I was always of the opinion that if a door was closed to me, I just had to keep pushing until it finally opened. Inevitably, what I found behind that door was something I only thought I wanted. I’d find myself in a muddy swamp instead of the beautiful field of grass I had imagined. Sadly, that forced-open door was no longer there — there was no going back, no starting over.
These days, I’m more likely to walk away from those closed doors. When I am operating from my gut instinct, I’m better able to leave them alone. Not for me? Ok, I’m cool with that! My path may be difficult at times, but I don’t need to invite into my life anything which isn’t in my highest good, tripping me up and obstructing my true way.
I’m human. Learning is what I’m here to do. Repeating the same mistakes is like being on the hamster’s wheel — lots of effort with no ground gained. I want to gain as much knowledge as I can, while thoroughly enjoying the ride. Accepting limits is part of it. Finding the blessings in the challenges comes with the program. Learning to ride the waves leads to joy in the swells!
Today I’m grateful for closed doors. I’m grateful for the experiences which have led me to feel that way. I can be at peace with knowing that although one door may be closed to me, there are many more which open gently, inviting me to those adventures which are meant for me.
