Friday, September 15, 2006

"Walking Through"

Today I am sharing an article from DailyOM. This message is communicated so beautifully that I could not hesitate to pass it along. Therefore, it is with credit to DailyOM and my thanks to S.A. for sharing it with me, that I offer,for your consideration, the truths contained herein.


When a door opens, walk through it. Trust that the door has opened for a reason and you have been guided to it. Sometimes we have a tendency to overanalyze or agonize over the decision, but it is quicker to simply go through the door and discover what's there as that's the only way to know. Even if it doesn't seem right at first, opening this door may lead to another door that will take us where we need to go.

Doors open when the time is right for us to enter a new space, metaphorically speaking, and we can have faith that walking through is the right thing to do. Sometimes we linger in the threshold because we are afraid of leaving our old life for a life we know nothing about. We may have voices inside of our heads that try to hold us back or people in our lives saying discouraging things. These voices, internal and external, are known as threshold spirits, and they express all the fears and doubts that arise at the beginning of a new life. Nevertheless, none of these voices can hold us back, and they will fall silent as soon as we cross the threshold.

There are many doors that open in the course of our lives, leading us into new relationships, jobs, friendships, and creative inspirations. Our lives up to this point are the result of all the doors we have walked through, and our continued growth depends on our willingness to keep moving into new spaces. Every time we walk through an open door, we create a sense memory that encourages us to move into the new fearlessly. When we enter the new space, we almost always feel a thrill and a new feeling of confidence, in ourselves and in the universe. We have stepped across the threshold into a new life.

Remember, My Dear Reader, the message of the 5th and 6th verses of the 3rd chapter of the book of Proverbs...(I paraphrase) "Trust in the Almighty without reservation, and do not depend on your own abilities to understand. In all of your ways, acknowledge the supremacy of The One who created you, and your paths will be directed... your doors opened." As you so often hear me say... "Listen to and trust that still, small, quiet inner voice that carries Life's messages to your awareness." I bid you a day of welcoming thresholds.


IMAGES through the gracious courtesy of Ian Britton, FreeFoto.com

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Well... how timely. Someone close to me has chosen to close a BIG door which will close a smaller yet important door in my life. Here's hoping for the new doors to have huge shiney knobs for us to see and use to move forward.

John-Michael said...

In the absence of "huge shiney knobs" let's call on our caring friends to add "illumination" to assist in making our way. Our "threshold spirits."

Sharon Schoepe said...

It's tough at times to find the confidence to step through those doors. The old is a familiar place and leaving it behind for something new is a scary thing.

John-Michael said...

Please be patient with and forgiving of me as I share an ancient truth that I oft repeat (for it is often recalled by circumstance.)"Tis easier for any of us to accept the miseries of a bad life... than it is to confront the fears of change." And to that I add my own observation; But experience teaches that the pain of Regret far outweighs the discomfort of Fear."

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