Well, things are a little crazy here in Purposeland. Boxes are getting unpacked and new life is beginning. As we set intentions for what our souls and egos desire, whaddaya know, they start showing up. And then we have to get busy.
So a while back I had an intention to move to a city, to be involved with more people in service to growing my work in the world. I felt called to be more available to a larger population, and have more access to interactions that were nurturing, inspiring and expansive.
That’s where we started: clarify the dream.
I started to think of what I wanted and blew that to “perfect situation” standards. Too often we sell ourselves short by wishing for what we think the universe or God will give us. Or what we deserve, or would be acceptable. Not the big dream of what we REALLY want. I noticed the places where the dream seemed too large or impossible, and let those limiting thoughts go, replaced by an expanded vision of my life and all its possibility.
I realized wanted to live in a neighborhood where I felt surrounded by like-minded friends, and have neighbors who would be new and different. After over 10 years rural living (read: lovely nature but in the middle of butt-nowhere)and a 45+ minute commute, I wanted a place where I could walk or bike to work, social events,classes or gatherings. Too much time driving and away from people and places that sustained me.
I wanted to be in a nice city with a vibrant downtown and a growing spiritual and cultural arts community. I wanted to be surrounded by charming homes, surrounded by nature, as I realize more and more the value and importance of beauty as a motivator in my life. And I realized it was closer than I thought. It was right in my backyard.
And VOILA, after a few short months, so it is. I spent last week completing my move, and with the generous help of some new friends, moved into the new home, that meets all my dreams and more. It is fantastic to see how the tools of my trade, all the processes I love to share with you, have aided in this manifestation. The bounty of knowing my purpose and having a connection to a trusted source (divine guidance, soul, whatever you call that All That Is: godstuff) has eased the resistance and increased the flow.
So while it is not all tidy and perfect, I am enjoying my new space, with friends nearby, neighbors dropping by daily to say hello and welcome us to the neighborhood. Once again, I am in awe of the process and how simple and elegant it can be once we get clear and out of our own way.
I sense a newness of beginning, as I orient to this new life. And I am excited.
