salmon-1107404_640Salmon swim upstream, going against the flow, which appears to be the opposite of what we are always advising.  Yes, in most cases, it behooves you to flow and allow others to flow.  But what are the salmon doing?  They are following their deepest inner guidance.  They are exerting effort, yes, but for them it is not a struggle.  It is simply doing what they know beyond doubt they must do.  This kind of knowing, combined with effort—which is quite different from struggle—ensures they arrive at their destination.

You need not struggle through life, yet at times you must labor.   When you follow your inner guidance, if it at times leads you against the apparent current of mass consciousness, perhaps this will lead you to spawn new growth.