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The other day was May the 4th.
Get it?
May the FOURTH be with you?
Each year, Star Wars fans use the day as an opportunity to immerse themselves in all things Obi Wan. I use the day to remind me that the universe has got my BACK!
As you know, this Bulletin Newsletter is called The FORCE WITHIN because I believe there is a FORCE WITHIN each of us guiding us on a perfect path where obstacles can become unexpected opportunities!
You may have noticed that I end every article with the words "May The Force Within be with you". So, of course, I had to post something about May The Fourth!
I love the idea that there is a FORCE - a powerful force -- that is always with us and because of it everything is always working out for us.
I’ve recently discovered the writer, thinker, and teacher Michael A. Singer's book The Untethered Soul.
I learned about it in a powerful conversation he had with Oprah on her Super Soul podcast. You can listen to it here.
The book talks about surrendering to Life and letting it lead. I love that idea! I've written about similar ideas in the articles below. Check them out!
The idea is that things that feel like problems can actually be taking you on a beautiful journey of discovery. When you "Let Life Lead" your every day obstacles can become opportunities from which you can learn, grow and gain a new perspective. When you let life lead, you get the chance to realize that everything is really always working out for you.
Is that a hard thing for you to believe? What about when you miss a plane or get stuck in traffic? What about when there is an accident or a scary diagnosis? Can you still trust that the FORCE is with you?
I try my best to practice trusting the FORCE-- even with the little things. For instance, I've been really busy over the past few days. (The last few days before traveling are always like that for me.)Things I had been putting off finally really needed to get done.
One of those things was a mammogram. I’m usually good about getting my yearly mammograms, but with the pandemic etc, I got behind. It was important to me to get one while I was in NY (where my doctor is). So there I was, 4 days before traveling and I still hadn’t gotten it.
I decided to schedule one. The journey offered several obstacles, but I kept believing that "everything is always working out for me" and each one became an opportunity for me to learn something new.
First, I called my doctor to get the prescription. His voicemail picked up and the message said that he had retired….6 months ago!!! Obstacle
I called family members and friends for doctor recommendations and finally made an appointment with a highly recommended new doc who was willing to send in the prescription. Opportunity
I called the radiology lab where I have gone for 10 years to make the appointment and found out that they were booked for the next eight months! Obstacle
I decided to try one of their other locations. Opportunity
But I was told that the only location with availability was an hour drive away and I don't keep a car in the city. (With all the taxis, subways, buses, and ride-sharing apps, many New Yorkers don't need one). Obstacle
I decided to rent a car for the day. Opportunity
Because I was new to this location, I was told that I needed the actual CDs of my pas results. Obstacle
I was able to pick them up from an office ONE BLOCK away from the rental car pick-up location! Opportunity.
I picked up my results, rented a car, drove the hour to a new radiology lab, all while I listened to the new audiobook I had just downloaded Michael Singer's The Untethered Soul!
It was SO GOOD! And to have all that time to enjoy it was blissful. Opportunity. Opportunity. OPPORTUNITY!!!
I arrived at the BEAUTIFUL, PROFESSIONAL, radiology office. Met with two amazing female techs for my mammogram and ultrasound, both of which went GREAT and my new results were emailed to my new doctor.
Even with mundane tasks, when we trust The Force Within, let life lead (and assume that everything is always working out for us) it can take us on a wonderful journey where each obstacle turns into an opportunity to learn and grow.
Do you practice "Letting Life Lead"? Where has it taken you? Let me know in the comments below!
All my love,
Rhonda
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May THE FORCE WITHIN be with you!
Rhonda Ross is a singer-songwriter, an Emmy-nominated actress, and a Personal Power Practitioner. For musical, speaking or workshop bookings: email info@TheRhondaRoss.com
