I have had many obstacles in my life. Particularly in my younger years. But now I can see without a shadow of a doubt that all of the obstacles I have endured, were serving a greater purpose and leading me down a better path. I never look back on my life and wish things were any different. I needed to go through those hard times so that I could be strengthened, and so that I could learn many important lessons. Lessons in gratitude and lessons in resilience and determination, to name a few.
Now, when I am up against an obstacle in my life, I look for the hidden deeper meaning that lies within that obstacle. This is a choice. Whilst obstacles may still be uncomfortable, I can see the obstacle as an opportunity for learning and personal/spiritual growth. And also, as a re-direction. It is important to realise that when faced with an obstacle, the universe is simply redirecting you to something that is more aligned with your highest good. You may not be able to see this clearly at the time, as usually an obstacle or roadblock means you are not getting what you desire. Remind yourself that there is a greater purpose and plan that you are just not necessarily privy to yet.
This is when you must surrender and trust that the universe is gearing you up for something even better. Had I not gone through my experiences with mental illness, I wouldn’t be able to do the work that I enjoy so much today. Had I not gone through my experiences with mental illness, I wouldn’t be able to help others. I wouldn’t be able to have the positive, eternally optimistic outlook that I have today. I wouldn’t be as incredibly resilient as I am today… which enables me to get through absolutely anything with ease. In essence, I wouldn’t be half the person I am today. Those experiences were leading me down a path of self-love, self-worth, self-compassion and self-actualization. These are all lessons that I have learnt through moving through some really difficult “roadblocks”.
At the time I wasn’t privy to the universes plan. But now I remind myself when up against something undesirable, that I need to simply trust in the universes plan and get out of the way. When we get caught up in how something “should” turn out, we disconnect with the flow of universal guidance and help. So, we must let go of all outcomes, and simply surrender and trust.
Every obstacle is an opportunity. The more we can see them in this way, the easier it will be to move beyond them. The more you try to control the situation and the outcome, the more you are moving out of alignment with universal guidance and the infinite power of the universe.
The next time you get caught up in a victim mentality, when things seemingly aren’t going your way, simply say a prayer and re-align with love…
“Thank-you Universe for helping me see this obstacle as an opportunity. I will step back and let you lead the way”.
Where in your life are things not going as you had planned? Think for a second about how this is simply the universe redirecting and re-calibrating. Think about what else the universe might be leading you to…in line with your highest good. Trust the universes plan and get out of your own way.
Love Kate xx
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