And the Bells Chimed On

There is little doubt that the last few weeks have been a time of upheaval if you live in California. One thing after the other has contributed to a bit of discomfort. Between the cycles of earthquakes, intense wind storms, fires, smoke filling up our air, power outages, lack of internet and cell service, household water being turned off, shortages of supplies, as well as gas stations, bridges and stores being shut down for days at a time, it’s a wonder we are still up and running. I feel like Dorothy on her way to Oz. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

And people are talking. It feels like a pre-cursor to a dystopic life. How much more can we take? Admittedly, it has been fascinating to watch. We have become a bit spoiled with our creature comforts, but why is the Universe showing us so much turmoil all at once?

So, I decided to ask. That’s what meditation is for after all. Ask the Universe your question and you will eventually receive an answer. I sat quietly in order to ponder these seemingly never-ending inconveniences—and that’s when I heard them. No, it wasn’t voices that I heard. My answer showed up in the sound of the wind chimes that played the symphony of their sweet sounds just outside my window. It occurred to me that even through the chaos, the bells chimed on.

Those wind chimes could be seen as a metaphor. Through thick and thin, no matter how life appears to be, the Divine is still with us. There has been no abandonment here. We are simply being shown that the disorder that is occurring on the outside of us, is a reflection of what is going on inside of us. In other words, we are being shown that it’s time to shake things up and clean house a bit. This “cleanup” will inevitably open the door for the new and good stuff to come in. And new and good stuff definitely works for me.

Ergo, we have the opportunity to take a look at what is no longer serving us and let it go too. Whether it’s the physical stuff in our house that we need to clear out, or if it’s our old beliefs and current fears that we need to address, it’s time to take stock and see what needs a transformation in our life. 

Maya Angelou said, “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Wise words from a wise woman. Change is not always easy, but the end result is worth the ride.

Thank you for reading and Namaste! (The Light in me recognizes the Light in you!)

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