Guiding our desires like a compass, emotions inform us of
what feels good and, well, what we’d rather not endure for long periods of
time. We achieve wisdom through personal
experience.
The line “there's no such thing as too much of a good
thing” offers a very limited way of thinking and may lead to great
boredom. “Variety is the spice of life”
invites more possibilities.
Perspective is a key element in our expansion. There will be days when a certain situation
encourages one reaction, and on another day the same incident could result in a
completely different response. Remember,
there is no right or wrong way, it is what it is, and it is all a matter of
discovery.
In recent months, I’ve noticed a shift occurring in our personal
beliefs. Many short and long term
relationships, employment, family dynamics, and so forth, are being altered as internal
values adjust. What previously appealed
to us no longer brings enjoyment. The familiar
way of thinking, and socially encouraged behaviors we were once taught, no longer
resonates with Self. The desire is intensifying for many to see the
fear-based illusions for what they are and explore new realities.
Yearning for change can, for many, causes a great amount
of internal conflict. A vast majority of
self-help books, social media sites, and advice gurus offer the recommendation to
just be happy; if you can’t - fake it till it happens. How can a person be authentic and experience
growth if they are forcing themselves to stifle or ignore unwanted feelings? The buried emotions will come to the surface,
so why not deal with them when the moment arises? It may not be easy…but so worth the effort. When we deny our emotions, we resist the
natural process of healing. Our heart
knows the direction it wishes to travel, just listen.
