New Sneakers – Non secular Media Weblog

By Janet Weissman

I’m not one who buys into conspiracy theories.  I don’t doubt the moon touchdown and I’ve no questions on Space 51 or any of the premature deaths of public figures.  Nevertheless, there’s one factor that I periodically query and marvel if one thing fishy is afoot.  

Over many, a few years I’ve observed sneakers are sometimes extra comfy IN the shoe retailer than after the acquisition. The trendy footwear that was not too tight, didn’t rub or chafe on the retailer instantly damage my ft. After years of this commentary, I’ve definitively concluded shoe shops have particular padding within the carpet that makes each shoe really feel good. That is the one conspiracy concept I assist.

The opposite day I noticed a pair of sneakers that was as soon as uncomfortable had one way or the other turn out to be simpler to put on.  The Ah-Ha was that is precisely what occurs with new concepts, ideas or experiences.

When one thing new exhibits up it doesn’t matter what it’s or the way it was first observed, there appears to be a interval of adjustment earlier than it feels comfy.  This new factor is changing one thing that was there earlier than; it could be a brand new relationship, a brand new job or a brand new pair of sneakers.  The previous relationship, job or sneakers had been “properly worn” and have become so acquainted and cozy that the time when it was new has been forgotten. 

The expertise of something new, even when we would like the brand new object, comes with the requirement of studying easy methods to use it or alter to it. This may typically be difficult.  So as to add to this conundrum it appears the longer we now have been connected to the “previous factor” the extra daunting and uncomfortable the shift to the brand new will be.

I’ve written about change earlier than and doubtless will once more, as a result of change is fixed.  Change is one factor we will all the time ensure will happen and our permission shouldn’t be required. 

At present, there are various new concepts, eventualities, experiences and tradition re-workings occurring.  Previous concepts, patterns and methods are being challenged (and rightfully so) at a breakneck pace.  Every day appears to carry forth circumstances that even six months in the past appeared unattainable to even think about, a lot much less expertise.  There seems to be an enormous dis-comfort zone in every single place.

It’s virtually like the entire world is carrying a brand new pair of sneakers and their toes are being pinched.  It’s actually laborious to maneuver ahead when each step is excruciating. 

We have to adapt to the brand new world paradigm simply as we “break in” new footwear. We collectively have to placed on these concepts, stroll round in them so we will start to comprehend we actually wanted a brand new pair of sneakers (ideas).  They’re solely uncomfortable as a result of they match higher, the previous sneakers (concepts) had been worn out, they didn’t improve the brand new outfit (world) and wanted to be up to date.  

We’re being provided a chance to improve our worldly expertise by getting previous the previous. We will all agree the previous is gone, it has vanished. The previous is a reminiscence that’s solely stored alive by always bringing it forth. Hopefully a second will stand up in our collective thoughts to query the good thing about residing in what’s not more than an historical story that’s typically embellished to make it greater than it ever was.  

The previous was probably not “the great ole days”; it was merely “the times” that had been lived by.  The significance of the previous lies in what have we realized from it.  If the “lesson” has not been absorbed it should reappear, every step ahead is the muse for the following and we now have presently been stagnant in our momentum course of.  There was the assumption that all the things had been uncovered, realized, studied and no extra development or change was required. NOT SO FAST Bunky!

What actually has been occurring is a scarcity of motivation, it’s that consolation zone of delay or it may wait consciousness.  It’s precisely the place my thoughts goes when it tells me I can do it later, I can go subsequent week to get these new sneakers although that fancy occasion is subsequent week. 

So I procrastinated and now right here’s that occasion the place I’ve to put on these new sneakers and they’re actually hurting my ft, as a result of it’s the primary time I’m carrying them.  Are you able to see how ideas will be the identical? Do you perceive how new ideas are so tough to just accept as a result of they’ve been denied for thus lengthy?

That is “put on” we’re proper now.  We have to put on these new sneakers, even when they damage, however don’t worry, earlier than too lengthy we’ll get used to these new sneakers (ideas). That’s when it will likely be time to buy groceries and take a look at on one thing new once more.  

Chapter 30 of A Course in Miracles is titled “The New Starting”. That is precisely the area we live in now.  The introduction tells us every one contributes to the attainment of the aim with their willingness of observe. What’s the aim? I consider it’s to have the ability to dwell collectively peacefully and respect each other, as a result of that’s the means we ALL discover Peace. “And collectively will these steps lead you from desires of judgment to forgiving desires and out of ache and worry.”

These new sneakers will  look marvelous on you!!!!

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Janet Weissman Bio

Janet was launched to A Course in Miracles in 1991 and it shortly grew to become a significant a part of her life.

She has led weekly ACIM teams since 1998. She presently has two weekly teams assembly on Zoom . There may be additionally one in-person group assembly in Wilton Manors, Florida each different week at The Satisfaction Heart.

Janet data the every day lesson from the ACIM Workbook on YouTube. She is presently in her fourth 12 months of recordings. Yow will discover her at @janetweissman

In 2020 she revealed her first e book, “Good Morning DearHearts” which remains to be accessible on Amazon or her web site JanetWeissman.com   She is presently able to publish once more with a flip e book of affirmations. It’s titled “Knowledge with a Twist”

Janet schedules periods with purchasers for both religious counsel or just to go deeper into their very own religious observe with particular person steerage, or reiki.

She will be contacted at Jstarmiracle@gmail.com