Living in the messy parts of life can be a spiritual tool during the time of the pandemic. One of the lessons that we can learn at this time is that life is not always predictable and that is OK.
Messy Times
Living in the messy parts of life during this time of pandemic, I would imagine, that most if not all of us have found ourselves having to make decisions that we did not want to make or were not ready to make. Additionally, we may have found that in making those decisions our options were not as optimal as we had hoped. It is difficult to make the best decision when the best option doesn’t seem to exist. At times like this we can become frustrated, feel out of control and wonder if order can ever be restored out of the chaos. For those of us who have lived a life of always making the “right” decision this is at times a nightmare.
Living in the Mess
Now is a good time to give yourself a break. As we live in the messy parts of life, it is a good time to remember that you are doing the best you can with the information that you have. Let go of the notion that you need to make the “right” decision and embrace the fact that its the best decision that can be made at this time. To take it a step further, be a good time to consider the fact that there are no “wrong” decisions. Frequently, decisions are made to help us maintain some control in our life and sometimes we are trying to control more than we need to or have the ability to control.
Ponder
It is sometimes difficult to believe that there are no wrong decisions. What if you could consider that each decision is a choice with multiple outcomes all of which would serve you in obtaining what you need or providing you with clarity about what you need? If you are trying to make decisions to feel like you have more control in your life, consider whether or not you really need to be in control of that particular area. A few weeks ago I wrote about surrender. Perhaps now is a good time to surrender to the messy nature of life right now and learn to enjoy it. Let me know how you are doing in the mess. Or if you would like help in learning about some spiritual tools to help during this time feel free to send me a message.
Bonus Pondering
The photo in today’s post is from the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain and designed by Antoni Gaudi. It has been almost 100 years in the making. The design and construction has been led by different entities over the years. Imagine all the decisions that had to be made and all the possible outcomes. The east and west sides of the cathedral are dramatically different as the building design changes with the progress of its building. And yet, it stands a combination of multiple decisions over time. Gaudi knew the structure would not be complete in his lifetime. He also knew that many decisions would need to be made without his input. Nor did Gaudi try to fill in all the details before his death. He trusted that those who followed him would make the best decision at the time. Just an added bonus for our pondering this week.
