Sunset with moon by Castillion
I think we’re going to the moon because it’s in the nature of the human being to face challenges. It’s by the nature of his deep inner soul… we’re required to do these things just as salmon swim upstream. - Neil Armstrong
Note to Lower Self -
Dear Lower Self,
I am exhausted.
Three very simple words which, for me at this moment, holds asimple truth. I am admitting this for one simple reason. I recognize it is entirely my fault. Yup, I did this to myself. I was going to blame you; really I was. While sitting with one of my favorite people the other day, I used the image of a fish swimming upstream. The flow of fear and torment is all around us. You know the libretto; it is a crazy time. It would defeat the purpose to repeat the onslaught of mental and verbal matter that has been flying around lately. You know all about it. All you have to do is listen to most people in panic mode and see its effect. The constant weight on the chest as if every personal thought; every positive feeling; every smile is only more of a burden to bear. It is amazing how even some of the “spiritual” ones have been overcome and taxed by the opposing current. Sometimes it feels like that child who chooses not to give into peer pressure to do that thing which he/she knows is just plain wrong.
Well, you now what Lower Self? It is in my spirit to go against the tide. It has always worked for me. I have fought against conventional wisdom, peer pressure, familial dogma and personal insecurities my whole life. And I have an amazing life to prove it. That fish who swims upstream has a goal and so do I. I am no longer allowing your nagging little voice to get in the way of the true Me. I hear you but I am done listening to you.
How will I move forward against the onslaught?
-I am going to accept the current environment.
-I now forgive myself for allowing my choices which allowed me to get into this place.
-I am going to repeat one the affirmations from my NEW meditation CD. {{cough ~shameless plug~ cough-cough}}
-I am open to the divine truth. I surrender those aspects of myself – which no longer serve me. So that I may create space for the presents of who I AM.
-Then I am going to continue to follow the suggestion from last month’s newsletter.
-Sit up and be aware of your feelings.
-Take a deep cleansing breath.
-Become aware of what is happening with you – emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
-Give yourself permission to release anything which you are holding on to which is not yours. Also let go of anything which no longer serves you.
-Breathe it out and let it go. Allow for a moment of emptiness.
-Now close your eyes and surround yourself with simple white light.
-Breathe in the light.
-Sit in the glow.
-Give yourself permission to be in tune with your path and to get back on track.
Lastly, Lower Self, I just want to acknowledge and love you, without you I would never grow.
Just know that for now on. It is going to be like Nina Simone sings:
It’s a new dawn -
It’s a new day -
It’s a new life -
For ME -
And I’m feeling good.
LOVE your way!
T
