Turbulence Before Your Arrival

I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.~Rosa Parks

FEAR is an acronym in the English language for "False Evidence Appearing Real."~Neale Donald Walsch

Throughout life, we travel to and from various destinations. We methodically plan our itineraries including but no limited to our destinations, departures, arrivals and even our points of interests or attractions.

Just imagine, you have prepared for a well-deserved trip. You've packed. Made it to the airport on time, through security and now safely on your plane. The plane takes off on time and now only time separates you and your destination. Then suddenly without warning the plane starts swaggering and dipping into pockets of air. I don't care how many times you experience this atmospheric phenomenon...it's still a daunting feeling or thought of "what if".

Nonetheless, as we become more seasoned travellers we learn how to calm ourselves and comfort ourselves that we have gone through turbulence before. It's a part of nature and we will make it to our destination safely.

Well the same parallel applies to life. In life, we learn that we are in charge of our paths and final destinations by the choices and decisions we execute. Based on this simple paradigm, we learn to attach plans, expectations and timelines with the accomplishment of these goals. We prepare and open ourselves to the thought that we can have that which we pursue and purpose in our hearts.

Well, just like in air travel, sometimes turbulence comes in our lives. Sometimes mildly and sometimes severely. The thoughts of "what if" begin to occupy a place where expectations mixed with faith reside. We somehow lose focus on the simple fact that "turbulence" is natural. Turbulence is a sign that there is a disturbance in the atmosphere of your life. Why? Because you are getting closer to your destination and the enemy of your faith wants to sidetrack you. You are entering into a place where by all means it seems you don't belong. Chaotic clouds are amassing all around to blur your vision. Get you off focus...fill your faith heart valves with fear. Make you literally lose your mind.

The more you travel, the more turbulence you are likely to experience. The same is true in life. The greater your assignment and purpose the more turbulence you will experience. Fret not. When you are experiencing turbulence at your job, in your relationships, in your health, in your finances, in your self-esteem...remember that you've made it beyond this point before. Remember at the other side of this momentary turbulence is your destination and you will arrive! Not only will you arrive just fine but you will be empowered to go on to even greater destinations!