September Reading

Incoming!
Which way is your energy flowing? We do a lot of expending of energy - outflow. This month, it's about inflow - receiving. Taking in. This is different from manifesting i.e. getting things you want. It's not about the object or result. It's about creating a healthy flow of energy - in and out.

We've been in a holding pattern which didn't allow much to flow to us because we were clearing out the old. This creates stagnation. Things are changing. It's time to open the valves, flush out the lines, and begin to allow an inflow of the new. Don't expect a gusher. This is just to get the flow going.

Consider our cycle of creation:
Rest - We experience stillness and restoration.
Inspiration - We get an impulse of inspiration.
Formulation - Our mind gets hold of it, understands it and sees the possibilies.
Action. - The opportunity presents itself and we act.
Effect - Our action has an effect on the world around us.
Response - Our world responds.
Receive - We are enriched by the response.
Rest - We rest, living off of the nourishment we've received while we await the next inspiring impulse.

Let me give you an example:

Old: I got invited to a party. Truthfully, in the last while, I probably wouldn't have gone. Too tired from expending energy.

New: I got invited to the party. First flush was, "I'm too tired." But then the thought crossed my mind: Don't try so hard. Hmmm. I realized that when I pictured myself at the party, I was expending a lot of energy to do/say the right things to get some unspoken result. When I thought about not trying so hard, I saw myself taking in the party, relaxing, having a beer, without concern for results. And so I said yes. At the party, I was relaxed, felt inspired by the music, danced, got a pleasant response, welcomed it, left feeling good about myself, then went home quite late to rest! Rest, inspiration, action, response, receipt/enrichment, rest = health, well being, and fun!

Incoming. Allowing. Taking in. This is the opportunity this month.

I also detect a band of sadness running through the month. Grief for what is passing. We are leaving behind the old, unsustainable ways of doing things that burned up so much energy. Trying too hard to make things happen. Take in the sadness, recognize it, and it will transform into more useful energy.

At long last, we are seeing signs of the new. One of the subtleties this month is welcoming Life in a new way - different from how you've done it before. Easier. Less struggle. Also, watch for Life to bring you what you want but with a twist - different than you thought but still good and very new. If you welcome it, it will come.