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| Moonrise, Super Moon 2012, Oregon ©LoraFisherPhotography |
Owning responsibility for what we create in our lives
is the ideal of the time in which we live.
It is a monumental responsibility. If we are truly living consciously, we understand that life is lived on many levels simultaneously and that we are never separated from our pasts. Those who endeavor to come to terms with past and present, I believe, are living their most authentic lives.
For growth to take place, we must first look squarely at ourselves and accept our own stories of who we are. Naming and claiming your vulnerabilities — especially those that we don’t like or attempt to deny — is a path to self-awareness.
of both the good and the bad, there is no possibility of growth — either spiritually or in our creative expression. We are simply adding layers of the inauthentic on top of our already over-burdened egos; leading to addiction, avoidance, and stunted relationships.
We must be willing to strip away illusions about ourselves. This takes powerful intention, discipline, and a guide to carry us through to any degree of success.
A skilled therapist, a shaman, and/or a spiritual teacherwho sees deeply into the heart can set us on our paths to self-awareness.
we have no real chance of spiritual growth. This includes owning the painful experiences in our past. Admitting to ourselves how bad it was, without self-pity or exaggeration, is the beginning of true healing.
• Celebrate the fact that you are a survivor.
• Be gentle with yourself when it comes to your flaws.
• Support and encourage the healing of your friends and family.
• Model self-honesty and compassion for your children.
• Disengage from those that do not support your growth.
• Distance yourself from self-pity — yours and your friends.
• Stay focused on the present moment.
• Remind yourself that you are blessed.
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| Neahkanie Beach Heaven & Earth ©LoraFisherPhotography |
beautiful shots Lora!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathie Joy!
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