Life lesson 👇Friday Reflection August 16, 2019: Connect to your Self
Earlier this week, I sat outside at the lake near my house and watched the full moon rise in front of me as the sun set at my back. The cloudless sky provided an unobstructed view of the moon’s light that was then reflected in the water. This moment took me to a place of clarity within my own heart which served as a powerful reminder of how it feels to be aligned with a pure, unobstructed sense of my Self.
And, there are times when I can’t see myself clearly. Rather than identifying with the pure light that shines from within, I become misaligned. At these moments, I am at risk of identifying with self-doubt, fear, or faulty beliefs about my worth that are the result of historical wounds.
In truth, we can all get caught in these misalignments that cloud our view and block access to our self-energy. We all have parts. We have younger parts that carry the pain of unresolved events from childhood and parts that reflect the internalized messages we received from our parents. For example, if your parents couldn’t handle your pain, then you may have developed a part that continues to push away vulnerable emotions. Or, if you had a parent who was highly critical of you, then you may have developed a part of yourself that takes the form of an internalized self-critic. As a result, it is common to feel anxious or unsettled.
In order to heal, we can attend to these parts; treat each part like an honored guest who has an important message that needs to be heard. Ultimately, resolution requires that we listen to, honor, and take responsibility for each and every part of us.
And, it is powerful process to align with your own wise self. Take a moment to connect to your center. Notice how it feels to be in touch with your own source of wisdom and compassion. What cues do your feel in your body that let you know that you are connected? Perhaps you notice feeling connected to your heart or a sense of feeling present or calm. From this place, I invite you to turn your compassionate attention toward any part of you that is calling for your attention. What does this part of you need? What does this part of you want you to know? From a space of acceptance and love, what would you like to say to this part of you? ... See MoreSee Less
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BeautifulIf you're anything like us, you don't spend nearly enough time doing the things that light you up, and make you feel engaged and inspired. We just kind of put our heads down, and plod on with the day-to-day stuff, not really making time for joy. But joy is important. There's treasure to be found in the things that light us up though, we just need to make time to discover it.
​📷 Kelly Malka
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​​Image description: Illustration of a green, trailing, plant, in a yellow pot, on a wooden stand. Coming down from the top of the image is a ray of light, and the plant is growing towards and into this ray of light. Small black text on the illustration says: 'Find Your Light & Grow Towards It...'
​The artist of this image is: Kelly Malka ... See MoreSee Less
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I don’t usually share kitten photos but come on 👇. You’re welcome! ... See MoreSee Less
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