I’ve been reading Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Yes, I know that I’m a dork for reading Star Wars but I just couldn’t read another self help book. So as I’m reading, Obi-Won Kenobi says this to Anakin: “Until the possible becomes actual, it is only a distraction. Be mindful of what is, not what could be.” I have read that passage over and over again. I think it’s so simple, but quite profound. I’ve gone through a few experiences in the last couple of weeks that have tested my patience, my integrity, and my emotional well being. I have learned that I like to anticipate potential problems in my business and prepare for them in case they happen. I think that is being a good agent. Well, recently I’ve encountered situations where I don’t have the kind of control I’m used to having. Wow, that is a slap in the face teaching me to let go. Sometimes I have no control, so what do I do in those types of situations? Do I fight it? Do I try to force it to change? Do I let go and let god? It’s been a challenge to just let go for me. Why? Is it because I think I know what’s best? Is it because I think MY way is the only way? Am I being closed minded and not open to new experiences? Am I reacting out of fear? OOOOOOO….that one hit close to home. Fear. Stupid fear. What would I be like without this emotion? Who would I be? All of these questions I’m asking myself, can be answered in the books I’ve read. Fighting against reality is flowing “upstream” according to Abraham. Who would I be without the thoughts of fear? Byron Katie would say, that I would be Felipe doing his job. Are these situations coming into my life to teach me yet again that I haven’t quite let go of the need to control things? That’s how I feel right now.