Transformation or Tragedy?

How to Turn Tragedy into Transformation

If you have been reading my articles all year, you will recall that I have said that transformation is a powerful energy this year. Of course you can undergo change any time, but this year, the Universal energy is that of transformation, and it is getting stronger and harder to ignore.

It doesn't matter whether you are a spiritual seeker or an ordinary person just trying to get through each day. You will be affected by this energy. The more un-conscious a person is, the more trouble they have with this powerful force for change. The reason for that is that the energy must have an effect on you, and if you don't direct it into positive change, it will go into drama and trauma.

Change requires that you see things differently. To see things differently, you have to give up an old perspective or old beliefs. Usually, these beliefs are held very closely, and frequently are handed down through the family. Even if the family pattern is one of drama, victimhood and negativity, it is still very hard to release.

When the transformation energy comes along, it stimulates your being into having an opportunity for change. This year, the opportunities are coming fast and furious. And they are coming in all sizes. I am seeing far more major opportunities for change than in previous years. But that also means more drama, trauma and unpleasantness.

Even for those who are doing personal growth work, this energy can be very challenging. It floats an old pattern or belief into present time and gives you a chance to change it by reacting differently than you did in the past. None of us lives consciously all the time, so this becomes quite an interesting task.

I have told quite a few of my clients I do personal sessions with that one of the themes of this year is 'things are better than they appear to be', which means, no matter how bad it looks, do NOT fall into the trap of thinking things are bad. If you do that, you will be sucked down a negative spiral. That means you cannot indulge in 'poor me' or drama or victim energy for even one minute, or the old patterns will kick in and drag you down.

The minute a 'bad' situation comes up, reflect on how you can react with confidence that you can create a positive outcome no matter how bad things look. Do not act out of fear or negativity. Question all old beliefs and patterns. If you do this, you will not only turn things around very quickly, you will become a more balanced and harmonious person. This leads to success and happiness.

Nigel and I have both been tested on a nearly weekly basis this year. It is so unlike past years. But the up side is that we are getting instant positive feedback when we practice what we preach.

The latest incident occurred during the hectic time when we were moving my Mom to assisted living last week. She is 88 years old, and she has a lot of infirmities, but she has adamantly refused to even talk about assisted living since my Dad passed away two years ago. So we supported her as best we could, even though we were not in favor of her living alone in the old house. About two weeks ago, she decided she needed to move into assisted living. Pronto. Fortunately, we had thoroughly researched the area and had a place picked out. We went and chose an apartment that was perfect for her and set the moving date.

My Mom has 5 compression fractures in her back and is in constant pain. She hasn't ridden in a car in about two years. The two hour drive to come up to her new home had me worried a bit. We talked it over with her, and she felt a minivan would be the best choice, as that was her last car, and she found it relatively easy to enter and exit.

We went to Hertz and reserved a minivan for the move. I told my Mom the reservation was done. Her first comment was, “I hope it isn't a Chevy.” Her neighbors had a Chevy van, and she found it uncomfortable. This comment from her was a reflection of my concerns that she might not travel well. She asked if we could guarantee getting a certain make or model, and I said not really.

In the old days, that would have set me on a spiral of worry, since it was beyond my control to give her what she wanted. Instead of doing that, I focused on what I wanted. I wanted to have the move be smooth and easy for us all and safe and comfortable for my Mom. We went to pick up the van on moving day, and it was a brand new Toyota Sienna. This just happened to be the make and model of my Mom's last car, and she was thrilled. What are the odds of that happening? I am sure if I had gone into negative mode, it would have turned out differently and become a big drama.

My Mom's move is a big change. It necessitates a lot of letting go. It is so easy to look at what she has lost and left behind, which was a lot. But we are helping her stay focused on the positive aspects of the change. She is giving it her best shot, and as a result, it is going way better than anyone would have predicted.

What opportunities are coming up for you? Do you see them as opportunities, or do you see them as problems or dramas? Living consciously and staying focused on your goals with positive intent is going to make all the difference for you this year.

A tool that I recommend is the Osho Transformation Tarot deck. I have used the Osho Zen Tarot for many years, and it is wonderful for doing spreads on a subject. For this type of situation, though, the Transformation deck is ideal. The Transformation deck requires a different approach from tradtional tarot. Draw a single card to help resolve a situation, or to set the tone for your day. You can do spreads if you wish, but the information in them is so rich that one card is usually more than enough. I say more than enough, because if you are not a student of Zen, you will find some of the cards a bit mystifying at first. But don't let that stop you. This deck can guide you towards a new perspective that can make all the difference in your life. Visit our bookstore to see more details on the cards. They are listed under Cards and Divination Tools.

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Whatever you do, promise yourself to be aware that opportunities come in unpleasant packages sometimes, and that it's up to you to create a positive outcome. Good luck with the massive shift energies!