Shut the Valve!

The Universe has been working with me quickly as if to say, there isn’t time to be spent on old patterns and habits. One of the lessons I have learned in this past period of time has been to cut off the stuff that doesn’t work. The image that comes to mind is that of the water valve. There has been a client that has been draining my energy. Of course, I have allowed it, but the indicator was that I was dreading her calls. I needed to shut that off.

I had to consider whether this client was worth the stress and aggravation. Let me be clear, my clients are wonderful. More often, clients come with a desire and willingness to be responsible for their lives and to take the actions necessary for change. I read the energy and listen for the best guidance for the highest good of all concerned. I found myself wanting to give her what she wanted, her answer, not the truth. I wasn’t direct in the truth but tried to gently guide her. She wasn’t having any of it. I go above and beyond for my clients. This one was quickly becoming a drain. My dilemma grew. She was consistent income, yet she was a drain and didn’t want help. What would be in my highest good?

It got to the point, where the answer came. I got sick. I created a way to avoid her. However, that was not my preferred way of dealing with things. Finally, it came to a head. She called and the truth flowed. She didn’t want the truth and hung up. I sent a follow up e-mail firmly and politely suggesting she find someone else to work with. I wished her well.

I knew she would take it out on me in her feedback and surrendered to it. I asked the Universe to send me one of my favorite clients and named a few of them. Within 5 minutes, a call came through and it was my absolute favorite. The message came loud and clear. My cold symptoms improved nearly immediately. I felt clearer, less congested and miraculously, my sore throat felt fine.
Letting go of something that doesn’t work liberated me to allow the things and people that do work. The message couldn’t have been clearer. My avoiding something that was difficult was weighing on me. Deciding to surrender and let it go restored me to balance quickly. My goal is to continue to be aware of which valves need to be opened and which need to be shut.