Dear Louise,
Not quite two weeks ago, I pulled out my lower back, mostly on the left side. I’d done this only once before, about two years ago. Just today I injured my ring finger (the left side again) in a duplicate accident that happened three years ago almost to the day. On the outside, I feel like everything’s going along peachy – we’re planning a move next spring that will bring us close to our kids but far from my parents. On the inside, I’m aware that I have no real direction, as I’m a new empty-nester who has the whole world as her oyster but is afraid to start shucking. Any outsider insight?

V.K., Chicago, IL

Dear V.K.,

The right side is the masculine, the father. The left side is the feminine, the mother. My physical problems are always on the right side: leftover father issues. When that happens, I think to myself, Oh dear, a little more forgiving for me to do. Then I search for the connection. Your physical problems are on the left side, which means mother issues. The back has to do with support, so you feel that you’re not being supported by your mother in some way. And the ring finger has to do with the smaller details of a problem.

You sound happy that you’re moving away from your parents. So make sure that you’re moving mentally, also. Whatever’s left over in the nonforgiveness basket must be forgiven and released or you’ll carry those issues with you. Stand in front of a mirror, look into your eyes and forgive your parents out loud for any hurts you can remember. Then you can move away with freedom and ease. Say to the Universe, “I am free. I am ready. Bring me some wonderful new friends and adventures.” Make sure you give your kids breathing room so that they’re always glad to see you.

Dear Louise,

I read your supportive ideas nightly... thank you! The only question I have at present is how do you get over the feeling of running out of time to “get” all of this? I’m sure there’s a peaceful answer to this. What is it?

T.L., Australia

Dear T.L.,

Nobody ever “gets it all.” The Universe is constantly expanding and revealing more and more of itself. You have all the time in the world. There’s no act of completion that you need to achieve. When you really “get” that you’re here to enjoy every moment of every day, you will have achieved far more than most people.

Stay in the “now moment” as much as possible. Really explore the one moment that you’re in. Use all your senses to be completely aware of where you are right now: What do you see? What are you touching? How does the air smell and feel? What sounds do you hear? What can you admire? There’s so much more to this moment than most people allow themselves to experience. Time will stretch for you when do this.

Dear Louise,

I’m currently transitioning between being employed part-time and working for myself part-time, to working for myself full-time, and I’m having difficulty going with the flow and letting things happen. I have trouble feeling positive energy some of the time (other times I'm fine and determined). I’ve suffered with lower back pain for years since a riding accident, but lately it’s been getting worse and worse. I have a feeling this has something to do with not feeling “supported.” How can I get in touch with feelings of being supported and being able to trust the Universe to support me in all that I do?

W.S., London

Dear W.S.,

You’re so right. The back represents support and the lower back represents financial support. Relax, breathe and allow the Universe to support you. Make this fun and not something that’s stressful for you. Begin blessing every person, place and thing in your world with love. Love will dissolve the fear you’re creating. When you catch yourself in fear or stress, say, “That is enough of that.” Then talk and think about what you love. The intelligence that breathes your body is the same intelligence that will make sure that your business is successful... if you will just relax and allow it. Affirm: I am flexible and flowing, and the Universe loves me!

Louise L. Hay is a metaphysical teacher and the author of You Can Heal Your Life, Empowering Women and You Can Do It®. For a free catalog of books, audios, videos and other products by Louise Hay and other Hay House authors, please call (800) 654-5126. If you would like Louise to answer your letter in this publication, please write “Dear Louise Column,” c/o Hay House, Inc., P.O. Box 5100, Carlsbad, CA 92018-5100, website: www.hayhouse.com.