Inspirations by Joanne

On many occasions or circumstances, you may have found yourself feeling out of place. So, why do we feel out of place? Could it be ego? That inner voice that constantly sabotages us through damaging thoughts and ideas. Someone else, parents, siblings, school yard bully repeatedly highlighted all the wrongs and faults that we have. As we grow in maturity, we believe them to be true. Our ego is how we feel about ourselves. If we believe we aren’t good enough, then we aren’t good enough. If we believe the world revolves around us, then the world must revolve around us.  Our perception of who we are will impact our sense of self and where we belong.

I have had many incidents of when I felt “out of place”. I have learned to let my intuition take the wheel on those feelings. This is a little more difficult, understanding what the butterfly feeling really is. Experiencing an anxiousness can be very uncomfortable. Learning to assess the moment or the room you’re in is key.

Ask yourself, “Why am I here”? If the answer is for work reasons, instantly recognize that you are a part of a team. Your role is no less or no more important than the person sitting next to you. Your primary reason for being here is to learn. As a member of “the team”, you will know that there are many professionals as well as lay persons or tradespersons invited. Each of you has something to offer to the team. Listen to your intuition and find your strength. Ego has no place here. If the reason is personal, you were invited to a social function or invited out, then you are significant to the person who extended the invitation. You are here because you are YOU! Again, Ego has no place here.

Ask yourself, “Where am I”? If you are feeling like something is wrong or you don’t fit where you are, chances are you don’t. Clearly your intuition and your spirit guide are sending the message that this is not for you. Listening to the feeling versus the voice in your head will always place you in the right place.

Finally, ask yourself, “Who am I”? Knowing and fully understanding your likes/dislikes, your values and moral code will help you decipher where you need to be. Daily life is busy.  Telecommunications, social platforms constantly bombard us with negativity, news that is frightening as well as facets of humanity that is startling or distasteful.  Having a good understanding of who you are will help you when your moral code or values are being questioned.  Experiencing feelings that you think are dislike may be feelings of no connection. Your out with friends and it is suggested dropping in to watch and listen to a person reciting poetry. Instantly your body goes on alert. Why? Because you don’t have a connection to or link with poetry. It has nothing to do with disliking the artist but rather it does not appeal to you, you don’t feel connected. There is no spark of joy or happiness. The same could be said for places you visit or work. You don’t connect with the environment. It’s not joyful or feel friendly in its atmosphere. Rather it leaves a tiring, exhausted feeling that drains you and you feel lonely. This too is your intuition telling you to move on, leave this place and seek your joy elsewhere. The Universe wants you to be happy, joyful. So, answer the call, seek peace.

Don’t ignore the “feeling of being out of place”. Rather, listen, assess and learn to better understand you. Always remember, what is meant for you will be sent to you. You won’t miss out or lose an opportunity. If it’s not divine timing, it won’t happen.