Why do I feel compelled to jump in and volunteer to do things, only to later feel resentment and frustration when I start feeling like I’m doing more than others? It’s funny how the questions we ask ourselves have the answers within them. For it is the questions that reveal how our perceptions shape our reality!

Here’s what I mean. Jumping in and volunteering and then feeling… why did I do that… again … is a common scenario for those who really do want to help others (I count myself among you, oh my sister and brother do gooder/high-achiever types)! Those are great traits, until one lets the ego use comparisons to make one feel more important, victimized or “less than” in feelings of unworthiness. Yes, feeling inadequate is  every bit in the realm on living from the ego (rather than our higher self)  than when we want to feel “more than” others.

Using comparisons in an attempt to feel more than or less than are incorrect concepts that  distract us from aligning with what we truly want. But, when we use comparisons as a means to gain clarity about what we really want, we open up to the meaning and wisdom within the experience!

So let’s ask some other questions. What was your desired experience when you volunteered or jumped into this latest thing on your TO DO list?  What is it you wanted to experience? What is it you desire now? Perhaps you want  your action to be more enjoyable. You don’t want it to be hard or pointless. You want to feel appreciated and aligned with the best route possible. So how do you get to the best route?

1. You enjoy doing it.
2. You believe the action will bring about the desired results.
3. It fits nicely within your schedule.
4. You are recognized.
5. You feel appreciation. 

But wait… aren’t these are all states of consciousness you can allow at any point in time? Yes, if you gently guide your thoughts and feelings before, during and after your “doing”.  When you embody the qualities of the experiences you desire, you’ll naturally attract more of that to you. Okay, there’s that Law of Attraction thing again… you’d think I’d have this down by now, wouldn’t you?

Okay, so there are really three things going on here.

1. Before you commit, be sure “it” is something you truly want to do. Will it feed your spirit? Is it an opportunity to learn … meet new people or sharpen your skills as you also help others? Know before you say yes.

2. Then get aligned with what you want to experience, as you go about doing.

3. Don’t worry about what others are doing or why they are or are not doing it.. you have enough of your own problems!
 

Be playfully present and kind to yourself on this most incredible of journeys!

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