I AM Vida

Two days ago, I was out for a quick lunch with a friend and we were looking for a parking.  I knew it will be difficult to find a spot, have our lunch and drive her back to her workplace, all within an hour.

I started feeling the anxiety and making mistakes in my driving.  All I could say then was “Please God, please God find me a parking spot”.  There were a lot of people who were praying for the same, so I thought.

Then my friend said, “Why ask for a banana from your master when you can enjoy a buffet?”.  “Huh?” I was perplexed. 

“Ask God for peace and everything else will follow.” She said.

I accepted the thought in my heart.  I did not even say the prayer and I saw a man walking back to his car out of nowhere. His car was just next to where I double parked.  The spot was really meant for me, I gushed. 

After the quick lunch, we headed back to the parking. I felt the rush of anxious nerves coming back as a I saw a food truck parked in front of my car, blocking my exit.  The driver was nowhere to be found.  I knew my friend was already late and a client was waiting for her.  I can’t understand why of all the places in this huge parking lot, why would this truck double park and block my way. I was about to lose my patience when my friend uttered softly “God, please give me peace.”Then loudly, “Vida, believe!”  

For a second, I judged and shamed myself for having forgotten what I’ve learned not long ago – less than an hour ago, in fact.

Then I began to close my eyes. In surrender, deep humility and self-compassion, I prayed “God, please give me peace and that I may be able to accept whatever situation I am in“.   This time, I was not only thinking of getting a parking spot but I was also praying that I find peace in spite of some personal concerns which have been causing me to feel stressed lately.   There were feelings of fear, of not being able to trust fully that things will flow and desperation. I felt a wave of calm and relaxation all over me.

After few moments, I have opened my eyes and the food truck driver was back and he was making his way out.

I left the parking with a deep sense of peace and belief that all is well and everything is already working out for me. It always does.  
Thanks to the amazing grace of God, The Creator Of All That Is.  

The following day, I got few unexpected calls which I took as signs that whatever I desire is now starting to flow for my highest, easiest and best. It was such a beautiful feeling.

May you also learn to ask for peace and truly accept to believe that with God, anything can be made possible.

We only need a little bit of faith and trust to witness miracles in our lives.