Before I get started I wish to thank my cousin, Kaylee Norton. I was offered the opportunity of Guest Post at her website http://www.outerstrength-innerpeace.com/ Thank you!
This story expands on my Valentine's Day feature. It was about marking the Anniversary of my father's crossing. And, on February 11th, I was truly going to make a mark. On my back.
You see, I had an appointment lined up at a local tattoo parlour in order to get my angel wings (finally) and have something done in honor of my dad.
When my husband awoke that morning, one of the first things he said was, "I had a dream that you blew off your tattoo appointment and as you were running down the stairs I asked if you were going to call the tattoo parlor. You said, 'No. What I have to take care of is far more important. I don't have time to make the call. I have to take care of this.' and ran down the stairs and left".
After hearing his recounting of the dream, I responded, "Hmmm. That's weird. I have absolutely no intention of cancelling my appointment today. I'm excited!" And so it went until the appointment. When I arrived and announced that I was here for my tattoo, I received a quizzical look. It was then explained they had double booked and that it was their mistake and they would take me in later that day. I paused to think about it. Hemmed and hawed, and said, "Okay, I will see you at 4pm then".
We left, and not fifteen minutes later I found myself asking my husband to take me back. I had to honor my husband's dream and the fact that I had a "baaaaaad" feeling about this, so I needed to honor it. Along the way back, I came to the realization that I had booked the appointment three weeks ago. Booked it for the 14th, changed my mind, phoned the very next day and asked for the 11th. THREE weeks ago. It was open then. It did not get written down and they booked someone. It didn't feel right anymore, and I needed to not question it and honor the overwhelming gut feeling of "don't do this, it's not time".
First - husband has a dream about me bailing and it turns out they're the ones that made an error, bumping my appointment.
Second - Having the appointment moved did NOT feel right on numerous levels. The ego or self raised concern that I shouldn't have been bumped, having booked my appointment first. Then, the true self kicked in and I realized that I needed to take all factors into consideration, given the events of the day, and truly, truly LISTEN. This appointment was NOT meant to happen. And while I might not know why, it just didn't matter because I had to honor my gut. It never steers me wrong.
I cancelled my appointment and requested my deposit back based on those grounds. It was given and I am grateful. I have no ill will towards the parlour. It was CLEARLY the Universe's way of saying not yet.
And, while I might not know why just yet. I will be shown, and have complete and utter Faith that it will. For when we truly listen, the answer will be revealed.
Love and Light.
PS On February 13th I recounted the tale to my mother over lunch. And...........wait for it........."Your dad hates tattoos and he wouldn't want you doing that for him". Hmmmmmmm..........the Universe works in mysterious ways............I love it!
This story expands on my Valentine's Day feature. It was about marking the Anniversary of my father's crossing. And, on February 11th, I was truly going to make a mark. On my back.
You see, I had an appointment lined up at a local tattoo parlour in order to get my angel wings (finally) and have something done in honor of my dad.
When my husband awoke that morning, one of the first things he said was, "I had a dream that you blew off your tattoo appointment and as you were running down the stairs I asked if you were going to call the tattoo parlor. You said, 'No. What I have to take care of is far more important. I don't have time to make the call. I have to take care of this.' and ran down the stairs and left".
After hearing his recounting of the dream, I responded, "Hmmm. That's weird. I have absolutely no intention of cancelling my appointment today. I'm excited!" And so it went until the appointment. When I arrived and announced that I was here for my tattoo, I received a quizzical look. It was then explained they had double booked and that it was their mistake and they would take me in later that day. I paused to think about it. Hemmed and hawed, and said, "Okay, I will see you at 4pm then".
We left, and not fifteen minutes later I found myself asking my husband to take me back. I had to honor my husband's dream and the fact that I had a "baaaaaad" feeling about this, so I needed to honor it. Along the way back, I came to the realization that I had booked the appointment three weeks ago. Booked it for the 14th, changed my mind, phoned the very next day and asked for the 11th. THREE weeks ago. It was open then. It did not get written down and they booked someone. It didn't feel right anymore, and I needed to not question it and honor the overwhelming gut feeling of "don't do this, it's not time".
First - husband has a dream about me bailing and it turns out they're the ones that made an error, bumping my appointment.
Second - Having the appointment moved did NOT feel right on numerous levels. The ego or self raised concern that I shouldn't have been bumped, having booked my appointment first. Then, the true self kicked in and I realized that I needed to take all factors into consideration, given the events of the day, and truly, truly LISTEN. This appointment was NOT meant to happen. And while I might not know why, it just didn't matter because I had to honor my gut. It never steers me wrong.
I cancelled my appointment and requested my deposit back based on those grounds. It was given and I am grateful. I have no ill will towards the parlour. It was CLEARLY the Universe's way of saying not yet.
And, while I might not know why just yet. I will be shown, and have complete and utter Faith that it will. For when we truly listen, the answer will be revealed.
Love and Light.
PS On February 13th I recounted the tale to my mother over lunch. And...........wait for it........."Your dad hates tattoos and he wouldn't want you doing that for him". Hmmmmmmm..........the Universe works in mysterious ways............I love it!
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