Ding Dong

Have you ever had one of those challenging years? You know….the ones where so many things happen beyond your control, that you look forward to the up coming new year? Surely, the next year has to be smoother, right? 2016 was one of those years for me. After many out of the ordinary occurrences, I began to wonder what I was missing. Clearly, someone was trying to tell me something, and I wasn’t listening.

I thought I was doing a pretty good job of being still and listening to what my heart and soul needed, but I was picking and choosing what I acted on. It’s not that I was being outwardly defiant, I was just trying to control the situation on my own terms, and NOT wait for divine timing.

A few weeks ago while I was sleeping, I heard the door bell ring. It startled me right out of a sound sleep. It was so loud, I jumped right up out of bed and immediately went to the door. My Dad was supposed to drop something by, and I assumed it was him. As I made my way to the door, I thought 7:00 AM was a bit early, since I anticipated he would be stopping by late morning.

As I peered out the window, adjacent to the door, there wasn’t anyone there, or sign that anyone had been there. As I started to get back into bed, I felt a nudge, then a knowing to “WAKE UP.” It’s if I was being reminded of my path and not to waste anymore time…..DO NOT DELAY. Stop procrastinating, now is the time.

I love when things like this happen to me; it reminds me to stayed connected to the here and now. To stay the course, and keep focused on my “only-ness.” It’s what makes me….me. UGH….I wish I could remember that always. I start worrying into tomorrow and BAM….suddenly I’m out. How do you stay connected to the here and now? The next time you here “Ding Dong,” make sure to wake up and connect with your heart….I know I will.

xoxox…..Sheryl