“Thank you”

Everything is for us.

I’ve actually tried to disprove this, but have repeatedly been unsuccessful; so here I am 🤷‍♀️

Years ago at Kripalu retreat center in Massachusetts, I met @dawnofagreatday
and @thegratitudeman in the dining hall on Friday evening of a three day event led by Gabrielle Bernstein and two other women I didn’t know at the time (Teal Swan and Dr. Laura Berman).

At some point, I shared with Greg (“gratitude man”) about a challenging personality in my life at the time. His response was to say “thank you” to the person (maybe not out loud to them, but in my 🧠🫀).

I thought he was nuts.

How could I thank this person who was seemingly causing me so much suffering??? Lol

Fast forward 6 years, and I now say “thank you” to everything- I’ve started doing it even more over the past few weeks, as some random physical symptoms have popped up.

I’ve learned that things are not happening “to me,” but FOR ME.

Even if the events or symptoms are uncomfortable or challenging, they are (at a minimum) mirroring back my internal state so I can adjust if needed.

I try not to get caught up in the actual thing and instead explore these questions:

• How am I benefitting from this situation?

This is not an attempt to think positive or “look on the bright side.” I’ve learned that if I heal the need for something, it will often just go away.

•What is my body doing for me that I’m not
  doing for myself?

Our bodies can create symptoms to communicate what they need.

• Is this reinforcing a subconscious belief?

If I believe the world is terrible, people can’t be trusted, I don’t deserve basic respect, or that resources are limited (scarcity), then these things are what I’ll see and experience.

I have not found an exception.

I didn’t make the rules, but this is what I’ve found them to be- and my life is more harmonious when I honor them.

Admittedly, I’ve felt a little isolated in these beliefs because not everyone is willing to take this level of ownership, but that’s okay. They don’t have to.

I just felt called to share in case anyone is stuck and in need of a different perspective.

Never any pressure. There are just thoughts and ideas 💡🙏