I arrived into Toronto, Canada after a long day of traveling. Groggy and a bit spaced out, I begin with my cup of coffee and computer in hand. Looking at my schedule filled with "to do's", I'm also going over all the synchronicities/coincidences which had occurred over the past week in California.
Before I had left, I had a couple of weeks chalk full of personal questions that I needed answers to; mainly around whether or not I will move and if I should expand my workshops into California. Not sure and indecisive about most of which plagued my 'thinking head' for the past few weeks, I needed some answers. Strangely enough, I didn't panic or rush around to get the answers I need.
I wasn't aware of how fast my answers would 'come' to me and in which way it would come.
Prone to make moves toward resolutions, it was interesting how I didn't feel overly anxious this time around about needing to 'find a way' toward getting the answers I need! Being inclined toward planning and utilizing any means to help me get where I need to go, I absolutely let it all drift by the way side. Usually my brain starts working overtime, I ponder upon a problem and am determined to find an answer. I go out of my way to seek solutions and for the most part, it causes more anxiety and nervousness. Feelings of being out of control set in shortly afterward and all the negative sorts of emotions filter in. But, this time, I simply didn't react in the usual way and it felt strangely wonderful. Little did I know most of my 'answers' would come in synchronistic ways!
In the letting go of having to come up with a solution or worry about that which plagues you, that's when you notice the universe working for you. We can't be efficient or productive if we are blocked with a lot of stress and worry. You can't see past your 'pile' of worry to even see a solution with clarity. It's like trying to make a clear decision when angry or in fear. It will probably lead you off the path and ultimately that decision will have more problems attached to it. I find it works against me. I receive more of what I put out, and it's not helpful. My answers to my inquires in this state come very slowly and with significant amount of energy. This is draining. More problems arise and more stress occurs. Health suffers and how you see life suffers. When you truly let go of how you will find a solution, solutions arrive. This is how I started my trip to California. I let go and focused on having some fun and taking care of some business. Without anxiety, fear or worry.
Synchronistic events began almost immediately. On the way to the airport, I received an impression of my late grandmother, on my mother's side. In my thinking head I said "I hope you are with me, I need your help now more than ever". Once at the Toronto Airport, after going through the security, I sat down at my gate and looked forward to reading this book which had been sitting on my book shelf for over 6 months! I opened the book to about the 3rd page and the first thing I read was - "To My Grandma Rose, Whom I Know Watches Over Me In Heaven". I paused and thought how wonderful! I had a vision of her on the way to the airport! And, her name? Rose! Then, my cell rang. I let it go to voice mail because I didn't recognize the caller ID. An older lady (sounding) left me a message: "Hello my dear, I'm just checking in with you, I will call you again later." It was enough to make me smile and a knowing set in with me. I knew my grandmother was with me and that she was helping me take care of business!
After a couple of days of settling in once I arrived in California, I finally got around to checking my email. I received an email confirming space at this well known Hotel and Spa and they wanted to set up all the particulars to make it happen. I thought, well, that's only two days from now! I don't have enough time. I wish they would have responded back sooner! I let that email go and went on with my day. I figured this place was not a place to gather people because of when I received the email and the timing. I put that hotel out of my mind and went on with my day. It would be on my flight home that I sat next to this striking woman (who happen to be reading 'The Secret') and we began conversing about all things metaphysical. Right down my alley! One conversation lead to the next and then she gave me her business card. She is the director of convention/catering at the same well known Hotel and Spa I passed up! I couldn't believe it! I knew I have to re-visit that hotel and certainly include it in my future plans for workshops.
One of the areas I was needing answers to was whether or not to expand my services in California. And, if so, where would I look? I felt like there are more places here that I should look into, but no significant city/town popped into my mind. I silently asked for guidance. At this point, I directed my inquiry to my grandma since I felt strongly she was with me on this trip I asked to be given a sign. One of the days and before I met with my good friend, an email came through. Out of the blue, this woman wanted me to come to Santa Barbara where she wanted me to conduct my developmental workshop. She had 'heard' that I was expanding my developmental workshops and she would love to have me conduct these workshops in her city! How interesting!
It is amazing what happens, truly, when you let go of having to 'run the show' in your life. When we are at peace and allow for the universe to come in and help us, it does. It's a matter of paying attention, being 'still' and really enjoying your life from day to day. If we can look upon life as an adventure and see our everyday life as a potential to receive small miracles, to receive the next piece (solution) to our puzzles (problems), then I believe more people would understand the significance of synchronicity or of coincidences. It is real and the only way to really see it unfold in our lives is to be open to it. The trip to California was refreshing, entertaining, and another reminder to stay out of my own way!
Lilian B. Eden is an internationally recognized Metaphysician, Hypnotist, Spiritual Advisor with a client base spanning several countries. Appearing regularly on radio shows as well as making other public appearances, she keeps busy advising/coaching clients in her office and facilitating workshops on a variety of alternative self improvement healing methods including: spiritual development, mediumship development, tarot card reading, dream work, self-hypnosis, breath work, meditation, sound/color therapy, palmistry and more. Her goal is to dispel the myth of magic and present a practical approach toward empowering people in their own lives.
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