Providence and Weight Release

This famous quote illustrates the power of decision:

Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness concerning all acts of initiative and creation. There is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans; that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too.

All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen events, meetings and material assistance which no one could have dreamed would have come their way.

I have learned a deep respect for one of Goethe’s couplets: “Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now!”

-W.H. Murray, The Scottish Himalayan Expedition (1951)

 The word “providence” is very interesting to me.  The word means divine guidance – often referred to as “the hand of God” influencing our experience.  In my book I talk about “stepping into the mystery” in describing one’s embracing of the unknown.  To do this requires a certain trust or faith, which I see as critical to releasing weight.  This is a very sacred and honorable part of the human experience – and thus a very sacred and honorable part of the Weight Release Program.  We always want to honor people for “showing up” for themselves.

 When you “show up” you allow for the possibility of synchronistic events and information to occur.  Books you may have bought or been given years ago will suddenly “pop off the shelf” – in other words you will be drawn to certain books that support your decision.  All of the sudden you will begin meeting “kindred spirits” – people of “like mind” who will support your decision.  The more focused you are the more outlets and resources begin to appear.

 Now, I know that this is a little “woo – woo”.  Personally, I was raised to reject these types of notions – but my life and the events and experiences I have personally witnessed have verified the existence of providence.  Now I recognize the importance of faith along with a basic understanding of this concept.  In short, be open to synchronicities, be courageous and have faith in your decision to heal and release weight.