| Although it is often distressing to feel confused about | | | | situation?" |
| what next step to take on your spiritual growth path, | | | | (An example of a not-so-high-quality/problem-oriented |
| the mental state of confusion is actually a higher state | | | | version would be: "Whose fault is this and what is the |
| of consciousness than being certain of your beliefs | | | | best punishment for that person?") |
| and spiritual principles. | | | | - Rich and juicy high quality questions almost always |
| Feeling confused or "lost" is actually a signal that you | | | | start with "what" or "how" and are crafted around |
| are about to be given the opportunity to take a big | | | | creating a desired outcome, as opposed to "why" |
| leap forward in your spiritual growth. That is, you are | | | | questions, that are usually focused on examining what |
| being given the opportunity to become even more of | | | | went wrong and trying to prevent it from happening |
| your Authentic Self, living your life On Purpose, while | | | | again. (This sometimes falls into the category of locking |
| experiencing more Joy and less struggle in your life. | | | | the barn door after the horse has been stolen, or |
| Confusion is a red light that is telling you to STOP! | | | | crying over spilled milk, if I may use a few well known |
| LOOK! and LISTEN! It is telling you that you are | | | | clichés.) |
| reaching a crossroad, a place where a vital decision | | | | - They are created with certainty that you will receive |
| will be made. The decision you make at this crossroad | | | | the answer, usually in the most delightful, and magical |
| will either move you forward or set you back, or as is | | | | ways. |
| the case with a railroad crossing where one does not | | | | NOTE: Answers come from all kinds of sources: |
| heed the signals, you will get run over! | | | | billboards, a song on the radio, an off-hand remark |
| The gift of confusion is that it creates an opening for | | | | from a friend, dreams, personal insight/light bulb |
| you to look at things in a new way. This confusion can | | | | moments, and so on. |
| be a catalyst to wake up to knowing more of who | | | | 5. You must have a distraction-free quiet space in your |
| you are at a spiritual level. | | | | life to recognize the answers when they come. |
| (As an aside, it is good to remember that not making a | | | | Create quiet space by driving in silence once in a while |
| decision, is the same as making a decision to stay with | | | | instead of turning on the car radio. Occasionally find a |
| the status quo. The problem with that tactic is if you | | | | quiet, secluded place for lunch instead of meeting |
| are not making a decision about what you want and | | | | friends in the company cafeteria. Take time for a |
| taking action to claim it, the Universe will give you | | | | soaking bath instead of a quick shower. You get the |
| leftovers . . . cold leftovers . . . ugh!) | | | | idea. |
| Here are 5 tips to move through confusion: | | | | If you set your intention to create quiet space to hear |
| 1. Acknowledge that the confusion is a good thing. It is | | | | answers, the Universe will provide you with practical |
| a gift that is moving you closer to being your Authentic | | | | options. |
| Self where you can experience more joy and less | | | | The best thing about confusion is its ability to move |
| struggle in your life. | | | | you forward. The danger is in getting stuck in it by not |
| 2. Make some quiet time to contemplate and formulate | | | | seeing it for the opportunity that it is for spiritual growth. |
| a rich and juicy high quality question that will lead you | | | | Not opening your mind to seeing things in a new way |
| out of confusion and into greater understanding of | | | | will keep you going in circles until you get a bigger |
| who you are and what your purpose is. ("Why me?" is | | | | wake up call to get your attention. |
| not a rich and juicy question.) | | | | The bigger the wake up call, the bigger the "ouch" it |
| 3. Carefully crafted high-quality questions produce | | | | contains. It is so much less painful to pay attention early |
| enormously useful high-quality answers. | | | | on! |
| 4. Rich and juicy high quality questions contain the | | | | Take these 5 tips to heart and put them into action. I |
| following elements: | | | | guarantee your fog of confusion will lift and you will be |
| - They are focused on the solution, or desired | | | | on your way to living your life On Purpose, with more |
| outcome, not the problem. For example: "What actions | | | | Joy and less struggle. |
| can I take to bring peace and harmony to this | | | | |