Thought you all would enjoy this lesson in following Inner Guidance. By my husband, Dwight Reynolds
I want to share this story with The Collective Manifesting Project because I believe it is relevant to all of us and it certainly got my attention!
I live in South Florida and I am an avid boater in these beautiful waters, especially in the remote areas of the southern tip of mainland Florida. I’m sharing with you a brief story that happened two days ago and I think it is a wonderful reminder for us all on two levels. One, if we follow our inner guidance/wisdom we will know what action to take, and two, if we trust and connect with Source, all will be/is well.
Let me explain: My good friend Tim and I planned a fishing/camping trip for this past Friday/Saturday in the Everglades at Cape Sable which has miles and miles of white sandy beaches and can only be reached by boat. It is often rare to see another boat or person where we go. The weather was absolutely spectacular Friday morning. We had planned well; food, camping equipment, extra clothing, etc. Tim and I were really looking forward to this adventure together. We get along very well and there is always an ease to our time together. We were both excited and anticipating a phenomenal experience out in the wild.
Before I go on with the story, let me tell you about the premonition I had on Thursday and Thursday night. I kept getting the message that I should stay home and that something was wrong with my boat engine. Through the night I kept waking up and I would push those thoughts away, reassuring myself and telling myself it was just fear. My thoughts kept on "insisting" that I should stay home. My internal dialogue went back and forth. Is this my inner wisdom, a knowing of what to do? Or was this neurotic fear about being out in the wild away from humanity and out of cell range?
Back to Friday morning. I CHOSE to meet my friend with my boat at our prearranged destination. It was without doubt, one of the most beautiful days we have had this winter. We took off north into the interior. The boat engine was purring and running smoothly. I kept "listening" for an engine problem but everything was perfect...for about 4 hours. We both remarked at the beauty of our surroundings and how fortunate we were to have this time to relax and take it all in. One of the things I really appreciate about Tim is his love of nature and how we both "take it in" when we are in it. We were about 20 miles into the wild and away from civilization when my motor lost power. Every time I tried to accelerate, the motor sputtered and shut off.
It's amazing to me how in one moment you experience elation, absolute peace, at one with the planet, and in the next gripping fear that grabs you by the throat. Both Tim and I were silent (we get quiet when we feel panic!) We both knew that in our present location it was unlikely that any boat would pass by for days. So with lumps in our throats and a zillion thoughts running through our minds, we stayed pretty calm (outwardly!) Without cell phone service and questionable radio contact with the coast guard, we had to come up with something else. Prayers were on the agenda. Something like" I know I didn't listen but I'd really appreciate it if we could get back safely to the dock". "I promise that I'll listen more from now on" etc...Fortunately I was able to start the engine and put it into gear. The engine would not accelerate and sputtered at about one mile per hour. I thought to myself, at this speed, if the engine does not conk out, we should be back at the dock in about 18 hours. I was not confident that the engine would keep running! After a mile or two of extreme quiet, and the engine complaining bitterly, through divine inspiration, I began to squeeze the prime ball to give the engine some extra gas. The engine began to speed up a bit...now at 2-3 miles per hour but no faster. I asked Tim to prime the engine every 30 seconds...
The next thing that happened was absolutely amazing and wonderful. Picture this: we are in a large bay surrounded by beautiful mangrove islands in 3-4 feet of water when suddenly a pair of wild dolphins with a baby surfaces in front of the boat. I stepped to the bow of the boat, looking down, I saw the male dolphin, its mate and baby keeping pace with the boat just below the surface. The male turned to its side looking at me and I swear, he smiled at me. After about a minute or so the small pod broke off and went on their way.
At that very moment, my fears dissolved and I truly relaxed. I walked back to the console and very spontaneously pushed down the throttle. The boat gained speed and was now up on plane! I looked at Tim, we both smiled and we were able to maintain that speed all the way back to the dock (Tim was of course priming the engine every 30 seconds for the next 15 miles... his wrist is better now!) The feeling of relief and appreciation was huge. It was only when we got back to the dock that Tim and I discussed what could have happened IF the engine had not started up and run okay....we had many sighs of relief. At the dock I shut off the engine to get my boat trailer. When I tried to start the engine again to get it on the trailer...it wouldn’t turn over! Tim and I started laughing. I sure felt taken care of....thank you angels!!!
I wanted to share this story with all of you because for me it relates to our mutual desire of manifesting particular experiences in our lives. I believe that our inner wisdom, if we listen and really hear, will allow us to take necessary action. I had many thoughts/words that encouraged me to postpone this trip, but I struggled with my thoughts. Is it fear or is it a clear message? Personally, I am trying to get better at being discriminating in these situations. After the fact, my wife Jan suggested that when I am struggling with clarification about an issue, I might try to "ASK THE QUESTION—is this inner wisdom, or is this fear?" sit quietly and listen for the answer.
This seems to fit perfectly with the The Collective Manifesting Project There are times I "forget" to ask the question. Being out there in the middle of nowhere I had a VERY strong Desire..." I want to get home today, before dark" Then the Dolphins showed up. Coincidence? I think not! This reminds me that we get what we need and if we pay attention, the signs are there for us.
An interesting result has come from this experience. My Desire Statement in our CMProject has to do with increased income. This experience reminds me that I am always taken care of (by dolphins, angels, Source) and I truly don't need to worry about or focus on money. Abundance is all around in so many ways and all I have to do is live my life, follow my purpose, and stay connected to faith and trust.
My message is simple and clear. Ask for what you want, Trust, stay connected to the present, listen and appreciate this marvelous life that we have and share.
PS from Jan,: around 2 pm before Dwight called to tell me what was going on with the boat, etc. and that he'd be home soon, I was getting out of the car in my driveway and thought 'oh, he'll be home in a couple of hours'. Then my rational mind kicked in and said, "no silly, he'll be home a couple of hours from now TOMOROW!" So was I surprised when he called? Nope! LOL
Blessings of all kinds to you!
Jan Masters
The Everyday Joy Coach
www.EverydayJoy.com
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