Month: July 2011

A short, energetic trip or a spirited conversation begin the day.  Debate your points with enthusiasm but beware of engaging in an argument.  Do your best to be respectful of your conversational partner, and if that person doesn’t seem respectful of you check to see if you have unwittingly given offense.  There seems to be a lot of running around today, traveling here and there to get things done.  This is successful but it can tire you.  If you feel edgy, take a break.  A sudden development is exciting. Pay special attention to the people you come into contact with.  They are wonderful!  But pay attention!  If you are explaining something and the other side seems unresponsive, they may have gone to sleep or hung up!  Beware of speaking to the void.   And if you’re in love with the sound of your own voice, fall silent before someone hangs up on you!  The Oracle of Sumiyoshi said “I have no power of miracle other than the attainment of quiet happiness, I have no tact except the exercise of gentleness.”  Good advice for today.

You spontaneously know the right question to ask that breaks a stalemate.  Someone is foot dragging, refusing to get on board with your agenda, and today presents an opportunity for a breakthrough with that person.  The breakthrough involves understanding why the other person is hesitating.  That person’s concerns must be addressed, and your agenda must be changed somewhat before you’ll come to consensus. You may not be right, and if you admit this, help can come your way. The inspiring person or force is building up steam.  In the next two days a breakthrough comes.  Get ready!  It won’t be what you expected.  You can be gazing in one direction as the breakthrough occurs in another direction.  As Mark Nepo said, “Birds don’t need ornithologists to fly.”  You don’t need to understand the breakthrough for it to happen.

A magnetic leader, one who inspires others and isn’t afraid of the status quo, is a powerful protector against forces that seem to work against you.  Look for that helpful energy, which can turn up in surprising places and people.  A power struggle is going on between the “old guard”, those who have grown accustomed to the perks of office, and new players who are tired of the old game.  If you are part of the old guard, be prepared to change.  Surprises are in store, and although it’s possible to ignore voices that want change, you can’t postpone change forever.  The rebellion is going on externally, in the world, and internally or within, for people.  Your thinking needs to change to accommodate ideas that may seem preposterous to you.  If you disagree with someone’s ideas, re-consider.   Look for different ways of doing things, and be open to the new.  Lord Buddha said “Like the moon, come out from behind the clouds!  And shine!”  Could you be that new inspiring person?

Attend a play, a film, or a sporting event today.  Entertainment is helpful and may be the source of good ideas for you.  Spend time encouraging creativity in yourself and in others.  You have the Midas Touch today.  Everything you touch seems to turn to gold. Money spent is well invested and brings an incredible comeback.  A boomerang effect is at work, whatever you send out comes back to you multiplied!  Home beautification projects are still important.  Try to visit relatives and folks from your past, especially people with whom you have an emotional connection.  Love songs or poems, or nostalgic remembrances, are very touching today.  Carl Jung said “Please remember, it is what you are that heals, not what you know.”