Maria Erving with dog

Don’t give up on your path – it will all click into place

If your body and soul are completely refusing to go back to a work environment that is no longer in alignment with you, see it as a shift toward your true calling.

In this article, I’m responding to a few Ask Maria questions about the internal war between financial security and choosing yourself.

I’m also talking about “false starts”, and the relationship challenges that happen when you evolve.

Realizing your calling can take time, but keep following your flow, because the universe is lining everything up behind the scenes just as it did in the movie “Lion”.

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The Dark Night of the Calling

“Maria, I’ve been following my calling for years now, and I’ve reached a point where I feel completely stuck.

I’ve put in the work and I truly believe in what I’m doing, but externally, it’s just silence.

I’m stressed about basic survival, and I see people around me succeeding at things that seem so superficial while I’m struggling just to buy groceries.

Am I just being delusional? Is there a reason why the doors are not opening and nothing is coming out of what I’m pouring out, even when I’m giving it my all?”

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What is the Meaning of Life?

“What’s the purpose, and do you think we all have our own individual purpose that we must find in order for our life to have meaning (and to be truly happy)?

I heard someone say, “I used to believe I MUST find my purpose, and it caused me so much anxiety and stress. Now I can proudly say – I have no purpose, I’m just being. Now I’m free and happy.”

And I heard another person say once – “Life has no purpose, but you can give it a lot of meaning. You can make your life meaningful”.

Curious to know your thoughts?”

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“As I Began to Love Myself”

A Poem by Kim and Alison McMillen.

“… As I began to love myself, I refused to go on living in the past and worrying about the future.

Now, I only live for the moment, where everything is happening. Today I live each day, day by day, and I call it Fulfillment.

As I began to love myself, I recognized that my mind can disturb me and it can make me sick.

But as I connected it to my heart, my mind became a valuable ally. Today I call this…”

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Just Do the Next Thing (and stay in the Now)

Sometimes when we are waiting on God, God/the Universe is actually waiting on us.

What I share in this article will help you move into a more active role in your life.

Trust the desires that have been placed in your heart, and trust that you are being led.

As long as you’re doing it with God, you have nothing to fear.

When you honor the step right in front of you, the next one will reveal itself as you make that move.

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