Gearing Up for Openings

Seagull on beach with wings up preparing for flight.

2023-11-10

Life is pretty quiet these days. No Openings in sight.

Space

It can be a relief when space opens up in our lives. We have a chance to “breathe” and be present to the moment. In such times, Openings may not be appearing or even hinting at coming. That’s not a problem. Openings do not have to be constant in our lives. They come when we are ready for something new on our path. A lack of Openings can be an important part of our “space”.

When we find ourselves with some space, there is opportunity. We can cool out and gain perspective. We can use the space to our advantage. Openings can be challenging. They often ask a lot of us, even as they offer us wonderful avenues. Space gives us an opportunity to strengthen ourselves for the Openings to come.

How can we use this space? Many ways. Within this space we may not know what is to come. But we may know how we want to improve our existence – perhaps more balance, strength, purpose or discernment. Perhaps more openness to Openings. Or we may want to nurture our creativity and imagination – enhancing our ability to perceive the true offerings of the Openings to come. The space we are in can be put to use.

Preparation

It serves us to prepare for Openings! Preparation aligns and focuses our energies. It can be a calming factor. It also can increase our clarity on what we want in our lives and how we can be ready. Preparation expands us and counters distraction. It enhances our resilience for what is to come. Even if things go in another direction, our preparation serves us well.

We do not know the nature of Openings that will appear in the future. That’s okay. The benefits of preparation are many. We gain an idea of what we want and strengthen our resolve and readiness for what is to come. We have more information when a choice comes whether to enter an Opening. Abraham Lincoln said, “If I had 8 hours to cut down a tree, I’d spend 6 hours sharpening my axe.”

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Preparation is a skill – one that needs development. Preparation requires discipline and we improve with experience. It allows us to navigate our lives more efficiently and sets us in a direction that we favor. Preparation takes time. Failing to prepare puts us at a disadvantage. Openings are greatly enhanced if we prepare for them, even if we do not know what they will be. In general, with preparation, we are better able to make the most of Openings.

Flow

Preparation enhances the flow of our energy and actions when it comes to Openings. Imagine when an Opening appears. With preparation, we feel more in control of our lives. We have more confidence. We can look an Opening straight in the eye, explore what it is offering and feel better able to make our choice regarding whether to enter it. Preparation reduces our stress and anxiety – we have a sense of ourselves and of our ability to deal with Openings.

Preparation enhances flow and flow brings ease to our lives and our choices regarding Openings. We can think without undo pressures and distractions. Our awareness in the present moment is enhanced. We have a better relationship with time. Flow does have some mystery to it. We come into a “zone” of flow enhancing our creativity and our ability to function. Once we are in our flow, the amount of effort required of us lessens. We move downstream, being carried by life.

Flow can be both magical and enjoyable. The stresses we all experience in life are significantly diminished. It keeps us fully in the present moment rather than in regret or anxiety. When in flow we, most of the time, are in a positive mental and emotional state. We experience an ease that facilitates our growth and accomplishment. The things that sabotage us move away and we are our best selves.

Open To Openings

Consider preparation a key ingredient in gearing up for Openings. As we continue our journeys, Openings will offer us more and we will grow.

Whew, so nice to have this space. I have some ideas how to use it!

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