How’s that working for you? by Susan Burrell

What I mean is…ARE you trusting how things are working right now?

Do you trust yourself to step into the journey that we are all on?  Or are you still hiding? Stuck in your head? Trying to figure out where all this is leading us?  

I don’t know about you, but this is Not the ride I thought I was getting on.  No way did I see the sign that said this is an E-ticket ride that will start slow and become a on-going rollercoaster of emotions and separation. (FYI - The E-ticket refers to the Disneyland admission ticket needed in order to get on the scary rides like the Matterhorn rollercoaster) I have been stuck in my head, trying to get somewhere - anywhere - but the pandemic is Here!  I am struggling against the collective fear that has become a real pandemic of itself.  

Trust is not my strong suit.  It appears to be one of my big life lessons.  Trusting the driver next to me on the road, Trusting myself to make good decisions, Trusting the Universe to guide me.  Trust.  UGH! 

But in those quiet moments I carve out for myself, I hear the gentle whisper of LOVE.  Be LOVE.  Love without measure. Love without strings or qualifications.  Just be open hearted love.  Loving myself and anyone within my sphere of existence. 

In my neighborhood, there is an older man who walks slowly, with his hands behind his back - in prayerful contemplation.  I have been observing him for months.  Now he walks with a mask on his face. 

Last week, I thought it would be nice to meet him on one of his walks and speak with him.  Guess what!?  A day later we saw each other on the street.  We waved to each other and he moved towards me.  He wanted to connect.  He didn’t speak English but with hand gestures we learned each other’s name.  Even with his mask on, I could tell he was smiling.  We started walking together.  Me chatting away trying to communicate with him.  He kept patting my shoulder like a loving grandfather.  Finally, I stopped and looked at him.  I told him that I appreciated him. When he looked confused, I gestured to my heart and then his heart while I told him that I appreciated him.  He was touched and gave me a big hug! It felt like real connection.  Love meeting love.  

So maybe, I am getting this Trust thing down - or at least trusting to trust and just BE LOVE.  It sure feels much better than trying to figure things out. 

What about you? Can you just BE LOVE and Trust that all is well?  Give it a try and perhaps your E-ticket ride will take you to the happiest place in the world - Love beyond measure.