Being in the Flow

Your card today was drawn from the 'Gateway' deck, authored by Denise Linn.  Your card is the 'Being in the Flow' card and Denise's message for the card is this:
"I am in the flow of the Universe...
Everything is falling into place because you aren't resisting the drift of the great river of life. Let go of the shore and allow the currents to dictate your direction.  You don't need to decide and plan everything yourself.  Let things flow effortlessly. When you are truly in the flow, you don't need to push or exert great effort to make things happen.  If there is a situation in your life that isn't falling into place, let it go.  It's not the right time.  If there aren't smooth currents regarding a specific area of your life, it might mean that you are trying to control the outcome, or that you are being overly self-critical. Know that you can flow around any obstacle.  The way you do so is with gratitude and appreciation.  Allow others and Spirit to support and care for you."

My message for you today is this:
Interesting how the word 'GRATITUDE' has presented so prevalently in your readings this week!  It is lovely to witness the flow of water as the snow melts during this blissful warm spell we are experiencing in Alberta right now!  I was grateful for the soothing sound of trickling water as I sat beside a temporary stream on a hillside on Monday.  Signs of impending Spring!  Peaceful, serene and uplifting!  Then the card, 'Being in the Flow' presented for you today!  
To 'go with the flow' does not mean that you do not take responsibility for your life... Understand that, if you desire to move forward with ease and grace, it is in your best interest to work with, rather than against, the natural flow that you are 'currently' (pun intended!) in!
To be in the flow does not imply passivity!  It means that you are awake and aware and you utilize the present energies to assist you in moving forward!  When you are in the flow it truly does feel like things are just 'falling into place' for you in ways that you couldn't have controlled or scripted if you tried!  I know that you can call to mind instances in your life when you have experienced this!  You can also bring to mind instances when you 'fought so hard' to bring something about, and yet it just wouldn't happen, despite your 'best' efforts!  Every river (life path) has peaceful, meandering aspects as well as segments of turbulent, rushing water.  To be in the flow means to be aware that you are not in control of all what you will encounter on your journey, but you ARE in control of how you will navigate your way through it.  Sometimes we need to surrender to the current and allow ourselves to be carried along in FAITH and GRATITUDE for the support that the Universe provides us if we are open to receiving.  Work WITH what is presented to you, rather than AGAINST it and you will move in your desired direction with ease and grace.  Obstacles are not presented to you by the Divine as punishment or retribution...but as guideposts and learning experiences and opportunities for redirection.  The Divine holds a higher vision for us than we do for ourselves, often times.  Spirit truly does wish to support and guide you on your journey. When you trust in your Higher Self and follow the guidance available to you, no matter how still or rough the waters, you will 'be in the flow'... 
Blessed be...