Are You Allowing?
This quote from Abraham through Esther Hicks is a beautiful reminder for us as we look at a world that seems to be coming apart at the seams and find ourselves in amplified energies of the unknown that may trigger many forms of resistance with us, even if we have been doing “our work” for many years. It says:
“Complaining about anything holds you in the place of refusing to receive the things you’ve been asking for. Justifying about anything holds you in the place of refusing to let in the very things that you’ve been asking for. Blaming someone holds you in the place of refusing to let in the things that you’ve been asking for. Feeling guilty, feeling angry, it doesn’t matter what you call it; it is a refusal, not a conscious one. You’re asking; you can’t help but ask. The Universe is yielding; it must yield. It’s a big question, folks: why aren’t you letting it in?” Abraham-Hicks, Los Angeles, CA, 3/10/01.
Sometimes it is not obvious to us that we are in resistance because complaining, making excuses, gossiping, feeling sorry for self, blaming, feeling guilty, feeling angry, feeling competition, etc. are all so much a part of the indoctrination and relating we have as humans. They all stem from the Illusion of Separation that creates fear. They are further reinforced by feeling like we are not enough and not claiming our inherent value.
As we connect within and experience greater love, we see through such illusion and begin to have compassion for self and other that allows us to release old ways of thinking and behavior to step into something new. We also find that we have value just by being.
Those on a spiritual path have been having lots of opportunities to practice and release all that no longer serves them. In contrast, those that have not been working with consciousness may seem even more activated than usual and engaging in the aforementioned behaviors.
As things amplify, we are being asked to double-down on our awareness practices. Thus, as you go through your day you are invited to bring mindfulness to all of your experiences.
Are you allowing yourself to receive?
Do you notice any way in which you are thinking/behaving that is cutting off the flow of the Universe to you?
If you do, are you willing to accept without judgment what arises to simply “be” so that it may come into integration and be alchemized? What does it have to reveal to you? Has it been serving you in some way? Are you ready to release it?
It may seem like a lot of work to actively and consciously participate in everything. Yet, it is the best work and becomes easier and easier with practice. Sometimes we will have awareness in the moment and sometimes that awareness will come to us later. It is important that we allow, accept and do not push it away.
In addition, gratitude, forgiveness, and consistent “spiritual” practice (whatever that means for you) will also facilitate you stepping into the more whole and balance you.
As you do, the Universe will shower you with love and support!
What are you willing to allow yourself to receive today?
