{"id":182,"date":"2020-06-09T12:45:32","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T16:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devorahguidance.com\/?p=182"},"modified":"2020-06-09T12:45:32","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T16:45:32","slug":"following-instructions-learning-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devorahguidance.com\/index.php\/2020\/06\/09\/following-instructions-learning-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"Following Instructions\/Learning Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/devorahguidance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ideas-e1496784361790-1.jpg?resize=480%2C203\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/devorahguidance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ideas-e1496784361790-1.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/devorahguidance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ideas-e1496784361790-1.jpg?resize=300%2C127&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption>PHOTO CREDIT: (HTTP:\/\/REEMADSOUZA.COM\/2014\/07\/WHAT-SHOULD-I<em>-WRITE\/)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I won&#8217;t say I am the worst for following instructions. &nbsp;I will say that I get impatient when I think I already know how to do something and the instructions don&#8217;t make sense. (Guess how many of the instructions I read through and followed to get this blog up and running&#8230; lol) Eventually I figure out that the person or spirit who gave me the instruction had a higher purpose than just to run me through an &#8220;unnecessary task&#8221;. &nbsp;Just like my mother telling me NOT to get a private phone line when I was in college&#8230; I did it, then regretted it, but I learned a lesson. &nbsp;So now, I am writing, as INSTRUCTED.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Huh&#8230; Learning a lesson&#8230; Who knew that was a lifelong process? &nbsp;Who knew? &nbsp;Teachers know. &nbsp;Counselors know. Guides know. &nbsp;Mentors know. &nbsp;And, God knows when he determined before we were born that we have lessons to learn during our lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>THE JOURNEY!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, a set of instructions for me for this blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allow Inspiration and Intuition to be my guide.<\/li><li>Be truthful.<\/li><li>Follow the Four Agreements written about by Don Miguel Ruiz.<ul><li>Be impeccable with your word<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t take anything personally<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t make assumptions<\/li><li>Always do your best<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Stay on track from the beginning and be systematic about writing things in an order, because, I know myself and will kick myself if I don&#8217;t<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Responding to comments. &nbsp;I have been called a teacher and I am happy to share examples and insights, but I am not going to give advice. &nbsp;It&#8217;s up to my reader to determine what to get out of my writings. Maybe it&#8217;s nothing, but then maybe there is an Ah-Ha Moment. &nbsp;Please feel free to leave a comment, but please also don&#8217;t be offended if there is no response. Ideally, it should follow the same instructions stated above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My attempt here is to tell my story. &nbsp;One of spirituality. &nbsp;One that started at a young age by being taught the catechism of the Roman Catholic Church. &nbsp;One that migrated towards Non-denominational Christian teachings and ultimately One that is questioning the difference between spirituality and religion. &nbsp;Sprituality is so much deeper for me than religion. &nbsp;Religion and its teachings offer many lessons of and outside&nbsp;a sacred text, but, I think, only a good community, leader and thoughtful instruction and guidance promote spirituality. &nbsp;Fear of breaking away from the norm has riddled my journey with doubts but finding the journey mates for my&nbsp;soul are comforting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome Along the Journey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Devi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I won&#8217;t say I am the worst for following instructions. &nbsp;I will say that I get impatient when I think I already know how to do something and the instructions don&#8217;t make sense. 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