#54 Behind the Next Door

There’s an old adage that we’ve all heard at some point. It says that when one door closes, another opens. Of course, depending on the size of the “door” that just closed, we may not totally buy into that old wise saying. We become blinded to the fact that another door is beckoning as you go through grief or sadness when a familiar door closes.

It's only natural to feel bitter, scared and unsure of what comes next. One may hesitate to open any new door, and that is natural as well. However, our survival depends on being courageous enough to step forward and embrace what the Universe has in store for us.

In my own life, as I look back in retrospect I can see several doors that were shut, not necessarily by me, but on me. These were harder to accept as I wasn’t prepared mentally or emotionally. If you’re planning to close a door in your life, generally you would make a plan ahead of time. Not so when the wind of change blows it shut!

What I have found is that sometimes we don’t feel the “nudges” to make a change. Understanding that change is the only constant in life as I alluded to in my previous blog post, we know that it is ultimately necessary for our growth. The Universe or our Higher Self is the wind that blows it shut. Now sink or swim. And as harsh as that sounds, know that we are a part of an all-loving Universe (God Source) that already knows what we need to survive and thrive so that we may complete our earthly sojourn in harmony.

I saw wondrous and enriching opportunities appear that wouldn’t have been able to show up had I been holding the previous door open. All the cumulative life experiences were the necessary building blocks I needed to get to the next level of my life mission and purpose or essence path as it’s more commonly referred to. This only proves another old adage; everything happens for a reason!

Now, I find myself at yet another new doorway. It wasn’t my plan by any means at this juncture but, apparently my Higher Self knew differently. Regardless of my past experiences with this phenomenon of life, I have to let myself feel the necessary emotions that go with this closing door, but at the same time put my faith and trust in a benevolent Universe. My bravery is enhanced when I trust and see the results that will play out in magical ways. God is good!

I don’t for one minute believe that there is any living human soul out there now who hasn’t experienced a door closing episode or two. I would agree that initially it feels like the end of the world as you know it, and the fear of what’s next seems insurmountable. However, if you still have a heartbeat and air in your lungs, rest assured that there will be new doors to open and the mystery behind them will unveil to you new opportunities for you to choose from. You’re not done yet, so go ahead and open them. There is life there!