Discovering Misalignments
This past August I traveled to Seattle to visit family and friends. Much to my surprise, an amazing and unexpected thing happened. All of my stresses melted away. I felt so relaxed and at peace. Many of the anxiety-related behaviors and symptoms I experience in my daily life stopped. I stopped biting my nails and craving sweets, my back felt relaxed and loose, and I began sleeping soundly through the night. In fact, a few nights, I was even able to sleep 9 to 12 hours.
A couple days before returning home to Boston I noticed the stress edging its way back in. Ugh. Then, upon returning home and to my part-time office job, all of the behaviors and symptoms magically re-appeared! What was causing all this stress and anxiety? I immediately saw an opportunity to learn something about myself.
I took some time to consider the particular stressors in my life. What kind of stress did each present? Could I make changes that would reduce or eliminate the stress or stressor ?
I found the most stressful and most changeable situation was returning to my office job. I love the environment and the company. But, the work is not in alignment with my life purpose and takes up time I would rather be using for activities that nourish me and support me as a whole person. In addition, I had planned on completing my service there by June, which had already come and gone.
Once I made this connection it became clear to me that the “problem” or misalignment in my life is that I am doing something that does not support my life purpose or personal truth. It is a huge barrier to peace, joy, ease of life, and fulfillment. So, I know that right now is the perfect time to let it go. What an amazing learning experience :)
Letting go is not always easy. But it is very freeing.
A couple days before returning home to Boston I noticed the stress edging its way back in. Ugh. Then, upon returning home and to my part-time office job, all of the behaviors and symptoms magically re-appeared! What was causing all this stress and anxiety? I immediately saw an opportunity to learn something about myself.
I took some time to consider the particular stressors in my life. What kind of stress did each present? Could I make changes that would reduce or eliminate the stress or stressor ?
I found the most stressful and most changeable situation was returning to my office job. I love the environment and the company. But, the work is not in alignment with my life purpose and takes up time I would rather be using for activities that nourish me and support me as a whole person. In addition, I had planned on completing my service there by June, which had already come and gone.
Once I made this connection it became clear to me that the “problem” or misalignment in my life is that I am doing something that does not support my life purpose or personal truth. It is a huge barrier to peace, joy, ease of life, and fulfillment. So, I know that right now is the perfect time to let it go. What an amazing learning experience :)
Letting go is not always easy. But it is very freeing.
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