When something went wrong, my old response was to gasp and think: "Oh no. What am I going to do? I don't know what to do." I'd repeat it again and again – but I didn't even realize I was saying it. Next came t…
When something went wrong, my old response was to gasp and think: "Oh no. What am I going to do? I don't know what to do."
I'd repeat it again and again – but I didn't even realize I was saying it.
Next came the sickish anxiety in my gut. Fear clutched me like tentacles from a sci-fi film. Solutions could not find even a single crack to slip through those dense hooks of worry.
Years ago, I discovered that I went over a credit card limit that day. All I could think about were the fees, marks on my credit report and a higher interest rate.
I noticed that broken record playing in my head. What was it? "What am I going to do? I don't know what to do."
Funny how that mantra sounded like what my mother used to say!
When I heard what I had been saying, I changed my tune. I said to myself:
"There's a part of me that doesn't have a clue about what to do. There's another part of me that knows. I ask my wise self to pop in an answer."
I Got What I Asked For
After my request, I relaxed, let the situation go, and left for an appointment. As I walked to my car after my meeting, an idea popped in my head. Drive straight to the bank, and pay the overage before the end of the business day.
When I did and the bank heard my concern, they also extended my credit limit. Problem solved; benefits gained.
Relaxing and trusting that all will be taken care of, no matter what, helps to wash away the goo of confusion. After all, if God takes care of the flowers and birds, surely you and I rate, too. But what about getting answers?
A theme found in some Biblical references offers age old wisdom.
Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
Put These Together: Don't Worry. Ask for Help.
Now, when I need answers, I place a simple request: POP IT IN.
For example, I'm writing and get stuck. What I used to do was:
Whine: You know the mantra.
Worry: "What if I don't get an answer?"
Get angry and complain: "I don't have time for this."
Feel like a helpless victim: "Why is this happening to me?"
Now, I ask inwardly for help: "I need a headline. POP IT IN."
The answer comes – either immediately or after it incubates for a while.
Prayers are always answered in Divine Right Tming, Therefore, I ask for help (Pop it in). Then let the concern go, and do something else. This takes care of the seeking and knocking.
Taking action is a tool to:
Refocus attention from what you think answers should be to being open to new ideas.
Detach from the desperation of neediness. Cut the drama. It's all going to work out.
Let go of fixating on specific results. Life may have a better idea.
Allow Divine RIght Timing to bring answers at the perfect time, not when you think they should appear.
In other words,
STOP SHOULDING ON YOURSELF. Let go, and let Life do its thing.
Easy. Simple. Clear.
Only Supportive Ideas Are Welcome.
By the way, if unsupportive ideas pop in your head, pop them out. It's your head, so claim dominion of it. Don't give your power away to doubt and negative thinking. You have the power to pop in or out what goes on in your thoughts.
When those supportive ideas pop in, even if they may appear to be a little outside-the-box, act on them or a variation. This is a key.
Remember, everything is given according to your belief. If you allow the possibility of receiving answers, this technique works.
I invite you to experiment. Need answers?
Relax.
Believe you can get answers, and be open to receive. All you need is the belief of a mustard seed – pretty tiny!
Ask to "POP IT IN."
Allow Divine Right Timing to bring you answers.
And sometimes, before you even dare to ask, answers come. Miracles occur.
Got questions? I can help you get answers – lots of them!
Contact me to learn how, move forward and enjoy the sweet joy of freedom!
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