Wait … For … It …

By Andrea Hess • September 29th, 2011

My daughter is with her Dad for all of her fall break this year, leaving me with twelve whole days to move about the country (or world) as I please.  To be honest, I had it in my head that I would go somewhere far, far afield of Phoenix, Arizona.  I was thinking New Zealand, or Europe … Morocco was also spooking around in my head.

Whenever I looked at possible destinations, though, that small, inner knowingness that helps me make my choices remained completely absent.

Of course, I asked my Spirit Guides and Higher Self for guidance.  I knew that I wanted to be somewhere beautiful, that I wanted time to write … but I also didn’t want to go somewhere I’d be all by myself.

Guidance did not show up.

It was really, really annoying.  I was very close not once, but twice, to finalizing a retreat to Kripalu … mainly because I wanted the decision made and my plans firmly in place.

Luckily, I held off.  I didn’t know why nothing was really “clicking.”  And as much as my ego wanted to know where I was going … I decided to wait.

Everything changed when a friend of mine called with a business idea – one that I might be somewhat involved with.

And wouldn’t you know it … what arose out of that conversation is a trip to beautiful Sonoma, where he lives.  I finally go the intuitive “click” I was waiting for.  I’m renting a car and staying at a hotel so that I can write and drive to the coast as I please.  And not only do I get to spend time with one friend … as it turns out, another good friend of mine is going to be in the area that same week.  And to top it all off, I’ll be completing my trip by attending the Spiritual Marketing Quest in San Francisco, to which my friend Suzanne Falter-Barns was kind enough to invite me.

So … I get to go somewhere beautiful, I’ll have lots of time to write, AND I’ll be surrounded by good friends a large part of the time.

Does it get more perfect than that?  I don’t think so.

Would I have thought of this myself?  Definitely not.

Sometimes waiting for guidance really, really pays off.  And if we remain detached from what that guidance may be … we’re far more likely to recognize it when it shows up.  If I’d been inwardly insistent on an overseas trip, I would have missed a beautiful experience that is right under my nose.

So ask for guidance … and wait.  Act as soon as it shows up … but not sooner!

Blessings,
Andrea

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By Lori Ference on September 30th, 2011 at 6:02 am

Love it, Andrea!!

Thanks for sharing the importance of patience in asking for and receiving guidance. I threw a hissy fit with my guides yesterday, yet they are calmly assuring me to do what I would perceive as small on a daily basis, following through on my commitments. So, this affirmation couldn’t come at a better time. THANKS!!

By Lindsay | The Daily Awe on September 30th, 2011 at 6:06 am

LOVE IT! Enjoy your trip Andrea! I really like that you shared this with us. It’s comforting to know that even spiritual teachers don’t get instant answers all of the time. :)
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By Michelle Barr on September 30th, 2011 at 6:15 am

I love that, Andrea! When I allow it, the Universe can orchestrate some great things for me that I never could have thought to put together in just that way for myself. Have a great trip! I was in San Francisco in May for the Spiritual Marketing Quest. Jeffrey and Suzanne’s energy when they are working together is beautiful, hearing Lissa Boles’ speak was so inspirational and moving, and my buddy Dike Drummond is the MC for this one. I loved being in San Francisco. Enjoy the beautiful time you have created with Spirit!
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By Rebecca Hanson on September 30th, 2011 at 6:45 am

Andrea,

What a wonderful reminder on going with the flow and listening to ‘the voice’. When it is right, it seems so easy. Thanks for the article and have a great time on your reTREAT!!

By Mai on September 30th, 2011 at 6:58 am

Beautiful Insight Andrea! Serves as a wonderful reminder for oftentimes impatient me who wants to finalize plans and not have to deal with the fuzziness. We will always know when we need to know don’t we? Thank you!!

By Laura Warnke on October 14th, 2011 at 12:46 pm

Patience is not my strong suit as I like to “get things done and checked off the list”, but the times I have waited for further guidance, it has always been better than I expected.

I think I needed the reminder in patience today. Thank you!
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