Doing vs. Being

Remembering this day, when I had these two and a whole list or errands to run. My plan was to cart them around, but with my guides advice, I opted to ditch my errands and take them to the beach. It was one of the best days of the summer!

Yesterday I came across a conversation I had with my Spirit Guides some time ago and I thought I would share it. It's a good example of the kind of guidance I get from them. 

I realize that having a conversation with a spirit is not a commonly known thing. Even for those who have done it, it is different for everyone. So, when I say "I had a conversation with my Spirit Guides," what I mean is, in my head. It sounds like me asking a question in my head (my own thoughts), and then an answer comes, like it's my own thoughts. 

So, how do I know the difference between my own thoughts and my Spirit Guides? I didn't used to know. I would 'think' it was different, but not always trust that it was. I questioned it a lot and felt like a crazy person sometimes. But after working with my Guides for over 2 years now, I do know the difference. Kind of like when you know someone is upset the moment they walk in the door. They haven't said they are upset, they aren't crying or showing anger, but you can just feel it. Their energy, you just know. 

That's how it is with my Guides, I just know it's not my own thoughts. Plus, the answers are not something I would normally be able to come up with on my own. It's way more 'wise' than I am at 36 years old. Sometimes the voice sounds different than my own, but sometimes it sounds exactly the same as my own. But the one thing that is always true is that the guidance is supportive, loving, and helpful...even if it's not what I want to hear, like an easy fix. 

I don't recall exactly what I was going through at the time of this conversation, but clearly I was feeling stressed, overwhelmed and wanting some concrete answers. Ultimately, it really doesn't matter because the guidance is so universal it can be applied to any situation where you are trying to think your way through, control the outcome, or work harder to make it happen. See what you think...

Guides: "Move energy. Everyone chooses different ways to move energy. Most want to run, beat heart, sweat. Not always good, not always needed. Need to shake. Need to sing or hear music. Live music is best, but Alexa is good too. Dance. Free body to be loose, happy, open."

Lindsay: "Why are you telling me this right now?"

Guides: "Because your body is thinking right now. You want a process, an answer, how to do it. What you need is movement, freedom, stop doing. Let go. Just enjoy time."

Lindsay: "How?"

Guides: "Move. Move energy of thinking. Of outcomes. Of inadequacy. Bring in love and freedom and nothing has to be done at any specific time. It will happen when it needs to. Other's expectations cannot drive you. You must listen and know what you can/cannot do. Don't think, feel."

Lindsay: "How do you know when to act?"

Guides: "Feel. Feel good? Feel bad? Does it feel warm or cold? Try it on. Trial and error. Error is good. Tells you what feels bad. Learn, move toward good."

Lindsay: "Can you give me guidance on what to do right now?"

Guides: "No, you don't need guidance right now. You need to live, be present. Enjoy life, not always working toward something. Be happy, life is happy. No stress, just be. Life is not hard right now, just be."

Lindsay: "Why are you telling me this?"

Guides: "We just wanted to remind you of your freedom. Play. Being. Not so much work, work, do. Enjoy the doing, and let it go when it's done. You don't need anymore books right now. Start giving them away, you have all the tools you need right now."

Lindsay: "What am I to focus on?"

Guides: "Taking on just a few clients at a time. Learning with them. Trying a few new techniques. Being with your kids. That is an important part of this season. Enjoy them. Have fun. Don't always do."

Lindsay: "But isn't 'doing' things like self-care, meditation, running, groceries? How do I do those things and 'be'?

Guides: "'Being' is a state of mind. If you feel peaceful and flowing while 'doing' things, then you are also 'being'. If you feel jittery, busy, rushing, agitated while doing things, than you are just 'doing'. Combine the two words together to make 'presence'. 'Doing' without 'being' is 'unpresent' or 'unconscious' and is sucking energy from you. 'Being' while 'doing' is 'present' or 'aware' and is giving you energy."

Lindsay: "This feels hard. How can I do both?"

Guides: "Practice. Let go. Don't be worried about future outcomes. You can plan and be prepared, but don't overthink. Just do what feels right. Don't think about what you should do. It will happen as it should. Be free of others!" 

After getting this type of message many-a-time, I have tried to incorporate these concepts wherever possible in my life. On the days that I am struggling to find my rhythm, I fight the urge to buckle down and do more. Instead I really try to ease into the practice of allowing the day to unfold without expectations or shoulds. I try to find the thing that feels 'easy' and 'warm' and do that, in order to get out of my thinking body and into feeling good. But, it's a practice, as they say. Meaning, I'm not always perfect at it. But man, it makes those tough days feel easier when I can allow it in, instead of fighting my way through. And then there's always those days that I just ditch it all and go to the beach!

With love and gratitude,

Lindsay