Have an Honest Look At What Your Emotions Are Saying to You

“What are my strengths?? I’m trying to motivate myself and find the strength to do the things I dread and scared to do or face. I’m trying to start small steps and find a solution that actually works to get me making progress and out of my state of overwhelm and feelings of I’m not cool, I’m still not good enough, I’m falling behind…”–Inner mind speaking

As a result of this unhelpful spiral-perpetuating self-admission, we sometimes forget that life is a journey unique to us. Everyone has their own lane to pursue, and progress shouldn’t be measured by that of others, but rather by where we are personally up to in our own learning.

In theory we may know this to be true, but for some who struggle to remain focused and unaffected by all the distractions around us, it becomes difficult to take a step back, breathe and remind yourself that progress and growth in your own lane should be measured by your own level and standards.

Be Honest About What You’re Doing to Yourself

I was told this short little story that I will pass onto you, when I once asked the universe such a question and also the words that followed which brought me peace and clarity. Hopefully it may do the same for you as well.

One day there was this busy little bee buzzing around not minding her own business and looking at what everyone was up to rather than focusing on her own work to better herself wherever she may be at in life. The End.

Whilst this sort of distraction to look at what others are up to can and will seem like a productive proverbial “kick up the butt” and look like it pulls you out of complacency..it is like a trusted friend who suddenly throws you in front of the flames. In this instance in front of FEAR. Such a practice can risk being a fear creator, and a progress distractor when placed in already disheartened hands.

Refocus your Attention Away From What Others Are Up To

Whenever you’re in an overwhelmed state, slow your roll, and pull your focus back from imagining or looking at what others are up to, and instead refocus on where you’re at in your own life right here and now.

Take a breath, and take stock of the task you’re up to and where you’re at with that task. Allow the emotional energy current of discomfort to pass through and out of you uninterrupted as you focus on doing one small step or task at a time. Before you know it, you will have taken stock of where you’re at and picked yourself up to progress to the next step.

Trust in You, the Power of Timing and Trust That the Universe Knows What it’s Doing

Take a breath and be honest to reflect on the number of times in your life (secretly) that you didn’t know what you were doing, or how it was going to turn out and “somehow” you’re still “okay”, “looked after” and “lucky” or more “rewarded” than you feel you really deserved?

Trust also in the power of timing. And acknowledge for our own humble selves that though our ego may proclaim we are the ultimate all-powerful being, there is still a part of us intelligent enough and observant enough of our own results and reality that as awesome as we may be, we are still not in control of this universe as much as we may want to believe we are.

Timing and the momentum of all players of earth and beyond making moves, and creating results simultaneously will undoubtedly have an inevitable influence on each other. So trust that when it is time to do something…you’ll know. It will be in front of you, hard to ignore no matter how much we may attempt to. Especially if you are patient and respectful of timing, you may then accept that it’s not always about you and what you want. Think of it this way. if we are all here on Earth playing this team sport called living on earth, then wait our turn to catch the ball or help others to score a goal together.

When you respect and observe the law of you, timing and universe; you may find that you’re doing “it” without having to over analyse “it”, as it’s on! the time would be now. No “thinking self-dialogue” needed. And “it” will seem surprisingly “easy” and “it” shall all just come together so happily and miraculously.

See and try it for yourself. Rather than going down the known path of overwhelming yourself and getting distracted by others’ progress. Trust in you, timing, the universe and your own genuine interest and desire to do what you’re doing right in front of you.

You may then find that no force or emotional conflicting tug of war is needed, and instead a peaceful emotional heart is in place.