Doors Closing and Doors Opening

by Linda Heron Wind, Ph.D.

Many people are being challenged by a variety of experiences right now. They include relationship issues, health issues, work and career issues, and spiritual issues. We tend to have a typical way of responding when issues arise in our daily life. Sometimes we are able to stay in our seats and observe the drama play out on the stage of the physical world, but many times we are drawn up onto the stage without even knowing that we are there. This happens when we believe that others are not behaving "properly" (ie - the way we expect them to), and we make someone else "wrong" and, of course, we are "right" because we can see what is "true."

This pattern is probably as old as humanity, at least it has existed since humanity became a warring species. The pattern plays out in the macrocosm of nations and the microcosm of our inner world. When we continue this pattern, unaware of its presence, we will find many doors closed. What doors? The ones that lead where we wish to go, wherever that is. It is as if the universe will no longer tolerate this pattern and is holding humanity to a higher standard.

"Right and wrong" are part of an obsolete language that needs to be composted. It doesn't matter whether we are talking about ourselves or others, and it doesn't matter what behaviors we are focused on. I am also not saying that a "right or wrong" view of the world is "wrong." Almost all of us hold this view about something and this perspective is the gift that leads us to the open door when we become aware. The trick is to notice when this pattern arises and to chose to step back into observer mode and pay attention to what is calling for transformation. Out of this process a new perspective arises that brings us to a place of compassion and connection.

The blocks that so frustrate us in the outer world are only pointing the way to inner transformation. If you want to know what the next step is in your spiritual development, look for the things or people that most frustrate you in the outer world. There lies the key to opening the door that you seek. Step back from your usual response and observe. Track your inner process around it with a sense of openness to see what you have not seen before. Hold an attitude of curiosity. When the door swings open, you will not be in "Kansas" anymore!

Doors close and open
As I move on my journey
My job - awareness!

If you have comments on this article or ideas for future topics,
call Linda Heron Wind at (585) 924-5620 or send e-mail to LHWind@aol.com.

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