Yesterday I talked about plates and purpose, specifically how the universe gives us exactly what we ask for to fulfill our purpose.  We need to get comfortable with the idea of putting aside old habits and work in favor of what we are guided to do.  We can’t complain about needing to do the work that we receive in order to fulfill our purpose.  We need to distinguish between the things we do to fill our time versus what is a productive use of our energy and focus.  We aren’t meant to live two lives at once or to live in between where we are and where we want to be.  The universe wants us to make decisions and dive in toward achieving our goals.  That plate can get overwhelming at times and I want to remind everyone that trying to keep the balance while going out on a limb causes conflict in our energy.  The universe feels our confusion when we say we want something else but we do what we have always done.  I’ve said it before: How can we get to Bali if we only book a ticket to Florida?  We need to be clear on our destination and do what leads us there.   

With that, I know all too well what it’s like to live in-between.  We have needs that don’t go away like keeping a roof over our heads, food on the table, clothes on our backs.  It’s hard to take the leap if we worry about those needs not being met.  We fill our plate with two different meals, it’s heavy.  We aren’t mean to operate alone and we aren’t meant to carry it all at once. We need support because it gets too heavy and will pull you down.  Put aside worries/problems.  Put worries in a box and just breathe.  Take it one step at a time.  Don’t overload the box and try to carry it—put it in there and put it down.  Overthinking kills happiness, just take it one step at a time.  Allow the old habits to be put to rest and let those who can guide us to do just that: follow the guide.  Other times we simply need to let it go—no one needs to help us carry it if it no longer serves.  Leave it where it is.  Life gets easier and certainly more clear when we get rid of the extra worry, weight, and clutter and it certainly makes it easier to have help carrying a heavy burden.

So.  Make the decision to live with clarity and purpose.  Set the course and stay focused on that.  Put aside any fears or illusions about what people think and take the time to picture it all.  When appropriate, remember that we aren’t meant to operate in solitude.  There are moments when we need to find ourselves and check in to see that we are still where we want to be and there are questions that only we can answer.  But there are times when we need help.  We need help carrying or releasing the burden depending on what it is.  It’s ok to take the pressure off of ourselves when it comes to doing it all or knowing it all.  No one does and we aren’t meant to.  Life certainly moves smoother when we are clear and unburdened.  Don’t be afraid to ask for help.  Don’t be afraid to make decisions but when that decision is made, don’t try to carry the old life with you.  Express gratitude and allow it to stay where it is.  It served its purpose.  I used to think “What if I need it again?” and I realized that we are always provided for.  Someone else may need that tool we used during our trials so it’s not up to us to deprive them—we have the responsibility to help where we can.  It’s easier to do that when we know what we need.  So ultimately, get clear and let the rest go.