Are We Living in Uncertain Times?
by Caroline Sutherland
 The Buddhists teach us that life is impermanent and that all
things that we perceive are merely constructs of the mind. Uncertainty in these
times is the only certainty. That which has a beginning will end.
In my own life, many years ago, a business decision to take
on a partner nearly ended in disaster. A business man approached me to take a
children's project that I had lovingly fostered for over a decade "to the
next level". After spending seed money on a website, a complicated
infrastructure, manufacturing, a television commercial and publicity, www.angels4kids.com was born.
At the end of it all, when I wrote the checks, there was no
capital left over for marketing and my business went down like a house of
cards. It was obviously time for me to learn the lessons of trust and faith. Many people in my position would have declared bankruptcy
and in fact, friends encouraged me to do so but I "knew" that was not
the route that I was to take.
Scared (terrified would be a better word) though I was, I
ripped open my heart and stepped into the fire and said, "God, you and I
are in this together. I will follow your lead and get through this situation. I
will not back away from this crisis - I will move into it and I will learn from
it."
Though fear and panic gripped my heart I knew that the only
way to survive was to keep a clear head and "move into the moment."
The universe delivered right away.
Deposits that I had made on accounts were used to pay down
account balances with suppliers. Checks started to appear out of nowhere - old
accounts receivable that I had forgotten were outstanding appeared in the
mailbox. People lined up for personal consultations and to augment my business,
the minister of my church called and asked me to fill in as a part time
secretary. I had barely enough money to survive but somehow my food, my
shelter and my needs were all met.
Soon it was Christmas and with all the bills coming in I
didn't see how I would have any money for gifts. I'm a Scot. It's in my nature to be
resourceful if not thrifty!
In my condo building, down in the basement next to the
recycle bins, there's a shelf. People put items on the shelf that they no
longer want. That shelf bore much fruit in the weeks before Christmas
that year.
One day I looked into a tattered box on the shelf and spied
a very tarnished sterling silver tea strainer. I polished it up and presented
it to my sister with a nice bag of Oolong tea for her Christmas gift. Another
day, I found a wooden tea trolley which I painted bright blue with huge yellow
sunflowers -- for my daughter.
I could see the potential in each found item, my creative
juices were flowing. Then one day there was a single item on the shelf that
caught my eye -- a small blue plaster plaque with the words "give us this
day our daily bread" embossed over a pair of praying hands. I knew this
was the ultimate message. To be given the manna for the day -- not for the long
term but to be supplied that moment, then and there.
I got through those times, they passed. The nightmare lasted
over a year. I came through it with flying colors. I honored all my debts. My
credit rating remained impeccable and I reached out for support to all I knew.
I never gave up.
Through that time, life showed me that I would be supplied.
The catalytic experience of going into free fall showed me the powerful hands
of the angels had me in their grasp.
Each person needs to learn this lesson for themselves. In
fact, I feel that the lesson of trust and faith is a daily commitment and a
daily discipline and perhaps these turbulent times are instructing us all to do
just that.
Thoughts to ponder
when you are going through a rough ride:
* Turn your life over to the universe -- practice the art of surrender.
* Eat properly -- don't collapse into the addiction of consuming
too much sugar or alcohol to numb feelings.
* Sleep -- get into bed early and let the angels minister to
you. Sleep restores the body and helps you to tackle the next day's challenges.
* Don't drink coffee -- it further jangles fragile nerves.
* Reach out to your friends and family members -- talk things
through. Listen to the wisdom of others.
* Don't over spend. If the purchase isn't necessary don't make
it.
* Practice using positive affirmations. My favorite "the
way is smooth" repeated over and over again -- even if it isn't.
* Use Bach Flower Rescue Remedy -- calm in a bottle.
* Breathe -- the power is in the present moment. Miracles happen when we are present.
Buddhism offers centering and meditation practices that keep
one "in the moment" and in a state of mindful awareness so that we
don't get "caught up" in the negative effects of the world as we see
them.
Book by this author:
The Body Knows... How to Stay Young: Healthy-Aging Secrets from a Medical Intuitive
by Caroline Sutherland.
Reprinted with permission of the publisher, Hay House Inc. www.hayhouse.com. ©2008.
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About The
Author
 Caroline
Sutherland is an internationally recognized medical intuitive, lecturer,
workshop leader and author of many books
and audio programs on health, personal development, and self-esteem. She
is the founder of Sutherland Communications, which offers Medical
Intuitive Training Programs; intuitive assessments for weight loss,
menopause and general health concerns; consultation services and related
products for adults and children. Visit Caroline online at
www.carolinesutherland.com or listen to Caroline on Hay
House Radio.com.
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