The Importance of a Plan

I have recently been in a bit of a fog, and for some reason, I felt like it was wise that I keep going, a la car in thick fog style. Slightly unwise, as noted by my Spirits, sending my laptop ended up going off the fritz, my eggun taking my wallet from me, and my ancestors insisting I make a plan even though I feel like when I’ve done that it hasn’t really been followed. So here I am with the best possible outcome in this moment being to surrender and do what is asked of me.

In full gratitude to my community, I was able to reach out to a friend and peer in the spiritual community for some clarity. On one end, I knew that I was exactly where I needed to be, and on the other, I felt like I was missing something. Apparently, my ancestors desperately needed me to make a plan, despite my bitterness around it. It took me a few days to work through my frustrations and become clear about my trouble with planning. I had been engulfed in the journey, doing every and all things at once trying to move forward instead of taking myself outside for simply a second to create a map and gain a sense of direction.

On one hand I believe that I have relinquished control to the universe as I lean into my word of the year, flow. On the other, what I had come to realize, is in that process of surrendering and seeking to ease my frustrations with the ways of life; I have also allowed my power to lie dormant. Making a plan was the beginning of my power waking up again! So I just sat down and did it. In a moment where I knew I had nothing else I should be doing other than this.  It took me a while and I had to step outside of my career and gain a bird’s eye view to be able to see where I am and where I needed to go. I first made a practice plan  which had a bit of jaded energy as it was coming out, and then eventually as my frustration subsided and I worked through where I am currently and where I would like to be, I was able to develop a more concrete plan and path forward. 

And then something magical happened…!

My plan became activated and I felt empowered! I  could see the opportunities that were available and aligned with my plan and was able to then create actionable tasks which can be  planned out through my weekly schedule. I felt as if, now that I had a plan, I had a direction. Whether everything in the plan happened in the order and at the time I desired it to, would not change the direction I have designed. 

I'm grateful to my ancestors and Spirits for their persistence and reinforcing in me that I have all the tools I need. Many of my projects have gained more solid legs and in being more clear on what I want for myself and where I would like to go, I can utilize my support system and community in a more intentional and direct way. What I have learned is that sometimes we are too much in the journey and are just doing what we feel we should to get through what may be a little clouded for us. When was the last time you gave your plan a makeover/upgrade. Take yourself outside of the chaos of the moment and fly above your life. Where are you at? Where are you going? Where would you like to be? Who would you like to be? What actions will become the stepping stones on your journey? 

Get clear, Get confident, Get to Work! 

Peace 

Love & Gratitude