w.r.i.t.e.

"When you become comfortable with uncertainty, infinite possibilities open up in your life " Eckhart Tolle Uncertainty is like the planet Neptune.   In astrology, Neptune is known as the planet of inspiration because whenever Neptune plays a significant role in our lives (as all planets do at some time or another) we give ourselves permission to dream.   We may even envision a new and enticing reality.   But Neptune is also known as the planet of mist.   We can dream up new realities that may in fact be possible, but we have to be careful to avoid being deceived because our perceptions may be clouded by the haze. Being in a state of uncertainty – about anything – can be frustrating!   From simple unknowns, for example, when the next bus will arrive   to life altering moments – I’ve been on three interviews, will I finally get a new position – uncertainty can cause anger, anxiety and a host of other issues that can have detrimental effects ...

I've tried to be more trusting lately, of myself that is.  As long as I can remember, I've glossed over gut feelings that seemed to be revealing another's less than stellar intentions.  To maintain my sanity, I've dealt with those feelings either as a consequence of my own dysfunctional insecurities or as paranoia.  But usually, I'm right in the end and the end is sometimes disastrous.  Yesterday I was much more lucid than usual and since for the past two weeks I'd been anticipating a particular reaction from a certain acquaintance, when eventually presented with the situation I didn't stop to think about the consequences, just the fact that I'd acknowledged my instincts (finally!) and that what I'd predicted was actually happening.  I felt superhero strong as I eliminated all manner of pretense from my knee-jerk reaction.  I felt victorious as all the right words found their way to the forefront.  Not once did I stutter - like I usually do - o...