No Turning Back
It is my belief that messages from the universe speak to me and remind me of something that is inside of me. When I first see them, I often don't even know what is really being advertised. Instead, the message conjures emotions or thoughts relating to something that is going on within me; in my heart, in my mind, in my soul. I see them on billboards, in magazines, store windows, church plaques...everywhere. I secretly call them soul whispers.
The messages are all around us
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I consciously choose to lead a creative life. It isn't always easy nor is it exactly the way I want it...yet. But, there is no turning back.
As many of you know. I have a 'crazy day job' and there are so many things I could say, but I won't. I define it as 'crazy' mostly because I do it and it does not feed my soul and for that I am crazy.
So, I took myself on a date with my camera Saturday to feed my soul and make my heart dance. I took the subway and exited at 33rd street (Union Square at 14th Street was my destination) choosing to walk and explore. I with my backpack on and inside carrying my 35mm camera, an extra lens, my point & shoot digital camera and in my pocket my iPhone - I walked.
Then I stopped in my tracks, in the middle of the street. I just stood there looking down at the 3 arrows that you see above and I started to laugh - out loud. Side note: in NYC, people laughing out loud to themselves occurs often but we usually write them off as crazy and keep walking. Happily, no one was around.
I laughed because my cameras were in my backpack. I laughed because I had to have this picture. I laughed because it was and still is exactly what I need to believe - - there is no turning back.
By the way, I also laughed because the light was turning and I had to get out of the way and then time the capture of the shot during a red light. As I attempted this a kind woman showed up and watched the light for me and prompted me when to move - so kind!
The universe is giving me permission to go any way BUT back.
I took my iPhone out of my pocket, this is a fairly new toy and Instagram is totally new to me but why not give it a try. I love how this turned out. I love the layer I added, I love that I chose to include my feet.
I really love that I get to choose and there isn't just one arrow - there a multiple so I can choose to do more than one thing. I can go one way and come back and take another path. So many options.
There is no turning back.
Today, I want to share this message from the universe with you.
Give yourself permission to move forward. To choose a path that feeds your soul.
There is no turning back.
what a fabulous post, love it Lori, certainly 100% true and that little blue dot??? Go forth and enjoy, you deserve every little bit of goodness and happiness that lies ahead for you. Liza xxx
ReplyDeleteLiza - thank you! For a moment, I actually thought of bending down and removing the blue dot but I stopped myself - I really don't like to change what I stumble upon and what speaks to me.
DeleteWhat a wonderful and synchronicity moment for you! I love it! Must feel good to be in tune with your inner soul and the spirits who guide you. Happy trails!
ReplyDeleteLinda - I'd like to think I'm in tune and honestly some days are better than others. I find that NYC challenges me to pay attention - there is just so much energy here.
DeleteTruly brilliant post Lori. Such an amazing message the Universe sent you.
ReplyDeleteI love your description of your day job...I'm right there with ya! xx
Thank you! Yes, the day job so many things to say but so not worth the energy it would take. xoxo
DeleteThe universe is very wise and we cannot yet go back in time. If the univeres were to look back to its beginning it would be about 14 billion years in the distance. I love how the universe speaks and you hear what it says.
ReplyDeleteWe are all part of this unfathomable thing called universe.
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Gwen - hmm, I'm not sure I would like to go back in time. I'll have to think about that a little bit more. Thank you for visiting. xoxo
DeleteWas thinking about counting how many times you used the word "love" in your post! lol It must have been a very good day indeed for you and I am so happy for you. You have a great way of thinking! ps, I'm glad you included your feet to, it anchors the picture and gives weight to the thoughts behind it. waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteSandee - I did get a little excited, didn't I. Thanks for visiting!
DeleteI had to laugh! You have me paying more attention to things like this, and I photographed an arrow on the pavement in Maui, but it pointed just one way and I consciously thought I wish life had arrows like that - it's filed away for a someday post. Thanks for continuing to inspire me!
ReplyDeleteJanet - so glad to hear that I inspire you - you made my morning! I'm also excited to hear that you are awakening your senses to the world around you just a little more. :)
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