The Music of Allowing: a True Story

by Terez Hartmann

Listening for the Path of Least Resistance

Stuff is happening and life is changing. It’s no secret, and everyone is experiencing this shift in some multicolored form or fashion. In my own journey, I have found that the more I allow myself to chill, shift into neutral and reach for the path of least resistance (focus on whatever feels best to me at any given moment without judgement), the more life, ideas and well-being flow.

Recently, on a particularly intense day, I had managed to work myself into one monster of a meltdown. Yes, REAL stuff was happening around me and much of my current emotional response was based on not being able to change the unpleasant circumstances surrounding people I love. Once I finally allowed myself to surrender to the moment and let my feelings flow naturally, I found myself…

…in front of my piano keyboard?

In only a matter of minutes, some impassioned words and a moving melody emerged that, for me, put my prayer out into the Universe in an incredibly powerful way. I cried, felt a sense of relief and then realized, as my sweet husband so very wisely said, “You’ve asked. Now it’s time to be quiet and listen for the answer.”

I then stepped away, sat down to a lovely meal and then got off the subject entirely via working on choreography for an upcoming dance class. As I focused on the music and movements, I started to get a flow of words dancing in my mind that absolutely commanded my attention. At that moment, I knew I had to stop to write them down. It truly felt as if I was taking dictation. I then felt compelled to step in front of my keyboard again and…voila! A second song also came together in a matter of minutes—and it was indeed an answer to my prayers.

Below is the “answer” I received that has since brought about a domino effect of all manner of beautiful changes. May these words also be a reminder to you that no matter where you are or what you are experiencing, you are never alone, and that love truly IS bigger.

Love is Bigger*

That still small voice that whispers
Sometimes you hear it and sometimes you don’t
But no matter—it lingers
Keeps playing your song and calling you home

So turn down the noises in your head
And turn up the love instead

Because love is bigger
Than anything that could ever be in your way
And love is stronger
Than any temporary passing phase
So let go then hold on
To the only steady thing there is
For love is bigger
And will handle this!

The world outside is running
Seems like they’re running, running for their lives
And everyone is just doing
The best they can to survive

But your life and your heart are your own
Remember who you are and what you know!

Because love is bigger
Than anything that could ever be in your way
And love is stronger
Than any temporary passing phase
So let go then move on
And step out of the way
For love is bigger and can handle life today!

So open your arms
And open your heart
Because love still remembers who you really are!

Because love is bigger
Than anything that could ever be in your way
And love is stronger
Than any temporary passing phase

Yes love is so much bigger
Than anything that could ever be in your way
And love is so much stronger
Than any temporary passing phase
So let go then move on
And step out of the way
For love is bigger

Let love handle life today.

The Bottom Line: The Music of Allowing

Every one of us has a “song” in our heart that is looking to be expressed in any given moment. At times, it may be one of asking, and at other times a symphony of answered prayers and celebration. No song (a.k.a. emotional state) is right or wrong—it is simply a matter of what feels better and what does not. So here’s to allowing yourself to hear the music of “that still small voice,” and truly knowing that no matter where you are, it “keeps playing your song and calling you home.”

*Both “Love Is Bigger” and my “asking” song, “Show Me” will be available on my new CD, “Blaze” which will be available later in 2017. To be among the first to hear these songs (along with several additional uplifting pieces!), get event updates, allowing tools, and more, visit www.TerezFirewoman.com and click on “Subscribe.”

Terez “Firewoman” Hartmann,“Your catalyst for all things Fab-YOU-lous,” is the author of Allowing Your Success!, a proud contributing author of Transform Your Life! book one and two, a professional Keynote Speaker/Workshop Facilitator, Singer-Songwriter/Recording Artist, “Allowing Adventures!” & “Savor Vacation” Facilitator, and true Renaissance Woman, and Visionary. She keeps her fire lit by embracing and promoting a lifestyle of “Allowing,” and by using creative expression to elevate and ignite the human spirit, a passion that she shares with her husband, soul-mate and creative partner of over 15 years, John Victor Hartmann.  Together they share “Allowing TRUE LOVE” workshops and experiences designed to help others attract, allow, and maintain extraordinary relationships, and create custom jingles and voice-overs in their Safety Harbor-based studio, THE Creativity Express. Visit: www.TerezFirewoman.com

 

 

 

 

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