Oh Ego, You're So Silly... - Dominique Hurley

What does decision-making look like when intuition / Spirit takes the lead? Listen in.

It sure gets quicker with practice.

The more aware you are of what’s happening inside and out, the easier and clearer it all becomes.

I couldn’t help but smile the other day when my Observer Self recorded this conversation between ego and inner knowing.

It all happened so fast – faster than you can read this.

It started when I received an email from Memorial University of Newfoundland asking me to commit to teaching in their intensive English Language Summer School program for a 6th year in a row.

Here’s how it played out.

Ego: “But we told the world we were a full-time artist this year.” (defensive)

Heart: “That’s right. And we were. We are. We’ll now be a part-time teacher too.” (loving)

Ego: “But what will they think? We’ll look like a failure.” (scared)

Heart: “There’s no need to fear what others think. That’s none of our business. There’s only a need to follow our Path, no matter where Spirit leads. This is exactly what we’re teaching with our Ignite Your Intuition Formula. (loving)

Ego: “But this job is so intensive, we’ll have no time for our art. We need to focus on marketing to find clients. We can’t drop all the hard work and dedication we’ve put into it.” (belligerent)

Heart: “We’ll still have some afternoons and weekends when we’re not correcting essays. Plus, we’ve already done the hard work and put it out there. I know we’ll be shown ways to keep it up with ease and grace all while doing a great job teaching. Let the Universe take care of finding clients for 5 weeks. You’ve already got a waiting list for Co-Creative Soul Energy Portraits. More will come. We’ll be O.K.” (loving)

Ego: “But I could make that salary in a few days if I got more clients”. (argumentative)

Heart: “This isn’t really about money. We need to be there. Trust that.” (loving)

Ego: “But why?” (doubtful)

Heart: “Don’t you remember the Facebook message we got this morning from a student from 2 years ago wanting to meet because he was back in Newfoundland for a visit? Do you think that’s a coincidence? It’s the first message from a student we receive in almost a year. Don’t you remember the difference you made in his life? Can’t you remember how he shone once you helped him change his mind about quitting?” (loving)

Ego: “Yeah…” (hesitant)

Heart: “When Dominique prays “Make me an instrument of thy Peace”, who says that’s always going to be as an artist? Our life purpose is to explore and express our love of beauty and the beauty of love. That comes in many ways.

Ego: “Yes, but…” (stubborn)

Heart: “Has Dominique ever regretted a decision that was intuitively guided and supported by such a strong sign?” (loving)

Ego: “No…. but I’m just trying to protect her.” (pouting)

Heart: “I know, m’luv. You’re just doing your job. Thanks for sharing. But we’re saying “yes” to this full-heartedly and embracing the mystery of where it leads. The sign was clear. This is the Path. Plus, it’ll be fun to get out of the studio more during the summer and witness another group of students blossom. We can bike those hills to work and get into shape too. That was one of our goals! Isn’t this exciting?!” (still loving)