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Dear Friends and Clients,
Janice and I moved to Lynn Shore Drive in September. The cat was a
concern. He spent 20 out of 24 hours a day outside. Definitely an
outside cat. There was no traffic at Janice's and his Nahant home. A
cul-de-sac. A big back yard. Many trees and weeds to play around, a
stone wall to hide by. He would bring us mice and or a bird from time to
time. Proud of his hunting skills. How would he survive the move? we
wondered. Hundreds of cars whizzing by at all hours of the day and
night. Roaming on the beach from September until May would mean many
dogs to contend with, no backyard, and these were to name a few of the
concerns. I remember intending that it would all work out for the cat
and that he would be safe and sound in his new environment. What I did
not realize was that the solution was that he would have to become an
indoor cat!
We moved on Labor Day weekend. We brought the cat over to the new
home at the last possible moment. We figured that in a few weeks, three or so,
he would be able to go out and learn over time to navigate all the new
challenges he would face. He loved the new house. He seemed comfortable
right away. What was going on? I remember thinking. Could this be the
same cat that meowed by the door incessantly asking to go out even after
being indoors for only a few minutes?
Now it has been months and the cat has not even ONCE asked to go
outdoors. He looks out the windows and even sits near the door as it is
opened, but has never tried to rush out!
He has surrendered to the obvious! Life was going to be better for
him as an inside cat at this new house. He did not fight. Something
inside him told him that to resist this would mean frustration or
perhaps even death under a passing car. He is friendlier, spending time
on my desk and even staying put for petting and eventually even purring
with content. He never stood for petting!
Why is it that we cannot surrender that easily when life points out
through frustration that surrender is required?
The cat has prospered. He eats well. Treats come his way. He is warm
and dry. Hunting is no longer required. All that he requires is present
around him with no effort. His level of faith that he will be taken care
of amazes me!
We are no less than "Shadow" our cat and yet we persist in
struggling, stressing and fighting our way through this existence.
I recently surrendered after two years of struggle. I changed my
whole life by surrendering to what I was resisting. Many miracles came!
I have more clients just calling, classes filling, a wonderful job, a
waterfront home and more that all came to me! I was resisting my deepest
desire for "my own" training and coaching programs. Two weeks after
surrendering the Sandler license, my own program was born. People come
strictly by word of mouth.
I am grateful that "Shadow" reminds me of the benefit of surrender.
Surrender is key to prospering!
What are you resisting? What is keeping you from living the life you
imagine?
Go ahead! Surrender! Dare to prosper!
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