I Chose This for a Reason

I continually discover new approaches to facilitate ease and grace in my life's adventures. The latest is using the reminder, "I chose this for a reason" whenever I encounter something unpreferred, or even unexpected. Starting from the premise that everything that shows up in my outer landscape (the three-dimensional world) is something I have chosen on an inner level, this statement validates the usefulness of every manifestation.

Telling myself, "I created this" or even "I chose this" can feel like self-recrimination when "this" is something I don't like or don't initially know how to deal with. Saying, "I chose this for a reason" acknowledges the value in the creation, even if I haven't yet recognized that value.

This tool has broad applicability. Try using "I chose this for a reason" every time something happens that you feel resistance about. It works for things that range in importance from minor to critical.

Traffic on the freeway came to a dead halt?

I chose this for a reason.

You're coming down with a head cold?

I chose this for a reason.

The concert you really wanted to go to was sold out?

I chose this for a reason.

You were laid off from your job?

I chose this for a reason.

The cat threw up on the carpet?

I chose this for a reason.

You've been diagnosed with cancer?

I chose this for a reason.

You may or may not want to spend time investigating the reasons; sometimes just asking the question brings forth that information. Even when it doesn't, the action of expressing trust that the manifestation is useful automatically reduces resistance and lightens your energy.