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Do you ever have one of those days where nothing is quite coming together as you hoped or expected?

You know what I mean - the internet’s down, you get stuck in traffic, the document you were waiting on is held up because someone’s kid has the flu, and you can’t find the simplest thing - like the grease-proof paper in the kitchen, so you can put the muffin mix in the oven before it starts to go flat.

It’s a bit like a line of dominos: when one thing goes down, everything else comes tumbling down after it. Or like trying to finish a puzzle with a few pieces missing… It’s frustrating and, well, fruitless.

And because you know what it feels like when everything is flowing, when you’re in the zone, connected and present with what’s happening, that just makes being “out of the flow” so much more painful.

So, how do you get back on track?

There is a way. Here’s a couple of simple steps to getting “back in the flow” when things aren’t going so smooth.

In my experience, things go haywire when I’m out of alignment with my own Source. I’m trying to do it all on my own and I’m following the ideas in my head, rather than being present with an open-heart in this moment.

Getting from frustrated thinking to open-hearted presence usually sounds daunting when you’re in the former… but it isn’t as hard as you think.

The first key is to STOP. Really. If it feels like you’re banging your head against a brick wall, it’s probably because you are. And the brick wall isn’t about to move because you’re banging on it. (Although it will give you a sore head!).

So the second key is to MOVE. Go outside. Go make yourself a cup of tea. Go put on some music. If you like to meditate, go do that. If you can sing (and even if you can’t), go do it!

“The flow” doesn’t bang its head against a brick wall. It finds a way over, or under, or around it. It’s more circular than straightforward, if you know what I mean.

The third key is to FEEL. Away from the wall, you can usually feel a bit more relaxed and safe enough to actually look at what was going on for you there internally.

“The flow” comes through the heart, into the body and mind. So unresolved feelings can really get in the way. The good news is that most feelings graciously “dissolve” with a little love and attention. Even just acknowledging a feeling is there, and making space for it in your heart, can allow the energy to start flowing again.

And how long will these three steps take you?

A minute? Three minutes? Ten minutes…?

Truth is, it’s different every time. But it will probably take you LESS time to stop, move and feel… then come back to what you were doing, than it will to keep banging your head against that darn wall!

So, if you find yourself getting stuck or things going pear-shaped this week, take some time to stop, move and feel. It really can make all the difference.

~ What do you think? Can you relate to this? What do you do when you hit a brick wall? Do you have other ways to get back into the flow when things are getting stuck? Why not share them! Submit questions or comments below.

May your heart be open and free.

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