Are you going with the flow and trusting in divine timing?

Life does not always go to plan. We can set dates, make the best of intentions but often times things change and we need to adapt. If we resist we can find ourselves in unsettled waters. Agitated, angry, frustrated and many other feels. These are all valid and often our first reaction, But what happens next?

If we allow ourselves to have our initial reaction, then soften and breathe we can begin to settle into a state of surrender and trust that everything is as it should be. That the detour is part of the journey and there is no need to resist.

Oh what sweet joy it is to let go of the control and feelings of resistance when change is presented to us. What a relief to know that its ok for change to happen. That we don’t need to hold on so tightly to what we think should be, but can just go with the flow of what is.

This inner attitude allows us to flow with life, to be present in the moment and to allow the unfolding in a deep state of trust in divine timing and being in the journey rather than needing to cling to the destination.

If yoga teaches us anything it is this concept. When we are on the mat our body tells us exactly what it needs, that may be very different from what our Ego self wants, but if we listen, the beauty of sensation and inner trust unfolds and we surrender.

My recent knee injury has reminded me of this lesson. Of listening to my body, of trusting that it is ok to slow down, of being present and surrounding to what is. It has made me move differently, practice with more compassion and reminded me of how grateful I am for my health and inner harmony.

Life will change, this is a given. How we respond to the change is what counts. We can resist and struggle or we can surrender, adapt and flow like water. The choice is ours in every moment. Some times we may need to pause and take a few breaths to remind ourselves that we have the choice, but it is always available to us.

Surrender and flow, life might just become lighter and more joyful.