Every day we go through our lives making all kinds of decisions. The greatest majority of those decisions come from well ingrained habits or old routines. On a regular basis, we don't generally look at these or ask ourselves if they are outdated or question whether they actually still have worth or value. We don't stay up-to-date on what they are actually giving or doing in our lives. These types of decisions would be considered what holds us in a maintaining mode, i.e., not in an actively aware, growing state of being. When we feel stressed or exhausted, we might even make decisions that are below the "pay-grade" that we might hold ourselves to under normal circumstances. But what we are all living in now, are most definitely NOT "normal circumstances." The only "happy ending" out of this tunnel, is to start living with wisdom, choosing with wisdom and taking wise action. Not there yet? Read on.
I'm sure you've heard many times, if you don't keep up with life then you lose your power within your own. You become less relevant, or not as strong...maybe even not as able to survive. Of course there are areas of tradition that actually hold us fast even in—and maybe especially in—times of chaos, turmoil or accelerated change. Our duty to ourselves is to look at our lives and our decisions and start asking some questions. The truth is, we are all resilient beings and fully capable of change. It is also true that even if some of us are less optimistic or courageous than others, we don't have to let that stand in our way. As we become more committed to asking better questions and making better decisions, we also become more adept at creating the path to wise living, where optimism and courage are born.
We all realize wisdom has value. But what is the true power of wisdom? It is deep, indisputable truth. The best wisdom gives us a sense of peace and is even comforting. It settles us enough to stop the inner fight of our minds to become more clear-headed and look beyond our previous perspective. We might have a little push-pull with it at first, but if open to exploring to discover it more thoroughly, then we will likely find a greater sense of security and dependability as we travel that path. The kind that can start bringing us into the "light" of what truly needs to be done, how it needs to be done, why it needs to be done and what it will mean to you when you do it. Once we start asking ourselves certain questions, as we answer them, our answers will begin to lead us to wisdom deep within our own selves, i.e., divine wisdom with all the answers. And not just answers, but the right ones. In fact, this powerful wisdom holds the exact right answers for each unique soul and circumstance.
Although there are those who will balk at a practice of listening to a still, small voice and betting the farm on it, those who are at least curious enough to give it a try may be gratefully surprised. Decades ago, I was a bit of a skeptic about such things. Yet, over the course of my life, the worse things got, the more willing I became to be quiet and listen within, and honestly, it was lovely. At first, I just felt somehow comforted. I didn't receive any life-altering information. Using hindsight, I realize I didn't back then have the courage or depth of understanding that I would have needed to hear something complicated or enact a solution that required great courage or maturity. What I got and continue to get as I go inward and listen to the wisdom within, is the exact message or words I needed, at the perfect level of my current understanding. It was usable, relevant, and incredibly helpful. The wisdom I now receive in my morning "communings" is so profound, it can literally create a full blown paradigm shift in a matter of minutes. One, that once I have it, I have never had the need to question it again, or to go back to old beliefs because I KNOW I have been put on a path of wisdom.
As you go deep in search of wisdom, begin by asking yourself simple questions, such as, "Why do I think I need to do this? If I do this, what do I believe I am getting from it? What will it mean in my life and where will it take me? If I could do better, what would a wiser solution be in this moment?" If I could give you any advice at all, I would say that you will empower this process by sitting quietly, getting still and emptying your mind first. That way, you will be making space for the grace that wants to come; to be allowed in. Use your imagination too, seeing in your mind yourself and the outcome of each of the questions listed in this paragraph. What you may find is each question will lead you to other questions and images laying a pathway to wisdom. Taking this time of contemplation and reflection is an incredibly loving and supportive thing you can do for your life. It will get your through any chaos, any difficulty or conflict whether in your own head, or with others in your life. Wisdom of this kind IS life-changing. It is encouraging, powerful, supportive, healing, guiding and expanding your mind while deepening your connection to the most beautiful, powerful and helpful part within you.
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Allowing 2025 to be your year of wisdom is THE BEST investment you'll make this year.
Always for YOU,
Karen