California Dreamin’ The Ups and Downs

I’m sitting here in an LA cafe, called New York Bagel Cafe go figure, in between yoga sessions. At 10am in the morning, there is a guitarist playing and singing California Dreaming. Yes, yes, yes, we are a bunch of dreamers, seekers AND doers here in LA. The combination of the music and my recent visit to the La Brea Tar Pits has me day dreaming….

I went to the La Brea Tar Pits with my Aunt and Uncle. After 16 years of living in LA, I’d never been to the museum. Rare animals like the saber tooth cats, dire wolves, horse ground sloths and short faced bears flocked out west. Like most Angelenos, all venturing out probably enjoyed the weather.

Los Angeles still attracts some of the most misunderstood yet incredibly rare beings on this planet. Some of the biggest dreamers, the most creative types, the keenest minds of business, hustlers, seekers of spirituality, lovers of nature and so much more. And when we come together, its magic!

The La Brea Tar Pits museum has an area where visitors can feel how difficult it is to lift a lever submerged in tar. Let me tell you, practicing all of  the Chaturangas in the world, still makes this extremely difficult. Can you imagine trying to get your feet unstuck out of a pool of tar? The more you try, the deeper your entire body sinks down.

Usually we say, “I feel stuck in the mud!” After visiting the La Brea Tar Pits, getting stuck in tar would be worse. As a consequence of the tragic tar, many species of animals died. 

Modern LA can also seem like a big a%% tar pit too sometimes. Our dreams of “making it” may no longer seem possible. After a series of life altering disappointments, one can feel like giving up. It may feel there’s no way out. 

However, it’s clear. Angelenos, and humans around the world, are the most resilient creatures. The Universe, Nature, God, Energy, is asking you to see new openings.

Write that children’s book you’ve always wanted to write. Make that documentary. Take that mind blowing trip. Give yourself the space to be with yourself. Find your dream home wether it be Hawaii or the valley. Give love another chance. Trust your body. Ask for and receive the help you need. 

With almost 4 million people living in LA, and 7.7 Billion in the world, we can still feel very lonely at times. Especially when we are going through big changes. Its important to continue your healthy habits of yoga, meditation, journaling and eating well. Don’t stop! Its also helpful to surround yourself with good support. Whatever helps you stay on YOUR course (even if you are not sure what that is right now). Wherever you live, keep California Dreamin’!

Below is an excerpt in an email from Neal Donald Walsch:

“On this day of your life

I believe God wants you to know…

…that it could seem like you are losing something

right now, but do not be fooled.  This is simply

a turnaround orchestrated by your soul.”

Do your ‘thang’ here on earth, what an adventure! In this body, you’re only here once. 

How do you move through tough times and stay connected to your soul’s path? Please let us know in the comments below!

Thanks so much for being here,

Cindi