How the Universe Speaks Through the Chaos
There’s a quiet intelligence to the way life moves, nudging us through what feels like resistance, heartbreak, or confusion, only to later reveal we were being redirected, protected, or prepared. Most of the time, we don’t recognize these moments while we’re in them. We call them failures, dead ends, betrayals. However, with enough time and reflection, we come to understand that these were among the most pivotal points in our soul’s evolution.
When you are being redirected, there are subtle and not-so-subtle signs. Being redirected is not a failure or a punishment, but a realignment that allows you to get back on the path meant for you. Some subtle signs for redirection are:
~ Constant delays or things not working out the way you want them to
~ Feeling uninspired or emotionally drained by the very things that once excited you
~ Sudden losses or endings that feel unjustified
Some not-so-subtle signs for redirection are:
~ You get fired, dumped, ghosted or shut out
~ A major life plan falls apart (sometimes at the last minute)
~ You become physically ill and are forced to stop and reevaluate your life
You know you are being protected when the things that you wanted to work out won't if they are not meant to. This does not mean that you are undeserving in any way; rather, you are being protected from the people, things and experiences that may cause you harm in some way. For example, you want a job promotion, and you do everything you can to make it happen, but it falls through. It doesn't mean that you aren't qualified or that someone else is better than you. You may not know that on the other side of this job promotion is an insurmountable amount of stress and mental health issues. So in fact, you getting turned down for the promotion is actually saving you from the stress and mental health issues.
Here are some subtle ways to know you are being protected:
~ You feel a gut sense of discomfort or unease, even when everything looks perfect
~ You hear the same warning signs from different sources
~ Unexpected blocks that you can't work through
The not-so-subtle signs of being protected are:
~ Near-miss accidents or sudden shifts that completely change your life path
~ Being rejected from something you really wanted
~ A person you trust reveals a truth that changes everything
When you find yourself being put through hard times, you are, in fact, being strengthened for what's next. This is when you know you are being prepared. You can not step into the version of your life that you want until you become the version of yourself that you need to be. The life you want requires you to become more. More healed, more aware, more connected to your soul, etc. Nothing happens until you are prepared to not only receive but to be able to hold on to what is meant for you. You may notice these subtle signs of being prepared:
~ Patterns repeating in your life until you choose differently
~ You are being asked to stretch emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually
~ The work becomes harder before the breakthrough
The not-so-subtle ways to know you are being prepared are:
~ You are put in a role that demands more from you. More courage or boundaries that you have never had before
~ Life takes away all the people and things that make you feel safe, so you learn to trust
~ You go through a dark time in your life that breaks you open, and you are left with no choice but to rebuild a new version of yourself
Whether we’re being redirected, protected, or prepared, the experience often comes with discomfort, resistance, or even devastation. But the deeper invitation in all of it is trust. Not blind optimism. Not toxic positivity. But a quiet knowing that what feels like the end is often the beginning of something truer. When you can hold space for life’s mystery, when you learn to say, “I don’t understand this yet, but I trust it will make sense,” you begin to walk with a kind of confidence and knowing that no external success can give you.
By: Dr. Laurie Williams
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