Hello Spirit Friends! Today’s post could not have come at a better time as this topic was SO ME yesterday. I do hope all the Mom’s out there had a nice Mother’s Day even though mine was filled with much distraction….. Ah, where to begin? First off, we do need to get rid of that control of how we think something should happen as I’ve stated before with releasing outcomes. This is similar but the Universe teaches us lessons. As a Mom myself, I KNOW how hard this is to accept since women like to be “in charge” of some situations that are very different from men. We are nurturers, kid wranglers, organizers, planners, schedule keepers, and the like. Guys can be this way too but it truly isn’t the same. We are just programmed differently. It’s just our nature. Think of all the things women possibly handle a certain way that men don’t. Do you plan holidays? Organize your kids birthday parties? Do most household chores? Balance routines? If you answered “yes” to any of those, guess what? You like the control aspect and if it’s something we’re better than others with, even more true. We need to let go sometimes and it’s so extremely hard…

The second aspect with control is to surrender. I do this everyday during meditation because it’s a necessity with me. The day will go along BUT not always the way we might “envision” in our minds. It’s always your reaction to situations that matters most. Here was my day yesterday: I had an outdoor yoga event scheduled at a beautiful location and the weather here has been so YUCKY for May. I knew it would be relocated to an indoor space so I was all set to go. I hadn’t heard anything else so just assumed it would be indoors. Good thing I contacted the coordinator as the whole event was CANCELLED! What? How am I just getting this info 15 minutes before leaving? She apologized profusely and said I could go the studio later that day for a free class and a complimentary coupon for coffee. The coffee was also part of this event afterwards. Well, I did go but didn’t get the coupon. I didn’t care really as this place is a little bit of a drive and I won’t just stop in for “free coffee.” I love this place and have done many other events here. It is also a wine bar and craft shop. Lots to do there! But, um– nope… Needless to say, I was upset. Rightfully so considering the event was cancelled the day BEFORE and even though a few signed up, I should’ve been notified don’t ya think??? Getting rid of control indeed…..

The other part of this “Mother’s day” involved our new pool. We had our old one almost 12 years and the liner ripped so it was a mess! We recently just started assembling the new one which takes time if any of you can relate. Finally, we began the process of filling it–yay! Well, my husband and I noticed a few of the walls were caving in and we tried kicking them to pop it out. Didn’t work. We tried using our hands on the inside to push the walls out but the liner is so thick so another fail. I said that maybe once more water fills up, they’d pop back out. I only wished it was that simple. He had to take apart some of the rails and then it got worse. Popping was happening to a third wall! We have been so exasperated already with this new pool. The other day, wind blew over some of the walls before we could secure them and he had to come home from work to fix it all. It took us over an hour during his lunchtime to barricade them and now this was happening!!! Hopefully, and with the Universe’s help— the pool guy will come to our rescue as we might just pay them to repair our problems. The liner is too thick so that means disassembling some of it once again ):  We have lost patience and are at our wit’s end with this pool situation. I keep wanting to stay positive and think end result as this is a test for sure. Guess it’s a good thing it isn’t sweltering out so that’s a perk for this situation…

It started raining yet again here but we were finished for the day. Draining what was in the pool made our yard even more swampy than it already is. Didn’t even get dinner out and just picked up KFC… *** Sigh***  Universe–HELP! I surrender!!! What a day that was but today is a new beginning and I will think differently. Yesterday is over and done with, all crumpled up. I did get a few nice gifts and cheered myself up with shopping. I needed some new things in the house for ya know—SUMMER! That will put me in a good mood. I love decorating but probably spent a little too much–YIKES! Plus, my daughter’s birthday is coming up, ah well!

We want to control so many things and have order but some days, it just doesn’t happen. Look at all the stuff we can’t control. Let’s see— the weather, ( a biggie for me!) other people’s reactions, traffic, natural disasters, and so many others. It is endless! Am sure you have your list as well. This post was originally just going to be tips on how to get rid of control and than yesterday happened. Just remember to keep BREATHING thru it all. It’s that simple. It will pass and we have to keep going. Going through it gets us to where we need to be. Not going around, over, under, or any other way. Sure, literally those may work but facing it all is by going through. Release your cares to the Universe and ask for patience since that’s what we need most. Do your best for that day and situation but know you are always being guided even if you don’t realize it then. Whatever happens, trust that by getting rid of control, your intention is being heard by the Universe. Something might not work out the way you had planned but there will be a better way. You just have to trust and believe…

P.S. I DO have another outdoor yoga event scheduled with this studio for an evening instead of a morning so we’ll see! If not, I will find that area and possibly plan my own outing there!

~~~ Next week, I’d like to explore those psychic “clairs” a little more in detail. I will share ways you can increase those abilities if you’d like to strengthen certain ones… Stay tuned!!!