Life really is a series of choices. We can choose to align with our spirit and make our choices based in love and a life springs forth. We can choose to embrace our filter system and make our choices based on fear and an entirely different kind of life arises. If we are willing to honestly look at our life we can see the choices we have been making.
As a child my dad and I had a very tumultuous relationship. Recently I brought my dad home to Hawaii to live with me. As much as possible I choose to act from love rather than react from fear. Taking care of my dad is challenging and I am so grateful I can honestly make my choices lovingly. I am very caring, nurturing and patient. I also noticed I wasn’t necessarily that way to my beloved. I tended to be impatient and at times short tempered. My excuse was I was tired.
The other night I was tired and acknowledged my response was a choice based on fear and habit so I decided to make a new one. I enjoy responding from love and ‘felt better’ when I made that choice. I changed my tone of voice and responded from a place of respect and love.
As I have said many times – life is and then we tell ourselves a story. I took a moment to change my story and created a very different experience. My dad has been watching videos from years ago. I can see how I responded as a young girl, feel the old stories rising to the surface and still make a new choice.
Life is a dream defined by what we tell ourselves. As I go through my day I ask myself if I want to create a nightmare or a fun and loving adventure. I also remember to ask myself if I want to be right or I want to be happy. How freeing it is when I take the time to notice my choices and then decide if that is a path I want to continue to take.
What choices have you been making in your life? What is your story about life in general and the people in your life? Are there villains in your story? Are you a victim or a powerful magician constantly creating your experience of reality? Is your life expansive and filled with so much love there is more than enough to share or is there scarcity in your life? Do you have a limited amount of love, time or energy?
What choices have you been making and do you want to continue down the path that those choices create?
With love and ease,
Susan
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