Be Flexible (Contains Update)
Saturday, April 6th
During morning meditation, I asked my Spirit Guide Somoya what I needed to know for today. I then heard an internal voice say, "Be flexible."
My wife Kelly and I are heading to Orcas Island in the San Juans this morning. This has been our mini vacation/anniversary get away for the last two years. We are spending two nights/three days at Deer Harbor. Per history, almost every vacation we have taken together, I have not shown flexibility. When I am not flexible, my mood ends up ruining the day or sometimes the entire trip, which is terrible for both of us. Not being flexible dampens the fun.
When I heard this message from Somoya, I knew I needed to own this and be open to change. I recognized in the moment I need to go with the flow. I gained the insight that any situation can be fun, if one is willing to be flexible. I realized that without me being flexible, I affect everyone's mood. For example, when I am scared, anxious, and/or worried, it affects my tone of voice. I become too serious. I become the "killjoy" of the vacation. It is not my intention, but this is what happens if I allow fear and anxiety to get the best of me. For me to be flexible, I have to let go and trust in the outcome. I truly have to go with the flow and make the most of any moment, whether it meets my expectations or not. So, this morning I decided to take the risk of letting go of my perceptions of control, by being flexible from moment to moment. I am going to change this part of my personality in order to better my relationship with my loved ones and be happier in my work environment.
4/6/19 Update:
I told my wife what I heard at the beginning of our trip in order to hold myself accountable. She seemed intrigued by Somoya's message, but more surprised that I was open, had buy in, and was taking action by demonstrating my flexibility throughout the day: I skipped my daily routine of shaving and showering. I allowed her to drive. I offered to pay for the ferry ride without commenting on the cost. I didn't react to weather changes. I wasn't upset by our reduced view of the harbor (compared to last year's amazing view). I remained upbeat and went with the flow all throughout the day. As a result, we had an incredibly fun day filled with several meaningful conversations, wonderful meals, hot tubbing, rub a dub in the tub, and many many laughs! To top off the day, I had an unbelievable synchronistic moment. Both Kelli and I saw a boat name "FLEXIBLE" moored in the harbor on our evening stroll. This was ten hours later after hearing Somoya's message. How cool is that?!
During morning meditation, I asked my Spirit Guide Somoya what I needed to know for today. I then heard an internal voice say, "Be flexible."
My wife Kelly and I are heading to Orcas Island in the San Juans this morning. This has been our mini vacation/anniversary get away for the last two years. We are spending two nights/three days at Deer Harbor. Per history, almost every vacation we have taken together, I have not shown flexibility. When I am not flexible, my mood ends up ruining the day or sometimes the entire trip, which is terrible for both of us. Not being flexible dampens the fun.
When I heard this message from Somoya, I knew I needed to own this and be open to change. I recognized in the moment I need to go with the flow. I gained the insight that any situation can be fun, if one is willing to be flexible. I realized that without me being flexible, I affect everyone's mood. For example, when I am scared, anxious, and/or worried, it affects my tone of voice. I become too serious. I become the "killjoy" of the vacation. It is not my intention, but this is what happens if I allow fear and anxiety to get the best of me. For me to be flexible, I have to let go and trust in the outcome. I truly have to go with the flow and make the most of any moment, whether it meets my expectations or not. So, this morning I decided to take the risk of letting go of my perceptions of control, by being flexible from moment to moment. I am going to change this part of my personality in order to better my relationship with my loved ones and be happier in my work environment.
4/6/19 Update:
I told my wife what I heard at the beginning of our trip in order to hold myself accountable. She seemed intrigued by Somoya's message, but more surprised that I was open, had buy in, and was taking action by demonstrating my flexibility throughout the day: I skipped my daily routine of shaving and showering. I allowed her to drive. I offered to pay for the ferry ride without commenting on the cost. I didn't react to weather changes. I wasn't upset by our reduced view of the harbor (compared to last year's amazing view). I remained upbeat and went with the flow all throughout the day. As a result, we had an incredibly fun day filled with several meaningful conversations, wonderful meals, hot tubbing, rub a dub in the tub, and many many laughs! To top off the day, I had an unbelievable synchronistic moment. Both Kelli and I saw a boat name "FLEXIBLE" moored in the harbor on our evening stroll. This was ten hours later after hearing Somoya's message. How cool is that?!
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