The Way Through

When confronted with what may appear to be an obstacle in our path, the natural tendency of many is to go 'over', 'under' or 'around' the obstacle.  As a child growing up I remember that every time that I came to a fence in one of my explorations of the world around me I learned how to climb over it, dig under it or get around it somehow.  In many ways this was noted by myself or others as an achievement, but in my adult life facing different types of obstacles in the areas of finances, relationships, work & career, family, health, etc. I have begun to look at this in another way.

First of all, I no longer immediately assume that the obstacle in front of me is one that was put there by some 'external source' that I have no control over. The default assumption is now that I put this obstacle there or by my own choices that this situation was essentially 'created' by me.  Often this requires a bit of examination but if I am honest with myself and dig deep enough it almost always comes back to my choice.

After coming to this realization and understanding of my 'predicament', I will then ask myself 'Why?' or 'What possible Purpose does this serve?'  As a child I would already be over the 'obstacle' and perhaps on to the next one :), but as an adult I have taught myself to pause and contemplate.  As someone who is energetically inclined to action and movement I have had to work on this part of the process the most and have developed strategies and tactics for doing so.  One of them is to 'photograph' the obstacle and myself confronting it, either with my actual camera, my journal/writing or even just my Mind.  An Energetic Picture can be as powerful as a physical one and if taking a particularly powerful 'photograph' I will usually do all 3.

The reason for this extra 'effort' is that in my adult life I have learned that if I do not achieve some form of a breakthrough or insight that ultimately this 'obstacle' will present it again to me in some fashion or another.  'Like attracts like' and 'resistance attracts resistance' is the fundamental energetic principle that I have validated for myself through countless experiences, both positive and negative.  Through the patient instruction of the Universe, I have found that ultimately what I am seeking is a way Through - not a way over, around or under.

Looking at the fence in the picture I see the gaps between the wooden slats and can feel the moss and lichen.  What if gently pry off a board and replace it after squeezing through?  What if I search for gaps or weaknesses in the fence and use them to my advantage?  What if I turn into fog and drift through into the field?  What if I become one with the energetic particles of the wood and pass right through?  What if the fence is not really there but just a memory or an illusion?  What if I'm already Through and just haven't realized it yet? :)

Guide me O' Universe, I am looking for a way Through.

All the Best,
Whitney
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