I believe it is possible to love unconditionally with boundaries; to wish others peace, success, and happiness from a distance; to intuitively know that you were meant to be with someone who is unavailable to you; to show compassion in the face of rejection and disappointment; to accept what is, let go, and move on from the one you love, while keeping space for them in your heart; to speak the painful truth with respect and integrity. Nothing in life ever has to be either/or. Your heart and mind can reach a compromise. There is no need to be demanding, or amenable. All that is needed is love when faced with joy, or adversity.
It is not a partnership if the other person is not invested.
I believe it is possible to love unconditionally with boundaries; to wish others peace, success, and happiness from a distance; to intuitively know that you were meant to be with someone who is unavailable to you; to show compassion in the face of rejection and disappointment; to accept what is, let go, and move on from the one you love, while keeping space for them in your heart; to speak the painful truth with respect and integrity. Nothing in life ever has to be either/or. Your heart and mind can reach a compromise. There is no need to be demanding, or amenable. All that is needed is love when faced with joy, or adversity.
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Only when we begin to focus on our own personal development, does our self-esteem and self-confidence begin to rise, leading us to begin valuing ourselves a little more.
I was in a session with my therapist the other day (yes, I have one, and she’s wonderful) reflecting on the many conversations I had had throughout the week. There was a common theme that came up over and over again, on how many of us operate under some kind of foreign authority. This foreign authority begins with the conditions of our upbringing set forth by our parents, and continues through our academic experiences. It is further influenced by social contacts, and eventually solidified by man-made laws that govern. I say that these authorities are foreign because they typically fail to incorporate our true values. While I do believe we need rules in place for living life on planet Earth, I prefer they not cancel out my own code of ethics. Empowerment means learning how to sit through life’s lows without seeking distraction. As one client pointed out, you have to learn how to “re-channel” your energy when the fog sets in.
The climactic period of this stormy month peaks on Monday, March 16th. It will be a bitter sweet culmination of tension experienced these last few years, as we draw a line over the past – what’s done is done – and move ahead with grace and light. That grace and light will come in the form of a potent New Moon Solar Eclipse, which is scheduled during the wee hours EST of Friday, March 20th. When will you learn? It is up to you (and only you) to trust your instincts, and make conscious decisions that reflect your inner knowing – that inner knowing that comes from a higher source. This is a choice. It is a choice that must be made everyday, always. When you can accept this, only then will you take the reins of your destiny. Until you accept this, you will always assume you have no control.
“It is possible to go beyond religion, and become a prayer.” Sister Joan Chittister
I’ve decided to join a church. Not to feel closer to God or begin a religious practice (this church is non-denominational). But because I am desperate to be a part of a community where I can have experiences that are bigger than me. Where I can be inspired. Where I can be of service. Where I can experience enhanced spiritual growth, aligning myself with those who challenge me to step outside of my comfort zone and be all that makes me divine. I’m excited. I know this commitment will encourage me to begin fully applying my own soulful beliefs and practices - those of which you have read on this weekly blog - to my everyday life. |
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