{"id":1374,"date":"2012-08-23T08:00:37","date_gmt":"2012-08-23T08:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/flightofthesoul\/?p=1374"},"modified":"2012-08-23T08:03:39","modified_gmt":"2012-08-23T08:03:39","slug":"surprise-in-every-encounter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/flightofthesoul\/2012\/08\/surprise-in-every-encounter.html","title":{"rendered":"Surprise in Every Encounter"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Soul is here to be a vehicle of expression. When the soul is open and present it offers gifts beyond the veil. Being present in these soul-full moments with another allows the unlimited possibility of the universe to work its miracles.<\/p>\n

We never know anything about another person, and in many cases our judgements create limiting equations of who and what a person is and can be to us in our lives. Let it all go. Be willing to allow the world to unfold beautifully.<\/p>\n

Be curious and in wonder. Witness the universe in all its splendor working on your behalf. You never know what an encounter will bring and how it will inform your life. Be open to surprise. Be open to the gift that is being delivered in every moment.<\/p>\n

Have a most glorious day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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