 “Be infinitely flexible and constantly amazed.” - Jason Kravitz There is a story of a boy who took care of pigeons. The first time he took care of a pigeon, he cared about it so much and was afraid that it would escape so he always kept it in a cage. When it was not in its cage, the boy was holding it and stroking its feathers. Though the pigeon was properly fed and looked after by the boy, it died. Aggrieved, the boy gave much freedom to his second pigeon, barely touching it and always allowing it to fly. The pigeon escaped. Aggrieved again and wondering what he did wrong with his first two pigeons, it took some time before he tried again. The boy kept this pigeon in a cage at first, feeding it regularly and stroking it from time to time. After some time, the boy allowed the pigeon to fly. And day after day, as the pigeon flew, it always came back to the boy. The boy was very happy that he finally found the right way of caring for pigeons. The same principle applies to your thoughts. Hold them close to you, but not so tightly that they are “suffocated” and are never realized. Give them enough freedom to “fly” out to the universe. Holding on to your thoughts and dreams too tightly might be a sign of doubt or fear on your part. As mentioned in one of the magical tips, you have to believe - really believe - that your thoughts will materialize. Having this attitude will help you take a relaxed attitude towards your dreams - after all, you know they will come true! Another reason why you should not be too fixated on your thoughts is that there might be something better the universe can give you. As mentioned in one of the magical tips, the universe has its own power. And it can actually give you something even better than what you originally asked for. So, when phrasing affirmations, always give room for something better (e.g. I am now happily earning a [amount] salary or even higher.). Be open to receiving more than what you asked for. Consciousness teacher and writer Shakti Gawain, in her book “Creative Visualization,” aptly describes the feeling of letting go and yet taking control at the same time: Let us imagine that life is a river. Most people are clinging to the bank, afraid to let go and risk being carried along by the current of the river. At a certain point, each person must be willing to simply let go, and trust the river to carry him or her along safely. At this point he learns to “go with the flow” and it feels wonderful. Once he has gotten used to being in the flow of the river, he can begin to look ahead and guide his own course onward, deciding where the course looks best, steering his way around boulders and snags, and choosing which of the many channels and branches of the river he prefers to follow, all the while still “going with the flow.” So hold on to your goals but not too tightly. Keep your desired outcome very clear in your mind but be open to a different one. The universe may just give you a very pleasant surprise. |
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