From the pull of the full moon to the flowering of a plant, to our own physical lifespan, everything that is has a rhythm, a season, and a cycle. Life dictates that there will be times of great growth, as well as necessary periods of stillness and retrograde. We need only relax, breathe, and tune into the natural rhythm of these cycles to learn to dance gracefully between the spinning gears of life. The key to a long, happy and prosperous life is learning to trust our inner guidance as to when to push forward, when to yield, or even retreat.
While speeding through a yellow traffic light that turns red as we cross the road may be appropriate on occasion, when guided inwardly to do so, to do so every time as a standard operating procedure would eventually force our way into another timeline – one out of step with the natural flow and order of our life. When we allow our bullish strong wills, or those of others, to dictate our pace, our timing will be off, and we will fall out of rhythm. The effects will inevitably manifest in our outer lives as unnecessary setbacks, unforeseen obstacles and difficulties – and if we push too hard, even life-altering painful accidents or illness.
These setbacks are nature’s course corrections – the universe’s way of not only putting on the brakes to prevent us from flying over the edge, but slowing us down, so that we can once again see life’s gems along the way, so that we can once again find attunement with the rhythm of life. By tuning into our own inner rhythm, we will gently be guided through the rocks and shoals of life, into a balanced, peaceful and grateful state.
If we can remember that life happens for us, maybe next time we have a dead battery, a flat tire, or are delayed in the slowest checkout line at the store, we can relax, have patience, and even be grateful, knowing that the universe is protecting us. For had we not been delayed, the large steel teeth in the gears of life may have bitten us! Slow down and enjoy all the wondrous, subtle moments and miracles along our journey.
