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Are you free to live your life?

3/16/2012

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“Things are the way they are to give you freedom."

That is what I heard upon waking one morning after a day of not feeling well emotionally, settling into the physical. I told myself the same advice I offer others, "Just be; don't force a result, don't force a solution. Simply go with what you're feeling in the moment."

When I heard those words that morning, I got out of bed (at 5:30am!) and began to write in my journal. Then I caught up on a few meditations from the Chopra Center. They were spot on as to what I was experiencing physically and emotionally; plus they were exactly aligned with what I want to do in and with my life.

Prior to listening to the meditation that described the Chakras of the body (in yoga, the seven major energy centers), I decided to finally read Deepak Chopra's book, "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success," purchased a couple years ago. I took an hour out of my morning and was rewarded not only with steps to take next, but validation once again that I'm on the right path.

Then I proceeded to a community forum I am a member of, and someone was talking about the International Women's Day; another spoke about all the giving and receiving and milestones reached from within that wonderful group that someone else created just for us. My heart swelled even more with the knowledge and satisfaction, if you will, that I am where I'm supposed to be at this given moment. No more, no less.

What a difference a day makes. What a difference a moment can have. What a difference one group of people can make. But what's more, what difference ONE person can make and have on the world. My last post discussed how a negative person can give many gifts. It takes personal practice and often humility to reach such a milestone – seeing the positive in the bad – yet it can be attained.

I am where I am because of everything that occurred in my lifetime. I am where I am so that I can help others find themselves just like I did. I am where I am in being free to share my knowledge and expertise in overcoming adversity, negativity, loss, and more importantly, how to live happily the life of your dreams, the life you were meant and deserve to live.

In a few short weeks I’ll be discussing this more on a telesummit and then again a few days after that in my own hour-long teleseminar. I'll also be writing about this topic and many more in my upcoming ebook, "The Acceptance Factor," due out later this spring.

“Things are the way they are to give you freedom.”

Does this hold true for you, too? I’d love to hear, so please leave a comment or feel free to email or schedule personal time with me.

Dream On!
PeggyLee

“We are all teachers, and what we teach is what we learn, and so we teach it over and over again until we learn…” ~ from “A Course in Miracles”



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Roy A Ackerman, PhD, EA link
3/16/2012 04:37:32 am

I always am where I am supposed to be- unless, of course, I am lost. And, even then, I am not certain I wasn't meant to get lost- either for a lesson in determining something or to observe something I never would have seen had I been "on course".

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Lynn Brown link
3/16/2012 04:53:08 pm

Very well said PeggyLee. And I have to say that my dad would always say, 'it is what it is' ... a simple statement that I took as my freedom, my acceptance of what was happening at the time and not to stress over the little things. Acceptance is a powerful feeling to enjoy.

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Tambre Leighn link
3/16/2012 05:06:36 pm

It sometimes takes time, distance and healing to truly reach this perspective and from this place, we can absolutely help others. What a wonderful gift you have turned your challenging moments into.

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Hajra link
3/16/2012 06:15:25 pm

"Not all those who wander all lost"

But yes, living should be as you like it; some have the freedom some don't. But it involves a whole lot of opportunities and courage to live like you really want to.

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Roberta Budvietas link
3/17/2012 08:55:22 am

So many thoughts with this post - first the one about we can only live in this moment. But this moment is the total of our past. And then I think of freedom and the people who are not free to live life - sometimes because of their own actions but more often because of the circumstances they find themselves in.
And then I think about being okay with whatever is happening. Going with the flow. I can only live my life, and whatever I regret very little. It was all a lesson.
As for the resources available to us, I am so grateful that we are so blessed to have that level of access.

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PeggyLee link
3/19/2012 12:23:50 am

Roy,
I believe when we are wandering, feeling lost, that path is written especially for us; we are sent on a journey for more learning so that we may find a peace and knowing the next time. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Appreciate it.

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PeggyLee link
3/19/2012 12:28:49 am

You're so right, Lynn... acceptance is a powerful tool. Thanks for the comment and dropping by. Hugs to you.

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PeggyLee link
3/19/2012 12:30:29 am

Hi Tambre,
Yes, it does take time, distance and healing to truly reach this perspective and from this place... and I'm so very glad to have found it. Thanks for your beautiful words.

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PeggyLee link
3/19/2012 12:34:30 am

Hajra, I believe we all have a choice in how to live our life.. we can remain stuck or we can make the decision to get us out of a life we don't wish to be a part of. I've many bad choices out of need, but now choose only to make the best ones out of love. I loved the quote you shared; is it yours? Thanks for the comments; much appreciated.

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PeggyLee link
3/19/2012 12:38:38 am

Roberta, I seem to get the wheels in your head spinning most times ;-)
I struggle in a way to forget my past, yet am thankful for those experiences which, I felt, shaped me; and for that I feel at peace.
Thanks for commenting and offering your thoughts; always great to hear your words.

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