Riding the Wave

People often talk about “going with the flow.”  The essence of the phrase, as I understand it, is allowing and not resisting.  When it comes to life, there’s so much that happens that is completely out of our control in any way, shape or form.  We have total control over our thoughts, and erego over  our intentions and corresponding actions.   What life chooses to hand us in any given moment is entirely up to life.

I’ve had a week (so far) that’s required me to truly let go and go with the flow, or “ride the wave” as I prefer to call it.  I heard this phrase used by a colleague the other day and it seems quite apt.  I’ve got my goals and directions that I’m holding, and now I’m just riding the wave of what comes my way, going with the flow, and trusting that I will land where I actually intend — and knowing that even if I don’t end up right on point, I’ll be in the vicinity or somewhere better.

Sure, I have my moments of wanting to try and control it all.  But have you ever tried to control a wave?  It totally backfires.  So really, it’s just easy to ride it, navigate it, roll with it — and trust that it’s all good, while I control what I can — namely my thoughts and corresponding actions.

Bottom-line:  as I ride this current wave, I’m choosing to hold on to thoughts like “I love myself” and “all is well” — these thoughts keep my moving along, no matter how rough the waters.  What thoughts will you hold as you ride YOUR wave?