The Top 10 Signs That You Are NOT In Flow

Originally Submitted on 7/30/2002.

You often realize when you are in flow; things are moving right along and life is good. How often do you recognize, and how quickly do you recognize, when you are not in flow? Sometimes we detour off our path and the Universe helps us get back on track. How do you know when you are not in flow with the Universe?

Cross-reference: The Top 10 Ways To Get Back In Flow
(http://www.topten.org/public/BC/BC570.html)

1. Things are not happening easily.

Extra effort is needed to make even simple things go right. You need to go out of your way to make things happen, and even then there is not a high success rate. Timing and communication are off. Actions keep missing each other. Nothing seems to be aligning.

2. Your timing is off.

There is a lack of synchronicity. You're in the wrong place at the wrong time. You miss opportunities by minutes or hours. Your 'wires keep crossing' with others. Nothing is happening in a smooth fashion. You are out of sync with the Universe, and as in #1 above, trying harder doesn't always help.

3. You feel like you are walking through peanut butter.

You're having trouble making forward motion. It's like trying to run on beach sand. It feels like your life is unfolding in slow motion. The Universe is preventing you from moving forward since the activities you are engaged in do not support your Higher Self.

4. Your heart feels heavy.

At a certain level you know something is not quite right. You may sense that some life changes are needed. Your heart is telling you that you are not on track with your Higher Self. You are feeling discontent.

5. You are feeling tired and listless.

Your zest, or your spark, is missing. Your enthusiasm for life has diminished. You feel defeated and it is no wonder if you are experiencing #1-4 above.

6. Your body is tense and your anxiety level has increased.

Physiologically you know something is out of whack. Your body is sensing the energy shift. You sense that things are not aligning for you, but not being conscious of why, your anxiety increases.

7. You feel like you are moving but getting nowhere.

You feel like you are cycling. Your efforts seem fruitless even though you're going through all the motions. You seem to be stuck and no amount of motion is going to push you forward. The idea of the mouse on the exercise wheel has crossed your mind at least once.

8. You notice repeating patterns.

The Universe is trying very hard to deliver a message to you. The Universe speaks to you in patterns. You begin to notice the repeating patterns.

9. Life seems like a struggle and a burden instead of being easy.

You feel like you are carrying a heavy weight. It's tough carrying this weight around. Life seems more like a pain in the neck rather than a joyous blessing.

10. You spend more time worrying than trusting.

Your trust in the Universe has dissipated and has been replaced with worry. You've given in to your emotions. Your entire self – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually – is out of alignment. You are in touch with the physical and out of touch with the spiritual.

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