I was shocked when I started mowing and the thing nearly dragged me across the grass. I confess, it took a long time to figure out how to make the self-propelled energy work to my advantage. I found myself struggling to gain control of the lawn mower and on more than one occasion some "flowery" language escaped my lips. This machine that was supposed to make my life easier and work for me, was definitely pissing me off!
As I was finishing the last section (it is a big yard so I had lots of time to ponder and sweat) I found myself seeing a connection between the lawn mower and life. I am sure you knew where this was going when you started reading, so quit rolling your eyes already!
Life is self propelled. I am not saying we don't play a role in its course, but really if we do it right we get to follow its lead and it is way easier than struggling to gain control. In fact, I think it is designed that way and once we learn how it operates it is a beautiful thing. Now, I am not suggesting that we shouldn't actively participate in our own lives, I am just sayin' maybe we could relax a little and allow life to propel us forward instead of always struggling to maneuver it.
Here is what I discovered:
- A self-propelled lawn mower wants you to follow and gently guide it, not force it into tight corners.
- If you do find yourself in a tight corner, release the "gas" or you may land head first in the blackberry bushes!
- If the mower is headed in a certain direction and you try to change it without slowing down it will literally dig its cute little wheels into the grass and create a lovely gash in your perfect lawn!
- Allowing the mower to do the work is much easier than fighting it for control.
Let your life unfold. Don't force it, don't push it with all your strength. Listen to it, feel its power and then be willing to walk with it in the direction it propels you. Don't mistake this for living passively... it is anything but passive. Consider it being actively intuitive.
Here is to a self-propelled life!
xoxoxoHannah
