Yesterday on my way down the mountain my eye caught a glimpse of a new sign outside the fire department, “Have 2ways out.” I continued to the grocery store but the words stuck like a splinter nagging at me. Two ways out…hmmm! I know they were meant for two exits in case of fire, but the words dug deeper.

I could barely concentrate in the grocery store. I missed a bunch of items on my mental list. Walking up and down the aisles I kept thinking about how we usually have one way out of everything. Most often that particular way happens to be the most complicated. We overanalyze situations. Our minds create the worst-case scenarios. When we want out of a relationship, a job, or any other form of obstacle and situation we run towards the exit that has the most fire and smoke. Trial and error have taught me to stop and evaluate my exits.

Years ago, my spiritual teacher gave me the best advice anyone has ever given me. She said, “When you ask God for something do not limit yourself. If you ask for a job, say… God, I want this position or better.” I have never forgotten this simple prayer. Anytime I am manifesting anything I state what I want and then add, “…this or better.” We have been programmed to limit our worth. Her simple teaching has taught me that allowing the Divine to provide to the best of my desires takes the exit towards freedom and not the fire-burning one. I am always amused and surprised at how much better things turn out when I release the control.

As I continued thinking of the two exits, I recognized that I have learned to have several exits. I have been practicing this subconsciously. I have mine (the ego dominated one) and then the one I give Spirit to pilot and safely bring me to. I am certain that all my exits in the past few years have been Divinely guided ever since I created the two-way outs.

My wish for you is to make sure you have two exits. Don’t limit yourself to one particular one. When we are involved in a heartbreaking situation, we can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. If you allow God to guide you towards the other exits you will find clarity. Trust. Allow. Accept. Release. My exits are clearly marked: Ego-Knows-Crap Exit (usually with a down arrow) and Faith-Loving Exit. One way out is no longer an option. Which one will you choose?

I love you…

Millie