Choosing change or staying put? How to know?

Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, torn between decisions and shrouded in confusion, uncertain of which direction to take? Perhaps you've felt that intuitive tug beckoning you towards something new, even though you can't quite see where it might lead. In these moments, how do we discern whether to boldly embrace change or stay put?

The truth is, there is no universally ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ decision – when we think this way, our intellect kicks in. And our intellect is often mistaken (through conditioning of society, belief systems, emotional and social influences, cognitive limitations), so the intellect isn’t necessarily capturing the depths of what is required to happen for our evolution. But the universe always knows. And deep down we always know too...

Should I Stay or Should I Go? An Affair with Charm

As we stand at these forks in the road, it's natural to weigh the pros and cons, analysing every angle with our analytical minds, or simply ignoring all these inner prompts from our intuition, which is a manifestation of the universe speaking through us.

We call this intuitive pull ‘charm’ or ‘fine level of feeling’ – an innate, magnetic force that organically draws us towards situations, people, places, or experiences aligned with our soul's highest calling.

I vividly remember resisting following my own charm many years ago. My husband and I were living in the iconic Bondi Beach area of Sydney. When an opportunity arose for us to relocate to Singapore, we decided to stay put, ignoring the persistent cues pointing us in that direction, and attached to the comfort and familiarity of our Sydney community and surroundings.

But as we dug our heels in, refusing to welcome the change the universe was offering on a silver platter, everything around us began to feel clunky and obstructed. We experienced water leaks and mould issues in our apartment, then the fly in the ointment: car troubles. A series of challenges continued and seemed to multiply the more we clung to our preferences, day-to-day life became cumbersome.

It was as if the universe was kindly informing us it was time to surrender to the path it had laid out for us – one aimed not at temporary comforts, but at our growth.

Finally, we listened to the call and made the move to Singapore. Only then did everything open up with miraculous ease and flow. I even had an unexpected opportunity to begin sharing my love of meditation with others, certifying and stepping into a role as a teacher that may never have materialised had we stubbornly remained back in Sydney.

The universe is constantly ushering us forward, inviting our growth and expansion as co-creators. When we resist this evolution or ignore the unspoken incentives towards our next natural step, the universe often responds with not-so-gentle reminders. It gets louder and louder with the nudges until you can no longer ignore it. But don't worry loves – this doesn't mean you need to pack up and move across the ocean!

Listening to the whispers of your soul's evolution is a deeply personal journey. It might be as simple as following that intuitive pull to try a new café for your morning chai instead of your usual spot. Why? Perhaps the universe is orchestrating a serendipitous encounter with an old friend who has an exciting work opportunity to share with you.

Let the Magic of Consciousness Speak Through You

These seemingly small choices to follow our inner guidance can lead to beautiful progression in our lives. Each person has a natural and unique path of evolution, guided by the universe and ultimately by the light within – consciousness. The key is refining our ability to notice the subtle.

Remember, the universe does not operate as a force separate from us, but rather expresses itself through us in the shape of intuitive nudges or what the Vedic world calls 'charm'. Have you ever experienced those inexplicable feelings in the gut, the fluttering of butterflies in your stomach, hinting at which direction to take? At the time, it might not make sense to you or your loved ones, but deep down, there’s a knowing to follow it. These are the whispers of our deepest wisdom, originating from the subtlest of all: our consciousness which goes beyond thoughts, intellect, and senses. And that’s what propels us towards something greater!

Through a regular daily meditation practice, we can access this realm of receptivity by entering a deep state of 'Being'. This state of Being starts to converge into our 'eyes wide open' state in daily life – we become more attuned to our fine level of feeling and can therefore surrender our preferences, so that we can wholeheartedly participate in the grand choreography of life unfolding for us, embracing our roles as the conscious creators we were always meant to be.

The greatest gift of the mantra-based meditation technique I teach is that it anchors us in the sublime truth of our Being – that unshakable essence, our truest Self with a capital 'S', transcending constant thoughts and conditioning. From this grounded inner bliss, we naturally become more aware, more open and perceptive, to our intuition's guidance. We begin to witness the various layers of reality presenting themselves to us in each moment. With that expanded awareness, it then becomes easier to truly 'go with the flow'.

So, dear hearts, as you cultivate this inner awareness, remember that every choice to follow your intuition, no matter how small, is a step towards co-creating with the universe.

What magical synchronicities might unfold for you today?