I WAS so scared- But I'm OK now

“The next message you need is always right where you are.”

– Ram Dass

BEing OK

Long story short:

I was driving upstate NY in a blinding rainstorm;

normal traffic, only an hour and 20 minutes from

our destination-

ALL OF A SUDDEN:

the car started fishtailing, swerving, sliding and careening

out of control. I had no brakes- and was trying to steer into

the shoulder;

ended up on the embankment before I could

steer it back toward the road again

and came to a stop in the MIDDLE of the highway.

I realized I had to get out of the way

as cars were tlying past trying to avoid us

and ended up on the left shoulder

inches from the median strip..

Did I mention it was pouring rain?

All during this time, all I could think about

was "WTF is happening?"

I have a good car, (a Subaru) and just had her serviced.

Then it came to me that I hydroplaned and completely lost control.

It's something that happens, it's scary and

I'm grateful that we are OK.

Now, days later; I'm dealing with the aftermath of

insurance, not being close to home, rental cars, etc.

But, I keep coming back to:

I AM OK

🙏🙏🙏

And, I'm sure challenged with practicing all of the tools I TEACH!

~Acceptance

~Mindulness

~Gratitude

~Surrender

~Breathe

~Faith

~Trust

Clearly the Universe has something in store for me-

and this is a part of a larger plan.

Although I don't know what that it,

I'm going to focus on the only thing I can control

and that is

ME (and my energy)

SOOOOOoooooo,

What is the lesson?

For me, I think my lesson is that part of being human is that life

ebbs and flows.

Its' not WHAT happens to us, it's how we react to it...

It's okay to cry, be frustrated, yell at the person on the other line after the third time they've repeated their script, to fight for what you think it's right.

It's okay to have these human emotions; just don't dwell in them.

Coming into acceptance has helped me especially in this situation.

But, let me be clear-

ACCEPTANCE IS NOT about Giving UP-

It's simply about allowing it to be what it is in this moment-

THEN taking steps to change what we can.

Oh, there's so much more I could write on this-

but for now:

I leave you with this:

instrospection question:

🔥 Where do I need to practice acceptance in my life?"🔥

I can assure you that the answer to that question will seed

your next step(s.)

I LOVE helping people walk with Power, Peace and Purpose

Have a great week! I'm Celebrating YOU,

with so much love,



catherine

PS: Feeling wonky and need additional support?

It's important to believe in yourself and shine your light again.

If you've been playing it small and safe (and I understand these past few years haven't been easy for many); now is the time to get BACK ON TRACK, reclaim your power and live to the true reason you were put on this earth.