This is an excerpt from Week 9 of The Alma Answers: Getting in Touch with Your Soul’s Wisdom

Chuang Tzu wrote, “Flow with whatever is happening and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.”

I always find I get the best results in my life when I am willing to hand over the reigns to spirit. When I try to make things happen in an attached way, I often end up with untoward results. I know for myself that when I truly go with the flow, the outcome is always better than anything I might have been able to create on my own. Mostly, it is a matter of getting out of my own way.

We may be asked by our employers, for example, to produce at a pace that feels unnatural for us. Often when we are harried and overworked we are often complimented by those around us for being so driven.

Going with the flow may feel counter to the aggressive tenor prevalent in the world that encourages us to overachieve and eventually burns us out.

I find that tangible reminders of flow are often useful. I have jewelry charms that say “trust” and “flow”. They remind me to trust the flow of good in my life. We may also choose other ways to create flow in our lives, like eliminating clutter or losing weight that doesn’t serve us.

Exercise 9d:

Begin to contemplate a more simplified environment in which energy can flow. When we eliminate things, we remove the blocks to the flow of good in our lives. We increase our time and overall abundance. Give away that which you no longer use or love. How might flow be reflected in your environment (home, work environment, handbag, briefcase and car)? What feels redundant? Take immediate steps to simplify to invite harmonious flow into your life. Spiritual truth: Flow is one of the most powerful keys to actualization.

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