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Is he related to something infinite or not? That is the telling question of life. --Carl Jung
Let the Power Work through You
The times that life works best are when we get out of the way and let the power work through us. The writer says of an inspired short story, "I didn't write this story; it seemed to write itself." After a record breaking performance an athlete recalls, "I just had an 'on' day. My shots kept falling in."
Each of us has had moments when we felt as if we were riding the crest of a wave or were being pushed from behind by a gentle wind. The more you can surrender to the universal energy and go with its flow, the easier life becomes.
Compare this experience to that of trying to control and manipulate life through the limited ego. Everything becomes a strain and an effort, a constant struggle. We tire easily. By the time we cross the finish line, we wonder if the race was worth running.
A better way is stated by the paradox, "You give it all up to have it all." Whatever your current situation, step back and let the power work through you. You'll be amazed at the miracles that occur. When your will and the Higher will are aligned, all things become possible.
Someone, please, help me with Let Go Let God Please. So, I get a mailing a couple of weeks ago. I'm insured through Khol's. I don't want to be insured through Khol's. I never meant to be insured through Khol's. Here's what happened: I go to the website. I look around. I'm interested. I decide I don't need the insurance. I exit out. I get enrolled anyway. I spend today on the phone. I talk to a very polite gentleman named Lamar, who transfers me to a rather, *ahem* unique child of God perfectly in process with her higher power and exactly where God wants her to be in keeping with his divine plan for her , Sandy, who then transfers me to Joan. Who then tells me to email the supervisor, Kim. Who may answer my appeal email. She doesn't know. But Joan says she can't outright release me from my insurance plan. I haven't had any "Significant Life Change." I haven't had a baby, gotten married, moved, or.... *sarcasm* Anyone in the mood for a major life change? We'll both get out of our insurance! In the mean time, the insurance is eating up at least 40% of my check. I'm really none too thrilled with what's going down right now. This week, I got paid $4.44. Joan said that if I get released from the insurance, I get my money back. So in the mean time...I do what? Someone, please, remind me: Let go, let god. I've taken all the appropriate action. I've been assertive, honest and kind. I've been loving, kind and genuine. That this is where I accept the things I cannot change and surrender to god what I've done the best I can.
(((((tiger))))), Sorry you are having a problem with the insurance. My daily reading today was about setting deadlines. Maybe if you set a deadline, to get this resolved you can let it go and give Kohl's and yourself the time to get this resolved. I don't know, just a suggestion.
I got so much out of your post, "let the power work through you"! I especially like the part where you cross the finish line and aren't sure you wanted to run that race. I am so there, right now. I have been running evryone else's race, but my own.
I love the: "unique child of God perfectly in process with her higher power and exactly where God wants her to be in keeping with his divine plan for her " line!!!
I need to remember this when I am talking to someone who doesn't seem to understand my plight or who doesn't appear to be helping me when I need it. I had a similar experience with a credit card company a week or so ago. so entirely frustrating!!!!
I do wish I had words of wisdom,but dealing with companies are so difficult--I think it was probably a great feat to even talk to a human being!!
Good luck and I hope this gets resolved quickly for you. Dawn
Wow!! I'd have to take off the gloves and go for the jugular on that one, but I here ya. Plowing against the tide can be exhausting. Are there any alternatives that your job can make compensation? This is a tough one and its tough to detach emotionally and step back. Sounds like you are being proactive, keep searching for an open door. Another wave will come in and you can surf it out of this mess. You'll be in my prayers.
Peace, Twinmom~
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"The people who don't mind matter and the people who mind, don't matter". (Dr. Seuss)
The stupidity of how the "system" works will always blow my mind!!!!!! Talk about make a person loose it -
Once my AH, prior to recovery, in an under the influence fog, talked to a salesperson on our home telephone. He added tons of extras, beeper service, blah, blah, blah - Tons of stuff we didn't need nor could we afford. I of course knew nothing about it until I received this huge box of equipment in the mail. When I called to find out what the heck this was about & tried to cancel the order - guess what? I couldn't cancel it. He had to cancel it, because it was in his name, but yet the home phone was listed in my name not his????? Why could he add services to a phone that wasn't under his name, but I couldn't disconnect services to a phone that was under my name? I regretfully have to say, I was not very nice to the lady that I talked to on the phone. Ok - I was down right witchy. But, like I said this was before recovery. The world we live in just doesn't make sense.
But, back to you - so wish I knew the right answer - don't know if perserverence would pay off or if it is one of those keep asking for a supervisor until you get the right answer.
Will send a prayer to my HP - cuz if it matters to you it matters to Him; asking Him to guide you and also to give you the ability to not throw your phone across the room when they put you on hold again (oh wait - that's me again - that's usually what I tend to do when asked to please hold while I transfer you for the fourth time - oops)
Hope you are able to get this resolved soon, Rita
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No matter what me and my God are going to be ok, even better than OK -
I can so relate to this, and what always frustrates me is the complete absence of humanity in these situations: there is a script and a formula and no deviating from that.
I am sending lots of thoughts for resolution and peace your way. Meanwhile, don't forget to breathe!!
Sometimes it works to keep pushing - "Can I speak to your supervisor, if you can't help me?" until you get to someone who can either help you out, or is afraid to pass you any further up the line. Always ask for their full name and title - this keesps them honest. They can't legally deduct anything from your check unless you have signed something - how about if you just don't pay? If they are deducting, you can talk to whoever issues your check, and let them know that you have not authorized it.
Sounds like you are keeping perspective very well.
, Sandy, who then transfers me to Joan. 
*sarcasm* Anyone in the mood for a major life change? We'll both get out of our insurance! 
Joan said that if I get released from the insurance, I get my money back. So in the mean time...I do what? 
