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Metta Fizzical, Ph.D. (piled higher and deeper), received her education from the School of Life and is Rev. Chele's "alter-ego". With a blend of the wisdom of a meta-physician and some down-home advice, it is Metta's joy to offer you her opinion on just about any of life's most pressing questions...whether she knows anything about the topic or not. She will also occasionally be sharing her "Duh for Today".
This page will continue to be updated as more questions are received and Duhs are shared. So, please remember to check back often.
METTA'S "DUH" FOR THE DAY...
"Be here now. Be someplace else later. Is that so complicated?"
The Jewish Buddha
Dear Metta,
My friends say I have "Issues".
Can I take a pill for that or something?
Hello ~
Of course, the short answer is yes. However, I'm not known for a short anything other than my height.
While you can opt for a "pill", personally I would opt for the "or something". Many times (so many that a woe is me is called for) I've been in a position of dealing with "issues" and what worked best for me was to get in touch with the "issues", define what they were, stop "claiming" them ("my" issues vs "the" issues) and most importantly, allowing myself to feel the feelings...I also made sure there were plenty of tissues for the issues, on hand.
My favorite excercise for letting go of issues is to go on a rock hunt and collect rocks of all shapes and sizes that represent the issues, (ie - this rock represents getting fired & this rock represents being stood-up, etc...). Put them in a sack and when you can't think of anything else (or your sack is full), tie it around your waist and haul it around. At some point, ( I hope) you will become tired of hauling around the "baggage". At that point, cut it off and surrender it to the Universe, taking notice of how light you feel after releasing it. If nothing else, you will burn some calories carrying the extra weight so, you win, no matter what. Now, doesn't that sound like fun???
Peace & blessings,
Metta
Dear Metta,
Can you give me a good strategy for living my life?
Strategy Seeker
Dear Strategy Seeker,
For what would on the surface appear to be a simple one line question, there are, to me, many layers.
First, lets look at the word "good". I'm sure I could give you a strategy that I would consider to be good; however, since "good" is a matter of perspective & perception, it may not be your idea of "good". (Do I offer "good" advice? If so, I may have to rethink that...'cause my answers are free... "good" costs extra).
Secondly, do you know where you are...or, where you want to go? I believe in being open and allowing Spirit to be your guide. In fact, let Spirit set the course, navigate and drive while you sit back and enjoy the ride. Just as if you're in New Jersey and want to get to California a map helps, so does knowing where you are and where you want to go in life. That doesn't necessarily mean that there won't be detours and construction ahead or, that you won't get tied up in traffic during rush hour. However, when those "opportunities" arise, enjoy the moment & be open to the alternate routes. It may take you out of the way or put you behind schedule but, in Reality, there is only the time that's been created for humans convenience (or not) and on this new path (or alternate route) God may have something wonderous for you to see or experience, if you just don't resist it.
In other words, (cause some things are worth repeating...and, I need some "filler" on my page), be clear about what it is that you desire, visualize yourself already in that state of beingness and/or doingness, through setting and living out of your intention and purpose. And, live your life as though you already have, or are doing, that which you desire.
Now, aren't you glad I don't charge by the word?
Enjoy life & enjoy the journey...
Metta
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