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Challenges that Can Arise as we Move Up the Spiral
from Upspiraling Ebook
THE FRONTSIDE
MOVING AROUND THE FRONTSIDE OF THE SPIRAL
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There’s a list of so many different experiences and feelings you encounter each time you move around another frontside loop of the spiral. We’ve all had these times in our lives (whether or not we realized at the time that we were moving up the Spiral of Life). Here’s a list below of some of the experiences. Later on, we’ll be getting into how to really take advantage of these times in life when you’re on the frontside of the spiral. These are the times in life when we can make tons of progress. But, first it’s good to become really familiar with the patterns and experiences that arise so you can really take advantage of these times every time you hit one of these frontside periods in life.
Good results appear: Certain things you’ve been working to make happen start falling into place. Positive Emotions: Energized, inspired and feeling good about how things are going. Life is flowing. Insights appear: Great ideas and new discoveries surface in your mind. You’ll get more answers and your best next steps become clear. Signs show up: As long as you’re open to seeing them and paying attention, you’ll get signs and confirmation that you’re moving in the right direction. People will say certain things that reassure you or you’ll notice other signs around you. New possibilities arise: More opportunities arise. New allies show up that can help you make more progress and steps forward.
THE BACKSIDE
MOVING AROUND THE BACKSIDE OF THE SPIRAL
The back side of the spiral is a very different experience from the frontside. When life turns and we’re asked to push around the backside of the spiral, this is when challenges tend to arise that can trigger all our doubts, fears and worries. It can feel like you just got punched in the gut or that life has just thrown you a curveball. However, when we’re aware of the bigger picture and know how to upspiral, we’re able to stay grounded and remind ourselves that these times on the backside of the spiral are leading us exactly where we need to be. Although the backsides of the spiral can really push us and feel heavy, they are the times when you learn the most about yourself and discover important insights about your best path forward. These are also the times when your Extraordinary Side is pointing you to your inner strength, wisdom and doing it’s best to remind you to trust and have faith that everything will unfold just as you need it to. We’ll be going through one of my favorite tools to use when it’s time to navigate around those backside times in life and really feel the strength of your Extraordinary Side, but first here’s a quick snapshot of what you might experience.
Challenges arise: Obstacles and challenges appear in your life. It might feel like too many things are going “wrong” or life throws you a curveball.
Strengthening and preparation
opportunity: This is a time for significant inner growth and alignment with your Extraordinary Side. Although it can be hard to see at the time, life is working us for a reason and strengthening our inner resolve. You’re being prepared for the next upward shift in your life and your Extraordinary Side is expanding its presence in your life. Slower “outer world” progress: The progress you make in the outer world tends to slow down a little because what you need most at these backside times is inner growth. As a result, life may feel a little more “bumpy” and things aren’t falling into place like they do when you’re on the frontside of the spiral. Lessons and insights appear: Your Extraordinary Side is pointing you in the right direction and to lessons and new ways of living that you’ll want to integrate into your next steps. As long as you’re willing to tune into the voice of your Extraordinary Side, it will remind and keep you grounded in the bigger picture and what’s really going on in your life.
Chapter 4
THE 3 DIFFERENT PHASES WE EXPERIENCE AS WE UPSPIRAL
As we’ve been talking about, life is unfolding as we make our way up and around the spiral and through 3 phases: building, strengthening and the momentum phase. Each phase comes with its own unique experiences and benefits and after we move through all 3, we’ve completed one complete cycle of the Spiral of Life. As we finish one cycle, another begins. It’s like that timeless wisdom you’ve probably heard before reminds us…with every ending comes a new beginning. You’ll go through these 3 different phases over and over again as you make your way through the journey of life. You’ll also experience growth in your inner world and your outer world as you make your way up the Spiral of Life. Life shifts, rearranges and improves in the best way when we upspiral because we’re learning, growing and accomplishing those things that are most important to us. The Spiral is at work in just about every area of your life. As we’ve been talking about, today, you’re moving up your Spiral of Life. There are also most likely mini spirals you’re moving up too. As an example, your work, your relationship, your finances, your goals, your personal development and even your spiritual journey (if that’s something you’re into), unfold on the spiral. We’ll get into this more later, but it’s good to know that once you understand the different cycles and patterns of the spiral, it helps you align and grow the most important areas of your life. So, what are the 3 Phases that we’ll continually cycle through?
