Many of us have a story that we tell ourselves from time to time that is outdated, misleading and negative. Some stories are rooted in a core wound or traumatic experience. Our stories our painful traps that we fall into, until we wise up. Focus on your intuition rather than your story, and trust your deeper knowing.
I used to have a pattern of suddenly feeling stuck. Things are going well, I feel good, confident and then bam — I hit an inner or outer obstacle. I feel stuck, temporarily hopeless and helpless. I think “Here I am again. Stuck.” I imagine never getting anywhere. Dreams not coming true.
Energetically, I sink, tighten, close down. I see myself as less than. A failure, with defects.
How long do I stay this way?
Until I feel a nudge from my deeper knowing that something is off. Then my wise self takes over. It’s like my intuition nudges me to wake up from my slumber. “I can help you get back on track,” it whispers (my interpretation) as if I was a derailed train.
Suddenly feeling powerless is a common experience, especially for women, even if you know that you are powerful.
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If you want to feel inspired and alive, focus on what you most deeply desire and notice what happens. Do you feel excited, nervous or conflicted? Our deepest desires can trigger our fears.
Enthusiasm can wane. What once excited you, may not necessarily continue to do so. Your big yes can suddenly feel like a strain. What to make of this sudden change that goes against all plans and expectations? It’s time to drop deeper to find your truth.
Life is full of turning points. That moment when the job, career or relationship doesn’t feel right anymore. You can sense it. Something new is calling you. A change, a new direction. At the same time, you cling to the edge of the chasm between old and new. Intuitively you know, yet your mind resists. It’s time to trust and let your inner guidance show you the way.