I have been trying to make a decision that entails spending money. The money is available, but I am reluctant to spend it because I am in fear about the future. I have tried every tool I know to reassure myself. This morning I remembered a Sufi saying about the breath which says that every time we breathe in, it is a gift from God and every time we breathe out we surrender to God. We have no idea if it will be our last breath.
Most of us take it for granted that there will be a next breath - unless we are quite ill or close to passing. But if you think about it, how do you know that there will be another breath?
Many spiritual traditions say that we are but the out-breath of God. God's in-breath is our death. On a larger scale, God's out breath is the Creation, his/her/its in-breath the end of the world. From that perspective, what is there to fear?
Many phenomena in Nature repeat this theme: the tides, the seasons, the Moon phases. The wave-like motion that surrounds us. The yin and yang of existence at this level.
Fear blocks this in and out flow. It comes in usually when we are not being present and when we start thinking too much. It constricts the natural process. Trust 'greases the wheels' so to speak. It is following the heart's desire, believing our intuitive knowing.
To assist us in staying in trust are Cerato (from the original Bach repertory) and Crownbeard (from Desert Alchemy)
Cerato Ceratostigma willmottiana (blue)Positive qualities: Trusting one's inner knowing, intuition, self-confidence, certainty
Patterns of imbalance: Uncertainty or doubt of oneself; invalidating what one knows, over-dependent on advice from others
There are times when the soul feels cut off from its own inner truth and therefore does not develop enough self-reliance. Cerato flower essence helps such persons to translate their already considerable spiritual abilities into active decision-making. This process requires that other spiritual being have less influence prompting the soul to develop independent judgment. At first this comes as a shock and such persons do not feel confident enough to make their own decisions, turning instead to others for advice and counsel. While seeking advice can be beneficial in many instances, it is regressive for those who need to develop a stonger sense of their own spirituality and wisdom. Cerato develops the ability to trust one's inner knowing, facilitating innate spiritual wisdom and strength. In this way, the soul becomes more confident and certain of its true Self.
Taken from the Flower Essence Repertory by Patricia Kaminski and Richard Katz
Photo taken from the website for the flower essence society.
2 comments:
I have been lucky enough to have had a few miracles so trusting has become easier for me. But I'm not perfect. With all that this move entails I move in fear too. I am trying very hard not to tho because I know in my soul this is where Im supposed to be now. I think I wouldn't be so afraid if the economy wasn't such a mess now , so I do understand your hesitancy on the money issue. What does your gut say tho? I try to trust that, I know it comes from a higher source and is usually right. Without giving away my own issues here, Ive had to trust on a money issue big time recently too. What will be, will be. .......I will just work with whatever happens. So will you. Hugs.
I have always found Cerato to be very useful as I suffer from lack of trust in many things.
I use my Bach remedies frequently and I am always glad I invested in the full shoebox.
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