Another week has quickly passed. The weather has remained uncertain - as if Spring is reluctant to come out and play.
Steve and I have had the pleasure of hosting his parents this week.
It’s been really great having them around! They have generously given of themselves in so many ways...from laughter and hugs, to helping out with daily cleaning and evening meals.
Their presence has been exactly the ray of sunshine that Steve and I have needed most. (Thanks so much Mom and Dad B.!)
Having Steve’s parents here has helped me reveal my “lesson of the week,” and for those of you who aren't quite certain what this means, I’ll take a moment to explain...
Over the last couple of years, I’ve been fortunate enough to have lessons of life present themselves to me. -- I intuitively recognize that it’s my mission to openly and humbly share these lessons in my blog.
How does it work?
It’s sort of like receiving clue after clue from the Universe and then tuning in to my Higher Power to find out what it means.
This past week, for example, I continued to receive thematic messages centered around people who were hoping to hide something about themselves from someone else.
One friend, for example, was afraid to admit she has never planned a big event before, yet once she pushed past her fear, many individuals stepped forward to help out.
Another friend was debating whether or not she should use a new Vet for her pet. She was afraid that if she did, she’d have to explain herself.
I politely suggested this may be the Universe’s way of telling her she just may need to be more assertive. -- After all, the world often reflects back to us the things we need to face in order to finally move forward.
Then, just yesterday morning, Steve’s parents and I had a similar conversation.
We were relating with one another about how sometimes we want others to think we’re doing better than we really are, because we’re afraid to admit we could use some extra help or because we become fearful of what others might think.
Yet, isn’t it true that what we fear we always draw near?
I’ve come to realize that unless we come to terms with the truth, we’ll continue to be reminded of its presence in all types of shapes and forms.
And so it goes, these were my clues for the week...
I filed them carefully in my memory bank and then meditated awhile to ask what they're intended to mean.
I was sitting in an open field with Buddy near home. We had gone there to play ball, and after several rounds of fetch, he lay down to chew on a stick.
I closed my eyes and began focusing on my breathing. I became fully aware of the flat cool stone beneath my bottom, the chirping of the birds in the trees, and the light blowing wind gently caressing my face.
I consciously reached in my mind for each awaiting clue.
It seemed fear was a common theme, but why?
What is it that prevents us from speaking the truth?
Why do we sometimes hide from the world and pretend that everything’s okay?
How come we often feel like it’s better to put on a happy face than to admit we are hurting or need help?
I placed my thumbs and middle fingers together then turned my palms to face the sky.
I continued to breathe deeply while envisioning my body grounded to the earth, and then a strong stream of energy flowed freely through me, from my tailbone to my head.
White light permeated around me as my Higher Power’s words resonated calmly within.
Open your eyes.
I did as I was told.
A field of straw-like grass was protruding from the ground with a few green weeds scattered in-between.
Do you think the grass cares what the weed thinks?
Does the weed hide the fact that it’s a weed?
Does either pretend they're doing well even when they're not?
I couldn’t help but giggle.
Immediately, I knew what each clue meant.
Self is “a person’s nature or character."*
To accept means "to take or receive" and "to regard as true or sound." * (*Webster's)
When we are openly receptive to our natural character, we come to see our authentic Self.
In other words, 'how' we thrive is dependent on our admissions of the truth.
Admitting our reasons for the choices that we make or the blemishes that we bear will often come with a lot of resistance.
Why?
Because our Egos don’t like to give up control or admit we have weaknesses and faults.
We fear we won’t be accepted or liked, which is an ultimate test of our being.
This helps explain why we sometimes hide from the truth by saying we shouldn’t have to explain our actions or justify our decisions to any one about any thing at any time.
Yet, just as the grass comes with its weeds, we, too, have foibles and faults.
Personal growth can only flourish when we fully accept our Self -- All flaws and all.
The acceptance of Self has no tolerance for measuring and no room for fears, so take time every day to stand in front of a mirror and loudly and positively declare... (Fill in the 'blank' for your Self.) - “Despite my own fear of (BLANK), I wholly and completely accept my Self.”
Complete self-acceptance means knowingly appreciating, validating, and supporting everything about your Self exactly as it is, in-the-here-and-the-now.
Think of the reception of Self as a gift of personal awareness for self-improvement.
Self-acceptance is admitting to trusted friends that we’re hurting so they can finally help us heal; it’s tactfully disclosing our preferences so we may move forward on our spiritual path; and it’s revealing our weaknesses to confidants so that stronger talents now have the room to emerge.
So, go ahead, accept your Self. You'll feel so much better when you do!
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ETE – Visit http://www.soulfelt.com
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