Tell Him your Plan

Ever have one of those days where you just didn’t know what to do? Or what you wanted to do and what actually transpires is far from expected? It can be pretty amusing if you think about it, as we try to stick to the “plan.” This weekend was one of those.

On Friday my intentions were to go a football game with my son and return home to clear my head, as I often do by writing. Often finding myself writing into the night, writing until I can’t keep my eyes open. This Friday did not present the opportunity to write, as if Universe had other things in mind. Submitting to this fact, I retired anticipating writing in the am.

Again, the Universe steps in and changes my plans. Spent the am running the kids to and fro, only to rush my son off to his football game where expected to work the chains on the sidelines. After a tough and grueling game I thought, “now’s my chance!” Again, universe speaks…and the night looked grim for writing. There is always Sunday…

So, it is Sunday andexhaustion sets in. My brain has shut down…the thought finally crossed my mind, “maybe I wasn’t supposed to write this weekend?!” I swear I amuse myself for being so stubborn…I should have seen this sooner, submitting to the fact that writing was not in the plan. This reminds me of a quote by Wayne Dyer, “want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.”

Do you ever find yourself getting frustrated by not being able to get what you want done? Maybe it is to analyze or discern whether that is something you should be doing vs. not?! In my case I learned that maybe I should have taken the weekend off, not worrying about my latest Stepping Into The Canvas Facebook page. The lesson learned: I will need to get even more creative with my time. Whatever the case, I did eventually go with the flow and when I did Universe answered, “It is time.” Now I don’t want to, as I am too tired.

While the Pilgrim worries about timing and scheduling throughout his day, he continuously gets disappointed when things do not go his way while occasionally manifesting physical pain. The Warrior however remains in the flow, allowing whatever happens at proper timing, never getting disappointed and avoiding any mental or physical strain.

Stepping into the Canvas…recognize the signs presented to you, knowing when to submit to the call of Universe. While it is healthy to plan your days ahead, it is healthier allowing them to change. Being in the flow, we will surely arrive right on time…

The Average Joe

Being comfortable with one’s own skin can be a challenge. A person either chooses greatness or chooses the path of an average Joe. The average Joe doesn’t subscribe to over achievement or settle for mediocrity. Instead we will find him blending in with majority.

This posting was inspired by local public radio host Ben Merens and his guest David Martin. At Issue with Ben Merens invited David Martin to discuss his bi-weekly humor column and latest book Dare to Be Average.

David opens, “many will not become super stars and it’s ok to be average.” I wanted to call in and ask him, “doesn’t deciding that you are going to stay average therefore place you in a class of above average?” It is my opinion that by stating and accepting average, self-realization thereby makes you above average through not following others whom pressure thinking of greatness. The self-actualized are happy wherever they choose to be. Personally I do not think any one person is average, as we all have are own hidden talents. We simply choose to use them or we don’t.

While the Pilgrims worry about whether they are making the grade or justing getting by and whether the choice is good or bad, the Warrior does not worry about greatness or being average. He merely does what is in his heart, following his dreams and leaving the details for the Universe to fill in. The self-actualized warrior does not worry about pleasing anyone but himself.

Sounds pretty selfish doesn’t it? While many see the warrior as selfish, only worrying about himself, they fail to see the virtuous acts performed on a daily basis: Random acts of kindness, selfless giving of his time and unconditional Love for humanity.  It is through giving that he receives.

Stepping into the Canvas daring to be average, we unknowingly place ourselves into a group of self-mastery. Whether a superstar in the spotlight or an average Joe under the radar, there never really is such a thing as being average. Every person is unique in their own way and every person has a choice to be who they want. Whatever the choice…they are who they are…and have a choice to be whomever they choose…