I ask a question internally, if
it is not aligned I frequently notice a tightness in my solar plexus,
then if I consider an alternate possibility that is aligned I feel my
body relax and expand. Sometimes I just inexplicably know what is right
action, even if it would not be the logical or preferable choice
according to my mind/ego. Each one of us is unique, so practise
listening to your body and inner knowing, how does it speak to you? We
have remarkable intelligence continually available to us way beyond the
mind.
Benevolent flow is evident in signs and
synchronicities that appear in our life and it is beneficial to pay
attention to our landscape and what is happening around us. When we are
open and aware all kinds of magic appears in our lives. The phrase “Show
me” can be beneficial in welcoming in Divine guidance. Sometimes the
support can be discreet and at other times clear and obvious. It could
be the way the wind blows through the trees or a smile from a stranger,
or a “chance” encounter with someone you have been thinking of. Be open
to welcoming the magic into your life, pay attention and miracles
happen. The key is to notice how you feel inside in relation to the
mirror in your outer world. It is showing you something about yourself.
There
are also other energies which are not so benevolent operating in the
Universe. If however, we ensure that we are coming from an honest and
authentic place and are not lost in our dramas or distortions, then
these energies can have little or no impact on our vibration and the way
we engage with the world. This is not to deny any “negative” emotions,
the invitation is to feel deeply into them and work through them, rather
than suppress them or cover them up with positive affirmations and
thoughts. When we come from a place of authenticity, the whole Universe
is available to support us. We are part of the whole Universe and are
invited to be of divine service. As an interconnected part of the
Universe, who are we not to play our role in the this Divine flow? I am
reminded of the words of Marianne Williamson:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.”
Coming out of the mind and into the heart...
In
modern society the attributes of mindful thinking are seen as the
pathway to success, measured in outwardly signs of progress and goal
attainment. We are taught from an early age to think, plan and
strategise. True success however in my view, comes from connecting more
with our hearts and intuition, in being who we truly are and expressing
our divine beingness. Here is an inspiring quote from Open of Openhand
in relation to creating more space for attuning to the flow in your life
and creating with the divine:
“One of the greatest challenges of this society, is that you often end
up doing too much. And simply doing is not the same as divine creativity,
which requires space and presence to flow properly.
So take a clear look at everything you end up doing in a day and ask…”
Do I really need to do that? Does this serve my higher purpose?”
If not, take it out and allow an open space to form.
Focus on not doing, not thinking about what needs to be done.
This is not easy, because the mind keeps running its conditioned loops.
So come down into the heart, work to unravel the mind loops
from being centred in the heart space. Create an opening.
Then you’ll end up marveling at the sheer miracles you create.”
So take some time out, find time and space to connect with the Flow.
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Spend
even a few moments throughout your day breathing consciously. Let go of
agendas or any need for things to happen in a particular way. We can
get fixed on a particular outcome, however the Universe has a much
broader view of the world and what could unfold, than our limited minds
could ever imagine. There are a multitude of possibilities available to
us that we may have not have yet considered. I am reminded of these
words from Gareth Brooks “Some of God’s greatest gifts are unanswered
prayers”, some of our greatest gifts are also things we would never have
imagined, so remain open to the boundless possibilities.
Below
is an exploration of three aspects of Universal support that appear in
our daily lives as external mirrors, the more we become aware and
notice, the more prevalent such support becomes. These aspects are only
examples, there are many other ways in which the Unverse speaks to us.
The three aspects are signs and synchronicities, angelic support and
animal medicine.
Signs and Synchronicities
As
we pay attention we notice signs and synchronicities presenting
themselves in our landscape. It may be the way the wind moves through
the trees, the words someone says or a car registration number that
speaks to us. Such synchronicities may not always be pointing us in the
direction that would seem obvious, rather they may be an invitation to
explore something more deeply inside. They can be quite abstract, such
as cloud formations, it’s what we notice about them and how we feel
inside that is important. Initially we may need to be creative in
interpreting what they could possbily mean. As we practise the answers
become more obvious. It pays to be curious and playful in our engagement
with these experiences. Trusting in what we feel and what we interpret
is also invaluable.
Embrace from the Angelic Realms
The
Angelic Realms offer a beautiful, magnificent and loving arena of
support. I’ve always had a close connection with the angels. I
frequently see and walk alongside floating feathers, which is a personal
affirmation that angels are close by. A few days ago I was in a second
hand shop and the song “In the arms of an angel” was being played. Then I
knew it was time to write this article.
When I feel the
angels around me, it feels like a warm, comforting embrace. It feels
very supportive and nurturing. Why not close your eyes right now, take
some deep breaths and invite the angelic realms to come close to you,
notice what you feel and how your energy changes. In addition there are
specific Archangels which exhibit different qualities, for example
Archangel Michael imbues strength, courage and compassion. I am
occasionally inspired to use angel cards, which can be surprisingly
accurate and revelatory.
Animal Medicine
Animal
medicine can also be a powerful guiding tool in our lives. If your
attention is drawn to a particular animal or you have an encounter with
one, it may be an indication to pay attention to the characteristics or
medicine associated with that particular animal. There are some
wonderful animal cards available or you can search online for the
medicine associated with a particular animal. However most importantly
use your intuition, before seeking any external reference what do you
notice about the animal, what are it’s characteristics. Latterly I have
had a squirrel pee on me and a badger cross the road a few metres in
front of me in the middle of the afternoon (badgers are usually
nocturnal creatures). Both these occurrences had huge significance and
relevance to what I was exploring in my life at that time.
How you might bring more Universal support into your life
There
are numerous ways to play, align with the flow and bring more support
into your life. Be curious, open and watch for where/what you feel drawn
to. Here are some ideas to encourage you on the way:
Sit
in a quiet place, relax, breathe deeply and invite in loving support
from the Universe. Notice how you feel inside. Such a simple form of
meditation can make a dramatic difference.
If you have a question or
issue in your life ask “show me”, the answer may not be immediately
obvious or come in a form that you would expect, so be patient and stay
open.
Observe your feelings and your body intelligence, they are significant indicators of rightness.
Pay attention to what is happening in your environment, there are no
ordinary moments. What do you notice, what spikes your attention and how
do you feel about it?
Angel or animal cards can be helpful in inviting in some guidance.
Create space in your life – meditate, spend time in nature, connect with the flow of the universe.
Find your joy and express it – this is a wonderful way of tuning into your soul.
Go on a freewheeling adventure – go on an outing with no agenda, follow the flow and see where you are taken.
Come out of your mind and into your heart, make choices more from your heart than your mind.
Trust your experiences
The
magnificent Universe is part of you and you are part of it – we are
One. We have this exceptional support available to us all the time, we
just need to become aware, connect and flow with it. I love this short
and very sweet animation. It speaks (without words) of how we can be in
an aligned creative flow (or not) no matter what we are doing… it’s how
we are being that matters.
Fiona
Fiona
is an Openhand Facilitator and house manager at Avalon
Rising(Openhand’s Retreat Centre in Glastonbury). She is also a
reflexologist and experienced doula. She is passionate about living true
to her heart and soul and empowering others to do the same. Her website
is…
http://www.fionareilly.co.uk