Letting Go

Venus Quincunx Neptune

You just can’t seem to stop replaying that comment they made over and over in your mind. It’s time to figure out why.–astrology.com

In the past obsessive thinking was a frequent occurrence for me, interfering with my sleep and with my ability to focus on important tasks throughout the day. I used to obsess about lots of things—my son’s care, my career path, my son’s father. These days I only seem to get stuck on certain tender areas in my relationships. When this happens I have to be careful to take time to let the obsession pass before I try to talk about the upset I’m feeling. I can’t hear the voice of Spirit when my own inner child is wailing.

So I focus on being in the PRESENT. 99% of the time I am obsessing about the FUTURE. I keep bringing my mental focus back to whatever creative task or project I am working on, using the energy of obsession to fuel the fire of creation. I don’t repress my feelings, but only give myself 15 minutes a couple of times a day to really feel, so that I don’t get stuck in my obsession again. I also pray, meditate, journal, and do movement practice. After all of that, Spirit usually helps me to let go, and the obsession lifts. It’s a miracle to have obsession lift without anything being resolved, and to feel love and joy in living flow through my heart once again.