Faithless
by Sue Dyson
Aside from how difficult it is to say the word, what does
being faithless have to do with being successful? Isn't it
important to HAVE faith?
Absolutely, faith is important.
It is equally important to be able to let go of a previously
conceived notion of ourselves, in order to make room for
greater abundance.
I first discovered this term, faithless, in Oriah Mountain
Dreamer's book, "The Invitation". In it she says "Those who
can be faithless -- who can bear the responsibility of
breaking an agreement with someone when the alternative is
to betray themselves -- are trustworthy". Stand in your own
truth.
Let go of your belief in something if it's worn out it's
purpose.
That something can be our relationships with other people.
It can be our work up until now. A habit. It can simply be
a 'way' you've always done something.
If we are committed to living in our truth, living an
authentic life, inevitably things will change and we will
need to break our previously made agreements with ourselves
and others. This doesn't necessarily mean an ending of
relationships. It may however, simply mean a renegotiation.
The creation of a new dance.
Joseph Campbell's quote explains this beautifully, "We must
be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to
have the life that is waiting for us."
It takes close examination of your life, always keeping your
awareness sharp and asking, "does this serve my higher
purpose?"
So many times, we keep on keeping on, hoping some miracle
will occur to change our lives for the better. If nothing
appears to be changing, look to see if you have put your
faith in a particular way of doing things, rather than faith
in your higher purpose.
We get comfortable. We make decisions, we get into the
groove and soon the groove can become a rut and we are no
longer fresh in our thinking. It becomes a greater
challenge to drive out of that rut. It takes extra effort
to pick ourselves up out of a deep hole and take another
road.
It's about keeping fluid, about keeping yourself flexible
and willing to change to fuel your higher purpose.
No matter what path you've chosen, you need to remember who
you are and discover your purpose in life. Be willing to
leave your previously chosen path once you have become aware
of being called in another direction. This may be
frightening. It may be exciting. And it can be both.
Being faithless means being open to change, being able to
let go of something if it ceases to serve your higher
purpose.
Your higher purpose may not change until you feel you have
attained it. The path towards that higher purpose could.
By all means, remain faithful to your greater cause. Allow
yourself to be noncommitted, faithless, in your path to get
there. Blow all the doors open. Do what it takes to
discover your truth. Stand firmly within it, and then speak
it.
Article by Sue Dyson, publisher of SuccessfulMama Ezine,
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