Every butterfly has its cocoon, every dawn a preceding night. I in no way believe nor intend to imply that you need to struggle or experience any kind of sufferance to ‘grow’. Self-acceptance and love are the best healers and transformers, certainly not hardship! I also don’t believe everything happens for a reason or because it is ‘supposed to’. Sometimes we are caught in the tape-loops and hamster wheels of our patterns. Sometimes we make bad choices, we sabotage, we hurt ourselves or others. Nothing positive came out of drink and drug experiences for me, for example – they were always damaging physically, mentally and emotionally. If there is ‘mud’ present in your life, become conscious and release yes, but see also if there are any gifts there. Sometimes you get hurt because there’s an existing unhealed wound within that needs bleeding for healing. Sometimes life gives you a shake up to help you wake up. Buttons get pressed on because they’re already there to be pressed on – when you address what lies within rather than its trigger you can learn a lot about yourself and any inner dynamics that are creating, attracting or allowing less than serving outer-life experiences. Bad things don’t happen because you deserve them. The universe holds nothing but unconditional love for you and wants the very best for you in every moment. BUT, you may carry negative beliefs about yourself, others or life, feel you don’t deserve, carry guilt or shame, be caught in detrimental patterns and stories, or what may seem like a ‘bad’ situation may bring a blessing that you discover only in hindsight – freedom, a new path/relationship/career, healing, greater self-awareness, self-love, inner strength, etc. You don’t have to grow out of mud, but if you find yourself in mud you can still blossom into a beautiful flower. What gifts have darker times brought you? Perhaps they are gifts of compassion, resolve, love, patience, humility, humour, spiritual connection, personal power, forgiveness, creativity, or being a light-house for others. All can add colour and fragrance to the flower of your being.
Posted on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 16:59:09 +0000