Life is a constant cycle of ebb and flow. There are periods of time when abundance and goodness are flowing freely, and also periods when things are fading and disappearing from your life, such as relationships, jobs, and money. These periods of ebb can be frightening because it often feels like you have been cut off from your source of good. You may wonder if scarcity will become a permanent fixture in your life, so you hold your breath, anxiously waiting for the next cycle of flow to appear.
But just like ocean waves, abundance never stops flowing. There is always another wave of abundance and new beginnings on the way. Even as you are making your way through loss and transition, there are fresh new ideas, exciting opportunities, and deeper connections already making their way to you.
Rather than fearing periods of ebb, it may be helpful to see them as a natural pause in the flow of abundance, much like the pause between each inhale and exhale. Just as you don’t worry about your ability to take your next breath, you can also train your mind to trust that your next inflow of goodness will be just as natural and effortless.
Spend a few minutes each day appreciating the natural cycle of ebb and flow in your life and the world around you. Notice the way nature exemplifies this cycle beautifully. The seasons come and go, and nature easily demonstrates the wisdom of releasing the old to make way for the fresh and new. Think about your previous ebb and flow cycles, and how you were able to allow something much more meaningful to blossom in your life once you let go and surrendered that which was no longer serving you.
Affirm to yourself that all is well, even when things are changing, and uncertainty is knocking on your door. Breathe deeply and remind yourself that this is just another cycle of ebb, but there is never a reason to fear because the next cycle of flow is already on the way.
Allow yourself to grieve the loss of anyone or anything that is transitioning out of your experience. Be fully present with any feelings of sadness or emptiness that arise. Appreciate and honor those feelings as a normal part of human experience.
Then begin looking forward with anticipation to the next inflow of abundance. Say to yourself, “I let go of the past and I create space for the goodness that is on the way to me now.” You can even clarify your ideas of the goodness you would like to receive next, such as a wonderful new job, partner, or opportunity. Or simply stay open to all forms of goodness, in all areas of your life.
Remaining relaxed and detached about the cycles of ebb and flow in your life will help you to keep your balance no matter what is happening around you. You will be able to endure your moments of transition with grace and calm, and enjoy the moments when goodness is flowing abundantly to you, knowing that both are a necessary part of the cycle.
