Irony and Paradox. I love these words and the curious stories behind them. Recently, I found them to be especially appropriate to sum up a funny thing that happened. I had to miss my chakra class in August - "Chakra Talk! Creative Expression" for a very "creative" reason. And the "creative" energy quite literally kept "creating" more changes and opportunities for others! The Universe proved its power as one thing after another manifested, "because of" the thing before it; sort of like the butterfly effect I guess.
All the while as I was planning my lesson for class, in the back of my mind I was thinking, what if I can't make it, what if I have to cancel, what will I do, what will the bookstore and participants think? Even though my intuition told me I'd be missing the class, I used 'creative visualization' to see myself there; walking back and forth in front of the class, talking about chakras, the participants listening to every word, me answering their questions, feeling the space, in a room which I was so familiar. I really imagined myself there with all my might. With enough will and determination, I thought, perhaps I could influence one of God's most powerful creations. My class on 'creation' was scheduled for a Tuesday at 7:00. My daughter was admitted to the hospital on Monday where she 'created' (gave birth to) a beautiful baby boy that evening at 6:02 PM.
Late Monday afternoon I called the bookstore where I was to teach the class and gave them the news: my daughter would be delivering her baby that evening and I'd be unable to teach the following day. They, of course, completely understood and expressed their complete joy and happiness for us. But I also had a "creative' solution and asked if they were interested. Before I called the bookstore, a 'creative' idea bubbled up in my mind. I would contact my friend Kathleen, who also teaches classes there to see if she and a musician friend of hers would be interested in a last minute 'gig'. They hadn't held a class together that I knew of, but I imagined them as a natural fit. I had just attended a wonderful concert at Kathleen's cottage where Mark entertained us all with his lovely music and taught a wonderful chakra workshop. I was hopeful that this might be a better-than-perfect solution!
Turns out, Kathleen and Mark had been discussing the idea of "creating" and partnering on some classes! When I spoke with Kathleen we laughed at the irony of it all. They had been discussing the idea of creating an event together and my slot for teaching a class on the 'creative' second chakra was vacant because a baby was about to be birthed (created) in my life. Wow! She contacted Mark and within a few hours called me back to say, yes, they'd do it!
The class was a huge hit and the bookstore was very pleased for not only filling a hole in their schedule, but to fill it with such awesome talents! I didn't have to cancel and had arranged an ideal backup plan - I was so relieved. I wanted to be there for my daughter with no distractions or the burdensome feeling of letting someone else down. Everything worked out beautifully for everyone. But I am disappointed that I missed Kathleen and Mark's first class together (I was busy supporting other creations, you see). They are both 'creatively creative' and share their wisdom with others in the most loving and honest approach I have ever witnessed. They are the 'real deal'. Keep an eye out for them: Kathleen Carerra and Mark Stanton Welch - bringing authentic joy and love into everything they create!
To maximize creative energy we must not allow potential roadblocks to interfere with our flow of ideas, insights, and wisdom; our intuition. When something seems like it isn't going to work out exactly how you have it in your mind, stop for a minute and ask yourself, what is the worst thing that can happen?
For example, I was worried about the timing of events, but I accepted the fact that I might need to cancel my class. In the big scheme of things, what was the most important thing? To be with my daughter where I wanted and needed to be. What was the worst thing that could have happened by choosing to be with her? The class would have been cancelled, would-be participants would have been disappointed, and the bookstore (and me) would have lost some revenue. The worst part though, was the idea of letting down the participants. This bothered me the most. But, still, I knew it would be OK, it had to be. I surrendered, turned it over to God, and many more wonderful things were created because I did.
If I had stayed home on the previous Saturday and not attended the workshop and concert with Mark at Kathleen's cottage, I would never had the idea to ask them to take my slot and teach. I woke with a terrible headache that morning and called my friend to say she'd have to go without me because I was just too ill. But there was a powerful, nagging, urge inside me that said I must go. It wouldn't let go. I took some pain meds, slowly got dressed, called my girlfriend back and said I'd go. The day was filled with healing, friendship, love, and was at the heart of the additional upcoming 'creative' events.
If I had said to my daughter, I'm sorry but I can't help you on Tuesday, I have to leave for several hours to teach a class, the outcome would have been less than perfect. I would have been heart sick at leaving her and the energy would have felt forced, and blocked, during the class. The class would not have been the best for the participants and my daughter would have felt my absence in her time of need.
I stepped aside. The Universe forged on - brining it all together perfectly.
I ended up spending the entire week with my daughter and her family. Bonds were deepened, trust was reinforced, and memories were 'created' that I'll cherish for a lifetime.
The lesson in this story is about not resisting the natural force of creation. Sometimes we simply need to step out of the way, our own way, to allow something different to manifest; something for the greatest good of all involved.
Sometimes, it's just not about us, when all the while, it is.
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