“The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.”
~ M. Scott Peck
Have you ever been lost in your car at an intersection, unsure which way to turn? The light changes to green, and you’re forced to make a choice. It really doesn’t matter which way you go. It’ll be okay, because usually once you start moving it becomes clear from your surroundings if you’re headed in the right direction. If you’re not, all you need to do is turn around – problem solved. It was your doing something, getting unstuck, that brought you the answer you sought.
If only we were provoked to change when faced with similar circumstances outside of our vehicles. Too often when we need to receive something and don’t know what to do, we stay stuck in pain and unhappiness. It isn’t until we absolutely can’t stand it any longer that we are compelled to do something, anything to affect a change.
Sound familiar? I think that’s where our country is with the Healthcare Reform Act. The soaring cost of health insurance and healthcare and the high percentage of uninsured adults and children in America, of all places, finally became intolerable for most people. I agree that we need to discover a better way (receive an answer), so I say bring it on – change that is. Just like the intersection: if we’re making a wrong turn, it will become apparent and we’ll make another plan. It’s the doing something, anything, which changes our perspective, enabling us to see a better option.
When you need a new plan, don’t wait for the pain to turn into suffering—do something! Trust the Universe to applaud your courage and honor your intention. There is good for you, me and our country, and we ought to have it! As we get going, we will be guided and supported. I can’t wait to see the good in store for us all!