In my early twenties life was moving very fast.
We had just gotten married, had our first baby, bought our first house and started a new business within the span of 12 months.
We had all of the world in front of us and all of the arrogance of youth that told us we could handle it all.
But everything was so confusing. I felt like I was in a fog and didn’t understand all of what was happening and why.
I was in full reaction mode all of the time.
I haphazardly booked an angel reading with a lady in my home town to try to find some guidance.
At the end of the session, she told me to write something I wanted on a piece of paper, and then she would say some prayers and we would burn the paper (for reasons I can’t remember now).
I don’t know why or where it came from, but for the first time I can remember, I just so badly wanted clarity in my life.
I wrote it on the piece of paper, we did the ritual and I left. I have never since seen or spoke to the lady again.
That was a pivotal moment for me.
I have been seeking clarity in all aspects of my life ever since and most of the time, it is what makes all of the difference.
Clarity comes from boiling a situation down and sorting out my intention. What exactly do I want from this? Why am I doing what I’m doing? Who am I doing it for?
It comes from figuring out the meaning behind famous quotes or cliches. There is infinite wisdom out there… but what exactly are they trying to say? What can I learn from it and how can I apply it to my life?
I look for clarity in understanding other people. Who are they? Where do they come from? What are they really trying to say when they speak? How does what they are saying reflect back on me? Or does it reflect back on me?
Sometimes all of the clarity you have is that you have no clarity… and that’s ok too.
Without clarity, you can’t move consistently forward without resistance. Your own fear and desire block you and you can’t see the whole picture. You can’t help but make selfish choices. You are reactive instead of proactive.
Clarity is power.
Once you have it, everything falls into place.