More Thorny Tea-Time Messages!

An addendum to today's first post...

I am so lit up by the messages that keep coming in today! I made myself another cup of tea after a morning of processing what I had already been given, again choosing 1 tea bag from 2 different boxes. Again, two identical messages involving thorns🤩

Another thorny message:)

The interpretation that I am receiving of this follow-up double message is that my EXPERIENCE of something is far more effective and meaningful than pondering an action, weighing the pros and cons, staying in a place of stagnation or numbness, or listening to the advice of others. I must go through my lessons and see where it takes me. This is the most powerful way for me to learn.

Taking a step in a certain direction, perhaps towards a particular goal or relationship, will give me a clear indication of whether it is a good fit. How do I know what something is by thinking about it on my own? Endless rumination and heeding the advice of others does not give me a direct experience. I must go through my life actively, rather than sit on the sidelines trying to get it right, afraid to go towards or away from something.

Experience is what brings me a sense of aliveness, conflict, joy, fear, etc. My body is a communication device, letting me know what kinds of thoughts and beliefs I am holding unconsciously as a new experience is embraced. It will tense, tingle, get sleepy or sick or cold, etc., as I move through my daily life. By paying attention to my thoughts, how I feel physically and emotionally, and by taking the time to pause and check in with my Inner Guidance, I learn very quickly what is most helpful for me. Do I stay, or go? Take another step forward, a step back, or just be still and wait until clarity comes?

After I step forward towards something that I truly care about, I often experience a knee-jerk emotional reaction that is often fear-based and frantic. The fear-based part of my mind, the ego, is always trying to advise me as to what I should say or do. I do not benefit from listening to this voice in my mind.

In these moments I have a desire to share my thoughts with a person involved in the situation, but this has caused unnecessary confusion and suffering. I am learning to share my emotional reactions with Spirit or with trusted support people who know that I am communicating out of an ego belief, and who will give me the allowance to express myself without judgement or advising me. I need to pause and wait until the emotional reaction calms down before speaking or acting.

Once the emotions have calmed down, I can see the situation much clearer and take the next step lightly, confidently and with love leading me, rather than a fearful, anxious energy pushing me like a bully. It has taken me a long time to be willing do to this, and it is still an area that I need to focus on every day, especially with areas of my life that seem "important". It is those areas that require my utmost care and mindfulness.

This tea message gives me permission to continue to go towards what I am drawn to, and to move away from what feels conflicting or limited. This is how I learn what feels most expansive, loving and joyful. I have permission to explore, expand and try things out, and to say "No" to what isn't for me. All experiences are equally valuable as learning opportunities.

Now, I'm off to make another cup of tea! 🫖☕️