Fortune and Flow

Letting go doesn't mean giving up, it means accepting that some things weren't meant to be.

I was going to write something completely different for this week’s blog, in fact I was twisting my head around what to write about; then this came up. I want to talk more about money and the cycle of currency. This is a money mindset lesson I learned on Tuesday night during and after my shift. The strength of money is vast. I even heard a coworker recently state that she hates money. This goes back to money mentality from a previous post, but it’s interesting how this energy can really getcha! Especially when it come to the loss or theft of this money energy. The pain is so great that as a natural reaction we resort to anger. Well I take full accountability for my loses and thefts because I’m the individual that put myself in situations where I was taken from. It’s all to do with the consciousness or awareness of our surroundings.

It didn’t take much for me to lose consciousness of the energy I was in charge of: money. Being money-conscious is a wavelength on it’s own that, on this particular evening, I was not a part of. After a shift of dis-ease, I ended up losing a large quantity of money that left me going home with zero and more to pay out the store. It’s really really difficult to overcome a defeat like that. But at the time, it’s all said and done and nothing more could really become of it. The fact is that is just happened. What’s that famous phrase that Forrest Gump apparently coined?... Anyhow, after a day of sulking I’ve come to realize that this isn’t a defeat. I’m not fighting a war, and if I were, no one is winning.

Everything that’s taken from us is pain. In turn, everything we give or receive is a gift. Whether we like it or not, these gifts serve a purpose. I’m sure that someone found the money and decided to keep it. Who wouldn’t?, it’s cash money! Serendipity, baby! I know some are honest to turn it in and whether or not that may be... is a different point. The purpose is not that it was taken from me. I’ve had things taken away from me, and who hasn’t? From personal belongings to experiences to emotions can all be taken from us. Granted I don’t care for or appreciate being taken from. Rarely do I put myself in a position where people can rob of me. As when it does happen, I simply let it be. How often I have said that phrase is no accident. Truth, Paul McCartney?

By letting go, I’m not giving up or giving in but rather gifting into the flow of universal energy. These things, these possessions we have; do they really belong to us? It’s owned so it must never leave our grasp until it’s used up, juiced and ready to keel over. It’s a matter of holding on that keeps the flow from flowing. It’s like sailing a ship upwind: there’s not as much control, it’s more challenging to enjoy the journey, and to reach the destination should there be one. Sailing down wind; it’s easier to sway, there’s less resistance and one is able to enjoy the beauty of the ocean just by letting the ship be in flow. Which more sounds like a path for you? Upwind or downwind?

Money is the most powerful and influential source of energy we have. It’s the official bartering tool traded for goods & services, experiences and possessions. It’s no wonder it’s called “currency.” As the flows of the current take one to lands of beauty, I choose to let the money flow knowing that there is enough for everyone. The money I lost on Tuesday night went into to flow as someone may have needed it more than I. Thinking of being able to let it go and gifting it back into universal flow is a blessing. Thinking of holding on to it only makes me feel angry and bitter. Sad and sorrow. I trust the energy of that money upon it receipt will truly serve that person. I’m also confident that by my gifting it, it comes back to me. Well, it was found the next day by coworker and returned to management. I was able to receive it on my next shift. I am fortunate to have gotten it back. Though it never left the store, would I have had this insightful experience to share?

Why is it that human beings are so vulnerable to being taken from? Being able to feel that emotion let's us know we are alive. It was amazing the strength I had when I first realized it was gone. Two lovely gals I work with asked me how I can smile after what had just happened. I wasn’t sure myself, really, other than the fact that I know that all is laughable and not worth giving into anger. Yes, that does sound Jedi, yet is it not truth? After a day of dwelling, conversation and meditation, I’ve moved past it all. When we are stolen from, yes it does hurt. Consider it a gift to the universe like you just made a donation to noble cause. Just know that takers tend not to make it out of life alive. Givers gain. Holding on to that flow by holding on to the anger of loss is taking; stopping flow. Just let go and stay the course like Luke just used the force.