Gifts from the Universe
Suffering is optional
Hello My Friends!
Today we're going to talk about something tender. Something edgy, one of those cold, hard truths. Maybe... curl up with this one on the couch or toss on your favorite hoodie or comfy socks. You've been warned.
Suffering is optional yet, so many of us cling to it like it's a safety blanket.
There, I said it! Ooph. I get it. The universe, at times, hands us gifts wrapped in messy, gross packaging. A breakup. A breakdown. A moment of mental mess. A shift that shakes us down to our roots. Then we sit with it and judge.
You know what I mean.
"This isn't fair"
"This shouldn't be happening"
"Why me"
"This is too hard"
Those are the moments when you are choosing to suffer!
Yup, you heard me. You are choosing to suffer. To sit holding that ugly, poorly wrapped gift and.. I don't know. Admire it? Accept it as what you deserve? Wonder if you can send it back to Amazon??
Honestly though. What do you think would happen if you unwrapped it? Maybe took some deep breaths to reset your mind, to relax, and to receive the wisdom that poorly wrapped gift was handing you instead of judging it by the wrapping paper, or one might say, the cover.
The tricky truth is, often, you judging is really you resisting what is coming next. The expansion the Universe is handing you. This grossly wrapped gift is not a punishment even if it initially feels that way.
I see it all the time working with clients and you see it too! People asking for change... maybe it's a move, a new job, or a better partner. But, when the breakup comes, or the new job offer is 500 miles away, or name your obstacle happens, you do everything in your power to stand firm where you are. You know what I'm talking about, the pleading to not change.
"Let's try counseling"
"I think I simply need a vacation"
"Would I really have to move"
"But I don't want to"
Today I invite you to stop judging the delivery or the gift by it's wrapping. To start trusting the universe's intentions and engaging discernment. The Universe is in perfect design. Our job is to trust that implicitly. There's nothing going wrong, ever. As my friend Martina says, let's resign as general manager of the Universe.
Discernment is a powerful tool. However, when used as a shield, it blocks us from receiving. I promise, the Universe is not out to get you. She is generous. She wants everyone to grow and be happy but, sometimes, that growth or happiness is disguised as discomfort.
Most times that growth is disguised as discomfort.
(Read that again)
Here are some things to ponder:
Where are you choosing to suffer because it feels safe?
Where are you using your discernment as an excuse?
It's time to loosen your grip. To let the gifts in. To let the healing and change begin to work it's magic. Watch this short Instagram reel. It explains things beautifully.
Are you ready to receive what's waiting for you? I'm here to help you open and unpack whatever the Universe hands you with love, clarity, and some pretty powerful insight and support.
It's time to shift from suffering to receiving.
I promise, it's easier than you think it is.
Big hugs,
--Robin
(This article was co-written with Nichole Chapais of Stargazer Creative)