The Early Bird Gets The Worm?

“The early bird gets the worm, but frankly, I’d rather have a bagel.” – Paul Steinbrueck

I lived by the saying “The early bird gets the worm” for most of my life. I was a loyal member of the 5AM Club, popping out of bed at the crack of dawn to get my day started “the right way.” I was always rushing around trying to cram in meditation (can you say oxymoron??), a work out, packing the kids for up school, and racing to the office to be the first one on the phones to close radio. On the weekends, if there was a sick shoe sale happening, I had to be the first one in line. Picture Walmart on Black Friday! Gobs of people pushing and shoving each other out of the way to get to that perfect pair of Louboutin shoes at 75% off! If I was meeting friends for dinner, I had to be the first one there to ensure we got the perfect table. What constitutes the perfect table exactly? Frankly, operating from this frenetic energy is exhausting. What’s the end game of being the first, the best, getting the stellar deal, or closing the add?? I get to say I did it? Or maybe it’s social conditioning? If you aren’t the first or the best there won’t be enough to go around.

Now, let’s tune in to birds and nature. Have you ever seen a starving bird? Although it’s their nature to be up early in the morning where worms are prime picking in the moist morning dew, I’m certain that at any other time in the day, if hungry they have zero challenge finding food. They happily, effortlessly hop around pecking up some eats with no stress. The only way birds would starve is through human intervention, by shifting their environment for selfish, personal gain. Ironically in the end, this perceived “gain” causes immense loss. Birds don’t ever stress about lack. They don't obliterate the bird next to them in a peck off, freaking out that there won’t be enough. The universe operates from infinite supply, flow and an oasis of treats.

People on the other hand are a rare bird. Each of us operates from our own unique circadian rhythm. A circadian cycle is a natural internal process that regulates your sleep-wake cycle and repeats every 24 hours. I am a diva of the dawn. I am most productive at 5-6A, and can barely function after 9:30p. There are others who are considered “night owls.” These folks function at their highest in late evenings. While the 9-5 work day is considered the norm, it doesn’t work for everyone.

Fortunately, we live on a globally connected planet. Businesses worldwide operate their commerce in various time zones. This creates infinite possibilities for how you can manage yours. For instance, I’ve had hypnosis clients who lived in Australia and The Philippines. The 12-14 hour time difference meant I was working at 7PM to catch them at 7AM, or vice versa. So am I working late or starting early? The world needs people to work the grave yard shift to maintain a functional flow for various types of businesses. So does that make the grave yard shift employee who sleeps all day lazy? We are blessed with the opportunity to pick a life style that’s aligned with our circadian rhythm. This was not the case for our ancestors who likely coined the phrase about early birds.

Then there’s the concept of Divine Timing. Have you ever had something you desire just fall out of the sky and into your lap? You didn’t have to run someone over, be the first in line or even make a serious effort to get it. Divine timing is the belief that everything that happens in your life occurs at precisely the right moment. The universe is here to take care of you and will never put you in a place that you can't handle. You can also look at divine timing as the way the universe manifests your dreams and goals in its own way. You are in the right place at the right time. You connect with someone who knows someone who has the perfect job, person, house, or miracle just for you. There are a few fundamental rules in order to manifest things through divine timing. We must learn to be patient. It will happen at the exact moment that you are aligned with the energy of said desire. Eliminate all the pressure and intensity. It cannot be forced, pushed or manufactured. Examine why you may be in a rush for it to happen NOW. If you live in trust and knowing that all you desire will transpire, then there is no hurry. Lastly, be unattached to the outcome. Buddha said “Attachment is the source of all suffering.” Just be confident that everything is now, always has been and always will be fine. You don’t have to be the first in line! I hope this has served you is it has for me. As always it’s an Inside-Project.

“The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese” - Steven Wright