APROPOS

 

While I do believe in fate, destiny, calling and purpose, I also believe in cosmic ties and the idea that every encounter in life has a purpose.

From the time we entered into the world, we all are guided to believe our life is going to unfold in a systematic similar fashion. You migrate thru your tender years under the care of your parents, go to school, graduate, go to college, find a job, move out on your own, marry, have children, have grand children, etc. However, do we live every moment by being in tune with ourselves…or have we adopted the ideals and expectations of others, trying to become what we think others expect from us.

Perhaps somewhere along our journey, we had the courage to break the mold to be true to ourselves and to innovate in pursuit of our dreams and passions. However, as with any unfamiliar road traveled, you inevitably run into a road block or dead end. For as long as I can remember I have been blessed with a gift of intuition that ultimately will redirect me, once again, to the right path. Life is a beautiful mystery of sychronism that lends itself to consciousness. If we are in tune with the universe, she will send us signs, revelations, symbols or connections to help guide us.  These can take form of a person, an angel, a number, a song, divine intervention, etc.

In retrospect, I have no doubt that some instruments that landed in my path thru the years in search of enlightment and fulfillment, were “contracts between souls”…predetermined by the Universe. Often, they are soul mates or twin flames sent as a call to an awakening. Sometimes, we are able to recognize them from the first chance encounter. Generally, there is a feeling of familiarity, comfort, calm and peace…as though you have known this vessel all of your life.

Sometimes, this person is here to challenge us to be the best we can be. Sometimes, they are sent to lift us up and remind us who we are. Perhaps this person is not meant to stay but only to pass thru our lives briefly, occupying us for a moment in a certain way. There is also a distinct possibility this person is sent to distract you from life’s untimely challenges to give us a glimpse of hope.

More often than not, we may yearn for a cosmic connection to take the form of long and vivd experiences…but in reality, fate may have other ideas. It could be that the passenger next to you on your flight engaged in a conversation with you to spark an idea for your next creative project. Perhaps an encounter with an old friend, as you are running late for work, spared a car accident down the road…or helped to establish a meeting with the Love of your life.

Although connections step in briefly to encourage change or new beginnings, others may stay forever… while other times, they fly by without being an integral part of the plan just to allow others to enter.

It is simple, but yet so difficult sometimes to remain in the present moment so that we do not miss the opportunity the Universe sends our way. So often, we as imperfect mortal beings, tend to over-think the process of life…or we are so busy tending to our hectic schedules that the celestial stars were shining bright in our favor and we only caught a glimpse before the clouds rolled in. Another scenario is perhaps that person has always been there but you were too busy sprinting thru life to realize that person understands you.

Do you get caught asking yourself “is the timing right” “do I have time” “do I really need or desire to have that in my life” “do I really want to open myself up for potential hurt, pain, disappointment, rejection, betrayal or potetnial loss” “am I reading the signs wrong” “what if I don’t land on my feet” “what if I fail” “what if I make a mistake” “what if I lose everything I worked so hard for”. Do any of these questions sound familiar?

When you find yourself stopping every few minutes to try and find meaning behind an ocuurence, suddenly find yourself unable to react or respond to a fleeting sweet, tender moment, comprehending a deluge of butterflies, or making sense of the elusive but not unfamiliar adrenaline rush…savor the present moment(s) and enjoy the  process of synchronizing with the cosmic ties that the Universe occassionally and ever so mysteriously awards us.  Just make sure you don’t keep your head in the clouds so long that life “logs you out” due to a prolonged period of inactivity 🙂

Until our paths cross again…