“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world.
Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
— Rumi
The desire to change is often initiated through some kind of crisis. Whether related to personal health, relationships, a natural phenomenon, or a spiritual event, opportunity arises from the chaos.
As we see the bigger picture we gain the ability to shift our perspective and get clarity on the truth of our suffering.
“The story of the human race is the story of men and women selling themselves short.”
―Abraham Maslow, Pursuit of Happiness
As we become aware of the burdens we carry and the suffering we’ve been enduring, we can begin to understand how we have been affected and initiate the healing process.
We make small changes, reclaim aspects of ourselves that we have abandoned, and build the skills and acquire the resources to take responsibility for, and have authority of oneself.
“Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going inside ourselves.”
―The Body Keeps The Score, Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.
With our new tools and awareness, we put into practice new ways of being.
We are in training. Strength building, getting used to doing things differently, letting old destructive habits and patterns fall away while new and healthy ways are being established.
As we learn to adapt and self-regulate, life becomes more enjoyable.
We show up as ourselves, recognize that which is authentic, let go of what is not ours, and share the gifts we have to offer. We have a sense of purpose, desire to contribute, and the ability to trust, receive and celebrate all that life has to offer.
Living as our whole, integrated and authentic selves is an ongoing process. Every experience contributes to the person we are ever-evolving into.
We access the past to inform our present, reflecting on our experiences to integrate them and to live better now.
As we become whole, our culture and society become whole.
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
―Maya Angelou
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