Let Go... For Real

I had a dream that I had a moment of clarity before imminent disaster struck.  This moment told me to be still although there was to be devastation to occur around me.  It showed me that although the results would be of epic proportions, that I and those immediately around me would escape all consequence if only I fought all instinct that told me to run, and instead held my ground.  Then the explosion occurred.  It brought debris flying at me and all around me, yet I remained still while praying with all my might and trusting that HIS word would never lead me to my own detriment.  

After the flames passed, there was such destruction around; yet I felt so extremely blessed.  I had been taken through the storms and yet there I stood with my family... we had made it through; we were survivors of our circumstances.  I didn't look at things as them having happened to me, I re-framed my perceptions and saw that every moment of this event strengthened me.  I stood on my faith and HE brought us through.

Of course the lesson in this is very clear, yet I recognize that the lessons in any moment are often more than what the naked eye chooses to embrace.  So from the images I have been graciously shown, my heart recognizes and acknowledges how I've been holding on to so many questions and so much pain.  I wonder... 'Why?' time-after-time; and I am never met with the response that I deem to be acceptable.

Now, I have to take pause to chuckle at myself in this moment.  Isn't it funny how we have a tendency to ask questions, but if we don't receive the answer that we were expecting or want... we keep looking for further answers?!  I know it's not just me.  

But I digress.

The point is this.  In this dream I had to let go of my usual response of flight, in order to survive the impact of what was to take place around me.  I had to be still and truly trust that things would be OK.  I couldn't just say that I had let go; while keeping a firm grip in my heart... I had to release by actions, not by words.  So today I will try to follow suit by accepting the answers I receive and moving forward without attempt of holding back.

Yes, sometimes we must fight for what is meant for us; but I find real strength in knowing exactly when to simply let go.  Comfort can be found even in the harshest of circumstance simply because we embrace what we are used to, but when we release we allow ourselves room for growth.  Pay attention.  When all signs point one direction, you need to Let Go... For Real.

*Peace and Blessings*

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