I was recently inspired by this post on Facebook from writer and author, Linda Hoye:
“It’s become this thing we think we need to do. Pivot.
In effect: keep going, but change direction.
But what if pivoting only leads us farther away from where we want to go?
What if the wiser course is to pause. Pay attention. Ask hard questions. Listen. Set a course we don’t need to pivot to stay on. Or at the very least pivot with intention.”
I’ve had my moments, just like anyone else, of feelings of fear, helplessness, and frustration. Yesterday was such a day, though it was more frustration than anything.
It was nearing 5 pm last night when I was feeling just tired of it all, wondering when all the shaming, blaming, and hate will end.
I felt called to light some candles in my living room but hesitated. Normally I only reserve doing that for the weekends or special occasions.
Why?
Wait until tomorrow to do that which comforts me? Wait to practice a good dose of self-care?
I’ve been all about the Pause for quite a few years now – thanks to the teachings of so many dear animal friends I shared my life with. But yet, at times, I forget.
What really stood out to me that Linda wrote is to pivot with intention.
And the way in which to best do that is to pause. And yes, really listen. What was I really feeling frustrated about? Something of which I can’t control which is the action of others and that can sometimes elicit fear in me.
But I can create my own inner world of peace. And that is the pivot I intentionally chose to make.
And the way in which I felt called to begin to create that peace was to light my candles and sit on my couch and call upon remembering all the many blessings I have.
In this case, pivot with awareness to what could change the course of my frustration brought me back home to a safe place in my heart and also literally as I sat in the safe sanctuary of my home where I could make the choice of how I wanted to feel.
Wishing you light and peace for your heart too…
xo,
Barbara
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