When all else fails....REFLECT!

We have given away our power and especially our inner knowingness to sources outside ourselves. "Google" along with other sources have become our advisors. What happened to the days when the elders in our families or tribes were naturally turned to for support and guidance?
Common answers were to go away and take some time to reflect. Our reflection may have taken the form of sitting in silence, prayer, journalling or meditation. Are we not tired of the constant bombardment of technology? We are hyper stimulated at very turn which continues to pull us out of balance and calmness.
I don't know about you but when my computer decides to take a vacaction my first reaction is frustration and even anger if I have a time sensitive project that I am working on. Eventually I get down right peaceful. It's like the Universe is saying it's time to "check out" of your busy life and "check in" to your inner knowing.
Some of my favorite times to reflect are when I am driving in silence or sitting with a tea down at the lake or I just plain sit in silence to connect with my breathe. How about you, when do you make time to just reflect?
I believe our society is in the middle of an "intuition crisis". We have lost our way. We have become fans of Hollywood stars, golf pros, hockey stars, etc. that we have forgotten to "check in" with the most reliable source of guidance there is and that is with our higher source.
Research tells us that the most successful, balanced and calm people are the ones that create time each day to meditate and be in silence. We know that morning is the ideal time to guarantee you will make space for it.
So if Happiness really is an inside job when will you start?
Reflectfully,
Cate