Confusing Openings

I have no idea where I am going in this Opening. I can’t see a foot ahead of me. This is unsettling.

Where Is This Opening Leading?

It happens. Sometimes we have entered an Opening and our way is not clear. We want to be on a path and setting out in a direction. We want a sense of where we were going (or thought we were going) when we considered and then entered the Opening. We made the choice to enter, but now are not sure where it is taking us. Our mental, and possibly emotional, clarity is not there. It disorients us.

We are not sure where we are and want to figure it out. How do we? A first step is to stop and get ourselves firmly in the present moment. What are we feeling? Where are we in relation to the Opening? What are we looking for? What is the source of our confusion? Not being able to see what is in front of us? Feeling unsure of where we are going?

When things are obscured, it can be beneficial. Think about this. We have made a choice to change in whatever way the Opening offered us. We were ready for this change, unhappy where we were or needing something more. Whatever our motivation, we are on our way to something new. We are no longer on a worn path. We are creating a new path as we go along. That’s what is involved in change.

Sitting In the Unknown

The unknown is such a powerful presence in our lives and in the Openings we encounter. When we are in the unknown, things can be confusing. Our society tries to create a sense of safety and security. In the process, it denies the existence of the unknown. Society says follow our dictates and you won’t have to deal with the unknown. We will tell you where to go and what will result. This is a fantasy.

The unknown is always with us. Having total control of our lives is an illusion. The unknown is part of life and always will be. It is important for us to recognize its presence. Otherwise, we are in a make-believe world. What good does that do for us? Recognizing the presence of the unknown in our lives allows us to make good choices and find our way.

What do we do when we are on a path and the way is not clear? If being in the unknown is making an Opening confusing, we shift and embrace its presence. In doing so, we see a true picture of where we are. We take one step at a time, look around us and, from the present moment, decide where to go next. We do not need to see everything ahead or know our final destination. That will come as we proceed steadily and in the truth of where we are.