Effortlessness..a personal story

[lildreamer316]

From a blog I just stumbled upon. Thought some might like.

"Some of the very best things that have happened in my music career have been completely unplanned by me.

In other words, I didn’t struggle or strain to figure out the how of the thing. I didn’t bang on doors and bang on them again, or make a kajillion phone calls. Sometimes I think our lesson in this lifetime is about allowing, and about trusting that things always work out once we intend them — but that they work out in a way that is best for us, not in a way that would be best for someone else. Pushing, struggling, and straining have never worked for me. Showing up, being clear, doing the inner-work, taking action — those have worked.

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1 - The mantra of effortlessness is: “In its own perfect time.”

Yes, I intended an endorsement. It’s what I wanted. And it’s almost as if the angels heard it and said, “Okay, okay, we got it. Give us some space and let us figure this one out.”

2 - Gifts can appear out of seemingly bad situations. (P.S. �Ķ there ARE no bad situations!)

That showcase I did wasn’t easy. The bulk of the artists there were presenting hard-core masterful pop songs, delivered with polish. I’m a completely different writer. I was out of my element. And yet, there was Jenny. And she connected to what I was doing. Time and time again, this has happened. I never know what big surprise will show up if I show up. Even in the tough situations.

3 - Your needs and your values will be considered in the manifestation of what you want.

The way this deal came to me was perfect, not only because of the serendipity, but also because of the other things I value. I value relationships. And I value authenticity. I like having a relationship with my artist rep because it feels real. Best of all, I didn’t network. I’m not a networker. If I had met Jenny and pushed at her or tried to get her to give me something, it would’ve been a whole different story.

I also value being “taken care of.” I love having an endorsement from a company that takes care of me. My guitar rep calls to check in on me. They pay for repairs. They’re always available for questions. I don’t think that any other endorsement deal would have offered this particular bonus.

4 - A little detachment helps.

When you’re clutching and clinging to your goals, you’re mucking the energy of them. You’re worrying about how it’s going to happen because you don’t believe that it can unless you have figured out the how. The point is that you don’t always know the best way or timing for something to happen for you.

5 - Show up.

You have to participate in the game. You have to show up. Effortlessness isn’t about sitting back and watching tv and hoping something good will happen. You have to participate and act. The myth is that effortlessness implies inaction. It’s not inaction. It’s action with allowing. It’s action with trust."

http://christinekane.com/blog/effortlessness-a-personal-story/

[midnight]

1. Sounds like it is about being patient, and having faith.

Advice my mother has given to me since I was little.