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There seems to be two chal- lenges people face with Inspira- tion. First, is to get in touch with their inner guidance and secondly, is to follow through with that guidance.
Meditation is a wonderful tool. Some people have great success with quiet, still mediation. How- ever, I am not one of those people. I have developed more of an active meditation which works for me. When I tend to my garden, lovingly prepare a meal for my family, take a walk in nature, journal, sweep the floors or even take a shower, I can do so with the intent to be perfectly in the moment, focusing on the task before me. I call this getting into the zone. This is not to be confused with rushing around, multi-taking a hundred other things at the same time. I do that at times too! This is a gentle, meditative action, focusing only on one thing. I allow the comfort of the activity to envelope me. It is in this space I find Inspiration. Some of my greatest ideas have come from here!
Next, is the challenge to then follow through with the inspired thoughts, moving into inspired action. Inspira- tion wants us to grow, to expand into something more than our current ex- perience, always moving us towards our goals and dreams. Sometimes, the doors open wide, making it easy. Sometimes, I have to initiate the movement; to meet Inspiration just outside the safety of my comfort zone. It is in those moments, fear sets in and I begin doubting myself with a series of “what ifs”. Before I know it, the dialogue with my Divine Guidance has gone from what is
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“If you act and allow, Inspiration will be right there with you. Embrace becoming a co-creator with the Divine that is within. Nurture your Inner Guidance by taking pleasure in everyday activities.”
possible into complete scenarios of what could go wrong. I have moved from what is possible into my limitations. I then remember, it isn’t about overcoming fear before taking action. Fear is part of the human experience, designed to keep us safe. I could never wait long enough for fear to leave! Instead, I listen to and acknowledge fears and con- cerns, thanking fear for watching out for me. Then, I make the conscious decision to move forward, to follow what I intuitively know is my truth. Even small steps in the direction of my dreams can lead to very reward- ing results.
If you act and allow, Inspiration will be right there with you. Embrace becoming a co-creator with the Divine that is within. Nurture your Inner Guidance by taking pleasure in everyday activities. Often, just stepping out into any action will move you into unexpected direc- tions. Seemingly chance encounters, coincidences, just the right informa-
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tion at just the right
time...this is the way the Universe steps up to meet us when we choose to trust. Be will- ing to step into action today, trusting that even if you don’t know all the details, Inspiration is right there with you, at all times.
Sherri Carter, MS, the cutting edge au- thor of Live Your Intentions, The Power of Action, is the first to write exclusively about the Universal Law of Action. She has been published on Huffington Post, Associated Content, interviewed on
Unity.fm and has a regular column in The Rising Magazine. For more information, please visit
www.liveyourintentions.net.
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