4. Spend time alone. If you have a family this will be especially difficult, but it is essential. As much time and energy as you give to your loved ones, you need to put some time aside for yourself. Sit down with your mate, and discuss ways to make this happen—just make it so. This time is for reflection. The idea is to let feelings come up. In our hectic rat race lives it becomes second nature for us to shove down unpleasant feelings. This causes stress and illness, and most certainly it will block creativity.
5. Write. Pick a place that’s comfortable. Go to a park, a coffee shop, or on your patio. Bring a big yellow pad and a pen and paper. Write down your thoughts no matter how nonsensical. Give yourself permission to be as silly as you want. Pretend you are on vacation, some place you’ve always wanted to go. Whether it is England, Monaco or Maine allow yourself this well deserved get away. The blank pad in front of you is your friendly companion. Begin sharing your deepest secrets. This is not a time to be shy.
You might be thinking the steps mentioned above are very ordinary. How could they possibly lead me to a conversation with God? The point is that it is ordinary folks like you that God wants to communicate with the most. And if you are listening it is in the most ordinary of circumstances that his most inspiring message will touch you.
Copyright 2007, Avenstar Enterprises Inc./Our Inner Source
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