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MEDITATION

MEDITATION

GOING WITH THE FLOW

Though flow has many expressions, it always feels
rooted, vital and expansive, whether it is gentle
or fierce. It will neither be
pushy nor a push-over. It
is always a balanced expression of interconnection within the whole.

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hen we contemplate the ways in which we are attached to doing in order to feel a
sense of purpose, we quickly see that we are habituated into thinking that we are the
very force that gives us life. We may have lost sight of the life force that flows through us to
sustain us in each moment. We have forgotten that we are in essence that very flow.
Going with the flow is not passive, but an intelligent recalibration of the notion of who or
what is doing. We usually think “I” - a divided sense of self - is the doer. As such, we feel
compelled to take charge of this moment, which somehow we perceive as against us. Yet
all the while, we are lovingly supported within a compassionate and wise whole.
The notion of surrender, acceptance or “going with the flow” may sound like a resignation
of our will, But there is deep, contemplative wisdom in being able to choose such ease.
The choice is based on understanding the nature of reality, the way in which we are vastly
interconnected, never separate, always within grace.
Flow is not blind and listless, but active and awake. It is a flow-er-ing of consciousness within
you as it dances effortlessly within the whole. You, your ego-self, has gotten out of the way.
This way of living is about being in service to the creative flow, a force greater than your
individual ego or will. This force is not about you, but arises through you. You are witness to
its unfolding. It can have a wide range of expressions, from a gentle lap wave, to a huge
tsunami.
The other day, as I was walking to my gym, my husband noticed a brawl taking place in the
park up ahead. A group surrounded someone who was being beaten up. As soon as I noticed this, an energy arose through me that led to me running faster than I ever have down
two blocks, right into the center of the fight consisting of five men and one woman. A fierce
presence, like a karate cry, arose through me as it commanded everyone to step back
and break it up. This force took over, and had only one objective: disperse the violence to
ensure safety for all. At no point did I engage in anger, or even physically touch anyone. The
energy alone took care of all that was needed. I was just the body through which it arose.
Once everyone was safe, I walked away, back to what felt more like my normal self.
Flow is about life force, which moves, sustains and arises through us in each moment, when
we are willing to co-create with it. But it is never about us. Any sense of self that may think
it is the force doing, feeds our ego and our sense of being divided from the whole. Of this,
we must be careful.

Contrary to what many
of us may habitually perceive, life is not happening “to” you. You are an
active co-creator in actualizing what is. Try this
meditation to help you
embrace the possibility of
going with flow in each
moment:
1. Find a quiet place to
sit relaxed without the
risk of falling asleep.
Allow your spine to be
straight, but not rigid.
It is best not to lean
against pillows, a wa