May 16, 2007:
Another Daily OM... brought to you by Daily OM.
Let Yourself Be Carried
The Flow Of The Universe
The flow of the universe moves through everything. It's in the rocks
that form, get pounded into dust, and are blown away. It is the
blossoming of a flower born from a seed planted in the spring. The
growth cycle that every human being goes through is part of this
natural flow. The current that takes us down life's paths is this flow.
When we move with it, rather than resisting, we are riding on the
universal current that allows us to flow with life.
Many people live their lives struggling against this current. They try
to use force or resistance to will their lives into happening the way
they think it should. Others move with this flow like a sailor using
the wind, trusting that the universe is taking them exactly where they
need to be at all times. This flow is accessible to everyone because it
moves through and around us. We are always riding this flow. It's just
a matter of whether we are willing to go with it or resist it. Choosing
to go with the flow is often a matter of letting go of the notion that
we need to be in control at all times. The flow is always taking you
where you need to go. It's just a matter of deciding whether you plan
on taking the ride or having it take you there with you dragging your
feet.
Learning to step into the flow can help you feel a connection to a
force that is greater than you and is always there to support you. The
decision to go with the flow can take courage because you are
surrendering the notion that you need to do everything by yourself.
Riding the flow of the universe can be effortless, exhilarating, and
not like anything you ever expected. When you are open to being in this
flow, you open yourself to possibilities that exist beyond the grasp of
your control. As a child, you were naturally swept by the flow. Tears
of sadness falling down your face could just as quickly turn to tears
of laughter. Just the tiniest wave carrying you forward off the shores
of the ocean could carry you into peals of delight. Our souls feel good
when we go with the flow of the universe. All we have to do is make the choice to ride its currents.