Comments on: Focusing on Outcome: Taking the Long View

By: Janet

Janet — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 02:48:17 +0000

In reply to Pam Kristan. What positive, clear thinking these statements show, Pam! It sounds good to me, too!

By: Pam Kristan

Pam Kristan — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 16:04:27 +0000

Hi there Janet —

My email is down so I thought I’d respond this way.
Here’s what I think/feel about my current huge project —
[what your desired outcome is] — to live in a lovely household where there’s mutual respect, delight in each other, and capacity/wherewithal to work things out
[where you want yourself to be at the end of the process] — held in the bosom of a mutually supportive community, honored for my contribution to it
[how you want the process to feel as you go along] — energizing, supported, encouraged
Yeayy! Sounds good to me.
Pam

By: Spiral Energies

Spiral Energies — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 01:05:49 +0000

In reply to Judy Tsafrir. I agree that those questions have their place and can be helpful, but might not have the positive effect of bringing one out of a "stuck" place. Self-examination can promote our spiritual and personal growth, but focusing on desired outcome is a bright and affirming way to go. Thanks for your thoughts. And, yes, the connection and communication with Spirit or Source, or our Highest Self (whatever way we conceive of this energy) is the ultimate point for inspiration and insight.

By: Judy Tsafrir

Judy Tsafrir — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 23:56:23 +0000

I found myself particularly intrigued by this passage:
“When we’re in challenging times, lots of questions come up for us. In an effort to make sense of things, to get un-stuck, we might ask any of a number of questions: “What’s going on here? Why is this happening? What does it mean? When is going to end? What did I do to bring this on? What can I learn from it?” All are valid questions whose answers bring us important information and insight into the situation and can help us grow spiritually.”
I know for myself, that though these questions are valid and valuable, that in the moment that potentially they could heighten my anxiety, sense of internal pressure and unfortunately, self-criticism. There is of course a place for both strategies. But I do like the idea of asking for help, acknowledging that we are not omnipotent. It will always ultimately be up to us to do the work. But hopefully, with the guidance and inspiration of Spirit.