The conflict we feel is not a problem. It is a messenger

"The conflict we feel is not a problem. It is a messenger!" - Steven Harrison "Being One"

I love this statement because we are programed to believe that when we have a problem, we have to "fix" it...fast! How about looking at it from a different prospective as if it was a messenger? What is the "problem" really trying to tell us? Can we be brave enough to listen? Maybe a relationship problem is trying to tell us to be more truthful or value ourselves more. A bad situation at work may be nudge to pursue a field more fulfilling and geared more towards your life's passion or purpose. Try to step back and see the situation in a non-attached perspective. Is it the gift of growth?

Exercise:
When you have an emotional disturbance try this:
For a few minutes, just ALLOW yourself to feel it, be with it, and do nothing. Just feel.

Reflection:
Sometimes , The "so-called" bad feelings that problems and emotional issues bring up is our soul wanting us to know who we really are at our core essence . Mother nature is beautiful, whole, and complete, but parts of her are also turbulent. You would not deny her of her storms, so why would you deny them in yourself?

~Michelle