Go with the Flow – A Remarkable Epiphany

For years I’ve said to myself, “I am the magic” as part of my morning ritual to align my energy for my highest good. But now more than ever, I want to go with the flow which feels even more powerful. To me, that means life will feel easier, lighter, and be less of a struggle. And recently, I realized that maybe, just maybe, I’m finally getting there and learning how. The Burger and the Bill The other night, I went out with friends to a comedy club to see to psychic mediums do their thing. They were pretty good! But, dinner came with quirks. My burger showed up missing toppings and the “side salad” was a sad, tiny pile of lettuce with no dressing. Yet, I was charged $5 extra for it. In the past, I would have called the waitress over, argued, maybe even asked for the manager. I would’ve told the story later to my husband, friends, or anyone willing to commiserate. But this time something different happened. I just paid the bill and let it go. It might sound small, but for me, this was huge! Letting go has never been easy for me. I’ve even joked about how I wish someone would create that essence and bottle it so I could atake a swig when needed. But here it happened. I just let go to go with the flow without fanfare. Spilled Shakes and Soaked Cushions Over the past weekend, life threw a couple of tests my way. A glass literally popped apart while I was making a protein shake, splattering liquid everywhere. I didn’t flip out or get angry. In fact my husband came to help and we both laughed as we tried to stop the flow and cleaned up. Then minutes later, we found the soaked carpet had been soaked becaue we brought the outdoor cushions inside and theu were full of water from a rain storm two days prior. We blotted the water with towels and put a fan on the carpet to dry it out. Go with the Flow Normally, both these incidents would have sent me into swearing, frustration, and more, messing up my energy and my day. But instead, my husband and I just cleaned up, laughed, took care of it and simply moved on. Again, these are small things. But for me, this demonstrates a massive change in my respnose. Looking back now, these moments showed me I am learning to let go and go with the flow. The Cost of Indignation Months ago, Spirit told me something that was hard to hear. My indignation was robbing me of joy. Every time I got caught up in how unfair life felt, I drained my own energy and preventedmyself from feeling orfinding any joy. That hit me big time. Because joy is something I deeply want more of. I began to see that sometimes the real cost isn’t the $5 salad or a broken glass. Instead, it’s the peace I sacrifice when I stay stuck in outrage. I used to believe I had to fight every little battle, prove my point, and make sure people treated me fairly. I stood up for myself,confronted people when necesary, and didn’t sweep things under the carpet. I always stood up for myself and many people say they admired that about me. I approached things head on and got them done. But, I’m ready to move on from that. I see now how much energy I was giving to this process and how I felt ready for a greater sense of inner peace, calmness, and more joy. Pick Your Battles Letting go doesn’t mean I roll over or never speak up. For someone who’s always stood her ground, the lesson isn’t about finding my voice, but softening it. I’m more inclined now to conserve my energy for what really matters: joy, laughter, creativity, and inner peace. Here’s another example for the evening with the mediums. When I pulled into the parking lot behind the place, and did the QR code to pay for parking, the price was $38 for a couple of hours. My indignation flared up instantly. Ridiculous! But there were no other options, no attendant, and no time to drive around. I just let go and paid. I didn’t love it, but I chose the lesser of two evils, which was paying the fee rather than wasting time and energy searching for a cheaper spot. Was I thrilled about it? No. Did I carry it with me all night? Also no. And that’s the difference. I’m starting to choose which annoyances are worth my attention and which ones don’t deserve center stage. Discovering a New Pattern When I step back and look at these small situations—burgers, shakes, cushions, parking lots—I see a pattern emerging. I’m not getting pulled under as quickly. I’m not turning everything into a fight. I’m beginning to laugh more often at the absurdities instead of letting them ruin my mood and energy. And honestly? It feels like freedom. These are small shifts, but for someone who’s spent years trying to figure out how to “let go,” they feel monumental. Lessons from Spirit This change also reminded me of something Spirit showed me months ago. I’d been told that my habit of being indignant, which is about being disrespected or slighted, etc. That leads to wanting fair treatment and complaining about the situation. All of this ...