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Today turned out to be one of those textbook beautiful days.
The sun is shining, the breeze is blowing softly and the
temperature is just right — the perfect day. Even with all the
challenges I have to face, I still look up at the sky and smile
as the clouds chase one another across a “picture-perfect”,
blue background.
But I know that all the days to come will not be as beautiful
and comfortable as this day is. Yesterday was dark and dreary,
pierced with giant streaks of lightning, which generated
thunder that rattled the windows.
Yes, I know that all the days that follow today will not be as
bright as this one, nor as dark as yesterday. Some days will be
better than others. Some will be worse. And I do not know which
ones will or won’t.
But this one thing I know: There will be change. There will be
ups and there will be downs. That’s how life is — there are
good times and not so good times. The good times will not last
forever. Every now and then, there will be rough times. But
remember, even the worst times won’t last either.
The trick is to enjoy the good times and make the most of them;
to tolerate the rough times and know that they won’t last
forever. Generally, it appears that the good times seem to go
so fast and the bad times seem to last forever, but this is not
really so. It is our experience of time that makes it seem that
way.
Five minutes in my dentist’s chair may feel like an eternity,
whereas sixty minutes spent chatting with a friend may seem
like just a few seconds. What we are dealing with here is a
matter of focus. Let me explain.
Whenever we encounter difficult problems, the tendency is to
focus so intensely in trying to arrive at a solution that we
become all tense and tied up in knots. When that occurs, we
tend to become frustrated, fearful and sometimes angry. The
problem here is that we’re trying to force a solution instead
of allowing a solution.
Anger could be expected, but prolonged anger is harmful to
body, mind and spirit. It was the great author and lecturer,
Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross who said, “Natural anger lasts for
only about seventeen seconds”. Anything beyond that is a
reaction to circumstances or remembered situations.
Fear is one of our deadliest enemies. The fear I refer to is
the type that causes us to stay awake at night conjuring up all
the terrible things that could happen because of the unsolved
problems we’re facing. This kind of fear is dangerous,
self-defeating and downright useless. It shakes our very
foundations and needlessly drains us of energy.
And to be frustrated is natural. But let us not dwell on the
frustration. It’s like having a flat tire while driving in a
thunderstorm and getting out of the car, becoming soaking wet
and kicking the flat tire for being flat. It does no good.
So you ask me, “How then do I deal with my problems?” The first
most important thing is to disconnect from the problem. By this,
I don’t mean that you pretend that the problem doesn’t exist. It
does exist, so get all the facts you can and then let it be.
Break focus with it. This way, your subconscious mind will work
towards a solution.
When we force our minds to be totally focussed on the problem,
when we do not let it go, even for a short while, we deny the
subconscious mechanism the power it has to help resolve the
crisis. We must let it go. We must take a break from thinking
about the problem.
Do whatever you can to break focus. Since all things have
energy, even our problems are energy “things”. If we focus on
the problem too long, we energize it and make it stronger. By
letting go and switching our focus, we shift our energy away
from the problem and are now “energizing” the solution.
Does it matter how big the problem is? Not really. The Higher
Self knows the answer to every problem we could ever encounter.
The size of the problem is not important. What is important is
how we look at the problem. Withdraw your attention from it for
a short while a number of times a day.
During those times, don’t look at the facts. You’ve already
done that. Just look away from the facts to something pleasant,
maybe listen to some good music, watch a great movie, go for a
walk, talk to a good friend, read a good book. Just break focus
with the problem for a short while.
If you do this, you will notice that the problem will appear to
be less and less formidable. And somehow, in some way, you will
get the guidance to do what’s necessary to overcome the
challenge. It may be that your car is being repossessed, the
house is being foreclosed, a close friend or relative or even
you yourself may be battling poor health. Doesn’t matter what
the problem is, break focus, allow calm, quiet and hope to flow
through your mind.
As you practice doing this, almost magically, things will start
to change; you will feel better, more hopeful, more empowered.
And you will think more clearly. You will hear the “still
small” voice within giving you the guidance you need.
Don’t take my word for it. Just try it and see for yourself.
You have nothing to lose except your problems. And you have
everything to gain.
Next time I’ll reveal how to use various sources of inspiration
to keep on going when it seems that the road has been too long
and dark. Remember, Morning has been all night coming, but see
how surely it comes.
About The Author: Lecturer, entrepreneur and MBA business
consultant, John Harricharan is the author of the award-winning
book, “When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat.” For more
information, visit: http://www.spiritual-simplicity.com
http://www.vish-writer.com
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