Lighten Up with Lisa

Time

By Lisa Dawn Wax

Time in a bottle. If it were only so simple.

The concept of Time has been subject to many varying religious, philosophical and scientific opinions. It has also been used to coin many various phrases in an effort to explain, define and understand the fundamental physical, quantitative and cyclical events of past, present and future.  Some may view Time as an enemy or an obstacle, but let’s examine the following positive attributes of Time to see what lessons can be learned.

Time marches on. 

A wonderful example of the powerful blessing Time gives to us.

This month marks the Jewish High Holy Holidays, which include a 10-day period known as the Days of Awe.  These ten days signify a period of reflection and contemplation; a time to forgive as well as ask for forgiveness, to make amends, and to vow to make positive changes. It is a time of a fresh start.  I recently wrote on a Facebook post that I wished life was like an Etch-A-Sketch, erase and start over. I followed up with another post saying, we may not be able to erase, but we CAN start over. The kids are starting a new school year. They have new teachers, new friends, new sports teams. Make this your time to reflect on the past, but remember to live in the present. Make the most of a fresh new start and realize there is no time like the present as the present is truly a gift.

Time waits for no one.

In the science fiction/fantasy book A Wrinkle in Time the author depicts a fifth dimensional phenomenon where it is possible to “fold the fabric of space and time”.   I’m sure we’ve all had days when we wanted to pause, rewind, or possibly fast forward Time, but for now other than in books even top quantum physicists have yet to figure a way to stop or bend Time. It continues regardless of our actions. However, we can maximize that phenomenon, that true constant, by keeping our eyes and hearts open and riding the wave into the future of possibility. Songwriters, Simon and Garfunkel, penned it well with these lyrics.

Time, Time, Time. See what’s become of me. While I look around for my possibilities…

Hang on to your hopes my friend. That’s an easy thing to say, but if your hopes should pass away, simply pretend that you can build them again.  Look around.

All in good time.

Patience is a virtue.

This is a tough one for most people to accept. Whereas Time may not wait for us, opportunities often do. It is difficult, especially when we are in pain, to have to wait for what we want or what we feel we need. When we are facing challenges or living through low points of our lives is when we most wish we could manipulate Time so that we could simply blow past the troubled times and arrive at a happier place in time. However, as I’ve written before, it is in these troubled times that we find our strengths and lessons for growth. If we blew right through them, we would miss something that may become valuable to us in the future.  The bright side is that it is always darkest before the dawn, which is what you should remember while you are enduring these twilight periods.

Divine timing.

“Stick a fork in me, I’m done!”

Along the same principle of “All in good time” is the concept of “Divine Timing.” Clearly there are moments when we feel we simply cannot take anymore. Yet, the powers-that-be often have a different plan that follows a different timeline. Our challenge becomes to yield control to a higher power and to have faith that all will fall into place–eventually.  We must try to find solace in the belief that whatever our current situation may be, Divine spirit is helping to find a solution.  Why things sometimes take longer than we’d like or people sometimes leave us sooner than we’d choose; God only knows!

Timeouts. Quiet Time.

While we cannot stop or pause Time, we can take a break from action.  We can take a respite from the endless chatter in our heads, the continuous running around to complete tasks and chores, and the never-ending hustle-bustle of a busy life. We can achieve this through meditation.  Just as timeouts can diffuse a misbehaving child and bring them back to center, adult quiet time can bring us back into balance.  It is said that in the eye of a hurricane (its center) all is peaceful, tranquil and safe. Meditation is a means to this end. Meditation may even be a way to temporarily suspend time, at least mentally, and give us the opportunity to appreciate the Time we have.

I wish you all the gift of Time for a life well lived, healthy, happy and abundant.

Lightworker Lisa

Until next time, may your days be brighter and your lives be lighter.

Let me ignite the light in your life!

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A Lightworker is someone with an innate ability to know and heal.  Lightworkers believe it is their divine mission or higher purpose to write, teach or counsel others that spiritual methods can heal any situation.  Lightworkers are souls who volunteered, before birth, to help people learn about love and heal from the effects of fear. Lisa Dawn Wax, aka Lightworker Lisa is a born Lightworker, certified Angel Healing Practitioner and Reiki Master Practitioner; all of which basically confirm her intuitive abilities to help, heal and teach. Using reiki (energy healing), guided meditations, divine messages and intuitive readings, she has helped many people to identify the source of their pain, clarify current life situations, and successfully redirect their focus into positive channels.  If you are in need of affordable healing and life coaching with immediate results, call her at 561-594-3948 or visit her website www.lightworkerlisa.com.