A Proof of the Conscious Universe
Really?.. Yes, really.
I’d like to share with you a personal story; an experience that proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that (i) the Universe is conscious, and (ii) that it has a sense of humour - albeit at times it’s a black humour (ha,ha).
About two months ago, after some extensive research online, I decided to purchase a mini rebounder (mini trampoline) to improve my health. Rebounding is one of the best exercises you can do, as it engages gravity.
There are two main types of rebounder: with springs and with bungee cords connection to the frame.
I used to have a mini spring trampoline several years ago, and remember that I paid for it around $80 (AUD) back then. So now I wanted to get something similar, and decided that I didn’t want to spend on it more than $88 – for some reason I was very specific - in blissful ignorance of the time elapsed since my previous purchase, which pretty much equates to the increased costs of living and skyrocketed prices.
I checked in with my Higher Guidance – and got her tick of approval.
Great idea, she said, go for it!
Little did I know what I had set myself up for.
Generally speaking, the bungee connections type is considered better, more quiet - so I focused on those rebounders in my online search. However, they are more expensive, in many cases much more expensive going to hundreds even thousands of dollars (which is ridiculous). But I was fixated on a bungee rebounder, so like a Bloodhound I was sniffing through the Internet for over three weeks to find what I wanted.
Finally, I decided to spend a little more and bought a bungee rebounder on Amazon for $130. Curiously, my Higher Guidance wasn’t happy with my decision and I felt some resistance, which I ignored. I was getting impatient as I wanted to start my bouncing exercise ASAP.
However, when I got my purchase delivered, my excitement was quickly deflated like a punctured balloon, as I found out that some parts were missing, others were missing the very much needed holes – so I wasn’t able to put this trampoline together and yes, it required a full assembly. Having no other option, I returned it for a refund, which has cost me some hassle and delay - as if my disappointment wasn’t enough.
Not only that - my Higher Guidance whispered:
See?.... I told you not to buy it. This one is not right for you.
Ok, I said, I give up. I will wait for this trampoline to come to me.
My surrender lasted for the whole two days, after which I jumped back online and kept searching for the right trampoline. A Bloodhound is a Bloodhound!
I was still fixated on the bungee rebounder, so everything else was outside of my peripheral vision.
One week later, I found another decent trampoline, also on Amazon, for $100. This time the resistance I felt was much stronger. My Higher Guidance was NOT happy, and no longer whispering.
Don’t buy it – it’s not right for you! - came out loud and clear.
Yet my obsession with starting my rebounding ASAP was getting stronger too.
I can’t find anything else that is suitable! - I argued with my Higher Guidance. I’m gonna buy this one, I’ve had enough.
Ok, then, I heard in my mind, but you will regret it.
That stopped me in my tracks for a moment, as the words were unmistakable and loud and clear. Why would I regret it?... I was agonising for a few days over this warning, checking and rechecking this trampoline online, but finally gave in and hit the BUY button.
When my rebounder was delivered, I checked and everything was in order. But the fun started when I tried to assemble it - as I found out that it required an elephant’s strength to stretch those bungee cords and the matt over the large frame. While I’m fairly strong, it was simply an impossible task. I could have hired someone to do this for me for around $100 - which would have doubled the cost of the rebounder, so that was out of the question. Mind you, the seller advertised this trampoline as “easy to assemble”. Ha, ha.
So I kept trying, applying all the force I could possibly conjure up, huffing and puffing, with my eyeballs bulging out of the sockets with the Bloodhound determination; even calling upon my Assembly Angel to help me! …until I saw that my arm was bleeding.
My left forearm was badly scratched on the inside by a sharp metal piece sticking out from one of the tubes. It looked as if I was scratched by a wild animal or fell into a bush of roses. I was in pain, exhausted, frustrated, bleeding. That was the final straw -I gave up. Decided to return that stupid trampoline - again! - which meant yet another delay in the start of my health and fitness program. I SO regretted that I bought it in the first place!…
As I was lying in bed that evening nursing my injured arm, I heard an echo of my Higher Guidance – you will regret it…
The next day I had an epiphany. Maybe I should get just a small spring rebounder, which will be sufficient for my needs for now. Back online – and very quickly I found one in my local sports store for $99.
No, that’s still not the right one, I heard in my mind, keep looking.
I mean, seriously?...
In desperation, I went back to the website of a local store I’ve to been before – but THIS time, I searched for a spring rebounder. And there it was – exactly what I envisaged eight weeks earlier, for $87.95 with free shipping, and delivered mostly assembled. All I needed to do was to unfold it and screw on the legs. When it was delivered, it took me less than 10 minutes to assemble it, and it was super easy.
This trampoline is perfect, exactly what I want and need, and within my whimsical price tag of $88. That five-cent drop below what I wanted to pay is cute; a cheeky smile from the Universe as a reminder of its delicious powers.
Here is a proof that the Universe is conscious and like a loyal guide dog will always keep you on your chosen path when you go astray, whether you appreciate it…or not.
This is an extract from my Quantum Living podcast episode by the same title.
Listen to it on a beautiful musical background HERE.
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