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 I think that pretty much says it all...doesn't it? Who's with me? I don't wear too many wool sweaters in Florida anymore...but I have many memories of itching through a winter day because I forgot to wear a t-shirt under my wool sweater. Is there anything more uncomfortable?
You itch...and itch...and think about itching...and you become irritable...and your whole day is bent out of shape. Why? Because you thought you would be comfortable in that wool sweater.
So, what wool sweaters are you wearing?
Recently, my wool sweater has been financial security. You know, the financial security that comes with a job that provides a paycheck each week. That kind of job security. My wife and I are on the other side of that spectrum...each trying to find wings for our freelance projects...and often remembering how nice it was when the checks came in the mail (whether we really earned them or not).
Financial security can be an itchy sweater. Looking at the bank account can make you squirm sometimes...and if you scratch too much...you might get a rash. (I have no idea where that analogy is going.)
Anyway, my point is...when my wife and I had "paying jobs" that gave us a sense of financial security...there were still other wool sweaters in our closet. Sitting on the porch today, it is easy to think that "things will be great as soon as we...(fill in the blank)." It's always been that way...it always will. It's an easy trap to fall into.
So, how do you stay out of the trap? I was reading the Godbert blog today...specifically "Approximately perfect," and Mario had some powerful thoughts on our individual and collective perfection...and what is needed more than anything is a change of our perception of our situation.
Spiritually, it is about recognizing the perfection that is always around us, whether we can see it or not. For me, it is about accepting that in Spirit, there is only one reality, and that reality is perfection. If I am seeing something else...I need to replace the imperfect picture with what I know to be its perfect opposite, and only, reality. From my last blog, it is about still changing your angle of perception. Getting a new perspective...and really...forcing myself to view the scene the way Spirit sees it...perfect...and nothing less.
So, as I was wearing my itchy financial security wool sweater today, I shifted my angle...and saw a perfect picture that included my whole family...and an abundant stream of income and opportunities...and a wholesome plate of gratitude. In a moment...the wool changed to cotton (okay, more of a polyfiber cotton...but I am getting there). No more fear, no more false picture of my situation = NO MORE WOOL!
So...what's your wool sweater? (Comments encouraged ;) --Travis
PS - I'll be out of town for a week and a half...lest you think I am lazy and not posting! Read more from Travis on his blog Travis Inc.
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