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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Problems, Problems, And More Problems

By Liz Zed

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 12:30

The last blogpost had me recounting the details of Big Problem Number 3. A problem of $$$. Now you see it. Now you don't. The $$$ that is. A fair chunk of change was 'disappeared' from my bank account. A considerable problem for me indeed!   I had the intention of posting the details of my 'in-the-moment' internal process. Just like the previous days which also had me detailing the transformative process of BPN1 and BPN2. "It's all a matter of sticking-it-through with an eye to transformation," I was saying to you there. More letting go of the 'lack & doubt response' to Big Problems. Changing the focus and scanning the horizon for resources, BPN3 gets transformed into abundance & layers of opportunity. And for extended relevance to the reader a question: "How much $$$ would you have to have 'disappeared' from Your account before your radar registered a Big Problem?   And then……….. Talk about now you see it; now you don't! The blogpost was 'disappeared'. Not Another Problem! So much for the Law of 3. Oh sigh….   Anyway, one of the other things I happened to be 'talking about' was my belief system. Obviously I was taught that "problems come in bunches". What I was being curious about was: "Do I experience problems in 'bunches' because that's what I was taught to expect and believe?" I don't have a definitive answer--only suspicions. What's your opinion?   What I do know, in my ancient wisdom mind, is that truly living this abundant life that I believe is our birthright, requires me--and all of you out there too, btw--to live that expression through our thoughts and feelings at all times. Sometimes, it's tougher than other times. But once again, and you'll hear me refer to this again and again, Perseverance Is Key! So take stock of your support system. Then be prepared to call on it when in need.   So the universe, in its Infinite Wisdom, helped me again in several ways. It 'disappeared' my $$$ And my blogpost. I'm not going to call that last disappearance BPN4 because you'll begin to get the idea that I'm Queen of the Crisis. Actually I'm not …….Anymore. Believe that or no, trust me it's true!   What purpose it did serve: I demonstrate yet again the ongoing exercise of hanging in through perhaps Infinite Problems ………. Oops. What's wrong with That phrase? We'll revisit this question at a later date.   For now, suffice it to say that BPN4 appeared Friday--I'll not go into detail. I think every one of you have this problem come around not infrequently. It's the nature of being human--a member of the tribe and an individual at the same time--no small contradiction in case you haven't noticed yet. Anyway, that was relational Friday and now we're only a week and change into this exercise and I've got 4 Big Problems already!   Monday morning brings BPN5. This is a career BP! Probably most of you have those from time to time also! If you don't, send me the details. I'm interested. We'll spotlight you. Anyway, this is a bureaucratic mess-up that really shouldn't have happened, but did. This time my trusty biz partner is on-the-scene to provide logic through dis-identification (it happened to me, not her) and compassion through identification (because it Could have happened to her but Didn't).    Once again, rely on your support system. If your abundance thinking reserve is getting low look around you and find someone whose reserve is high. They'll have the words that will help you switch gears.   Read our introductory article for more about this, as you get a little introduction to who we are and our purpose in creating this transformative online learning community together.   And be observant if you will, about the opportunity that might be surfacing in your adversity.

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Friday, May 16, 2008

Problems Come In Bunches.....

By Liz Zed

Friday, May 16, 2008 04:11

Indeed! Wow! I just finished blogging on Big Problem Number 3. Gave you the Whole Enchilada. The gritty learning. Telling you how it was all about the $$$, the grabbing hold of awareness of old patterns of mind, poverty consciousness, lack and doubt, calling on a support system, turning it around, spiralling outward into more good things than I could ever have imagined out of it. Layers being revealed. Left you on Day 3 with that repeating question: "What opportunity can you create out of adversity?" Then I pushed the button to upload. And.................... It alll Disappeared! Just like the $$$ I'd just finished telling you about. hmmmmmmmm

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Thursday, May 15, 2008

Adversity Or Opportunity?

By Liz Zed

Thursday, May 15, 2008 03:31

"What opportunity can you find in your current adversity?" That was my closing question for you yesterday. And it turned out to be a question I could ask myself as well because there's layers to this stuff. Also synchronicity..... A couple of hours after blogging about being 'mad' about ice cream I attended a networking event where I played the mandatory 'get to know a stranger' game with Susan. Conversation about the party food reveals that Susan also has had oral surgery during the past week. Turns out that Susan has had a ......... tooth extraction! What a synchronicty. After finding out that what I shared in common with Susan was Big Problem Number 1 I had to leave. So I didn't get to find out what opportunity came knocking for Susan. And it's not going to suprise me to discover yet another layer of opportunity after the 'ice cream madness' and yet to unfold by way of this uncanny encounter. I do know that whatever might be unfolding it's bound to be shouting "abundant universe". Big Problem Number 2 brought to mind refrains of Big Yellow Taxi, and Big Yellow Taxi by the way is Another reminder of my old dad. You might remember from yesterday that I have him to thank for expecting problems that "come in bunches". I thought I had abundance mind going pretty good. Picture this--one of my finer manifestations--an idyllic getaway retreat cabin off-the-grid and 'on the beach'. One of those 'perfect' manifestations that's pure destiny. ...........Until the Problems arrive!  Since a couple of days ago my cabin 'on the beach' refers to the property's front yard. The side yard however is about to turn 'cabin on the beach' into 'cabin on the parking lot'. And if You can imagine that, let me tell you I could not! My idyllic future, semi-retirement haven, exemplary evidence of an abundant universe now wants to morph the vision--new evidence of lack and doubt. A challenge to my beliefs shows up in the form of a window view to headlights instead of ocean and the lull of lapping waves turned to vehicle doors slamming. Double Owie! If you've been following Peng's Blog you're paying attention to the importance of building a support system. Big Problem Number 2 turned me in the direction of my support system. Brainstorming brought a new perspective. Joining forces we got into action, looking to decision-makers for options, phone calls, possibiities. Support and collaboration breathed energy into my system, openness into a mind that wanted to clamp down tightly, almost shut, and angry. Luckily fearful poverty mind was kicked to the curb and options derived from an old habitual pattern of poverty mind quickly discarded. No, there was not the possibility of preventing the creation of an angle-in parking lot on the property line but............. Today's off-the-grid, cabin-at-the-ocean vision has one wall bordered by a privacy berm of earth, lushly planted with trees, shrubs, flowers, and a buffer from unwanted intrusions. The fire pit is now dual purpose. It's a place to gather 'round for the evening meal but it's moved to a better spot. Now the fire on a chillier night will be watched from the comfort and cozy of inside. Over time, perhaps more layers revealed on 'what's good about this?' So yesterday's question once again: What opportunity can You find in Your problems? More tomorrow on Big Problem Number 3........I promise.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Law of 3

By Liz Zed

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:53

"Problems come in bunches", is what my old dad used to say. An abundant world is simply that--an abundant world. It does not discriminate about what is abundantly available. Unfortunately, sometimes it's the obstacles that appear in abundance. On this journey to feeling empowered and abundant a major challenge is to notice how we deal with the obstacles--those challenging experiences that initially don't make us feel good. Ultimately, how we do that is going to dictate how successful and abundant and empowered we become. In my work with people who have issues with substance abuse I've learned to expect a common illusion. This illusion interferes mightily with one's ability to move forward unemcumbered with the old 'habit'. That common illusion is that once one is 'clean and sober' life will be easy--in other words, bye, bye, problems. What really happens in ridding oneself of the substance abuse burden is an acknowledgement that life continues to present us with obstacles. A bonus that can come for people who persist and succeed in achieving their desired sobriety is a greater connection to an abundant universe. Feeling abundant can be one of the direct consequences that grow out of learning to embrace adversity as opportunity. Here's some recent evidence from my own experience. I promised I'd be more diligent in my blogging. In fact, my last words to you were "back soon. I promise." I hadn't intended that to mean it would be more than a week between blog entries! So what happened? Well, 3 situations that showed up on my radar as Big Problems. Today I'll tell you about Big Problem Number 1: Last blog entry was a Monday. Tuesday I woke up with a toothache & swollen gums and made a dental appointment for Wednesday. Two appointments later it was apparent Wednesday evening that my virgin tooth was soon going to be replaced by a gaping hole between two lower teeth. On Friday, in fact, like a beautiful specimen from the ancient old-growth rainforest it was to be sawn in two, gripped between the jaws of dental 'pliers', then ripped out of its half-century home in my jawbone, leaving behind--for all the world to see--the gaping space and black stitches. And on top of that.......... Pain! "Abundant universe indeed!", I harrumphed. ........"but it is", said another 'me'.  And how was I to heal and thrive if not with a prosperous attitude? "What is the opportunity currently hiding in this adversity?" I asked myself. My healing depends on it. It was, fortunately for me, relatively easy to find. First, I would have new bone with a bone graft that if I hadn't been afraid of in the first place, wouldn't have left me with the present dilemma. Oh sigh........better late than never for awareness! Then, with the new bone I would have a strong jaw to carry a new 'tooth' that would fill up the gaping space, give me back a confident grin, and put an end to the ghastly look of a badly receeding gumline, terrible pain from recurring infections, and a sense of renewed resilience and a happy future with a healthy mouth. That helped. It was the beginning of an upward trend. Then came Friday and the surgery itself. Owie! and I was Hungry. Soooooo I had a milkshake for dinner. Now abundance mentality really started to kick in big time. I was on a mission--determined to find the world's best ice-cream. In truth the next few days found me feeling really happy. I was managing adversity in three areas simultaneously--I'll tell you about the other two tomorrow--feeling empowered and happy. I was busily engaged savoring flavoring and somewhat nutritionally sustained--with every type of vanilla and french vanilla ice-cream and gelato that I could get my tongue around. Yum-Yum! My world is abundantly rich with ice-cream. What opportunity can you find in your current adversity? More tomorrow................I promise.

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