Most of us have no way of seeing the emotional and energetic scars of others. The closest we can come is inwardly touching our own, remembering them, and then entertaining the possibility that those same scars may reside inside others, to a greater or lesser degree.
A person can appear healthy and whole and still be wearing these invisible scars.
I think if we considered our own suffering to be as another’s we might be more inclined to be gentle, rather than throwing fire.
Emotional wounds baffle the mind and blind the heart. It can inhibit the capacity to function normally, like drinking and driving.
1 trauma, ok, may bounce back. Even 2-5 traumas. But there comes a time when inner doors shut, at least temporarily, making communication and a gentle way with each other even more challenging.
Most people see lack in others, perhaps for their own perceived shortcomings. But sometimes you meet a real gem that sees nothing but potentials, and offers opportunity for them to shine. I SO Love these ones!!!
My life blossomed when I met someone who believed in me.
When I was 2.5 years old my mother got busted with a suitor in the cafe she worked at. Dad pistol whipped him, putting him in the hospital. Told him he best leave town if he wanted to live. He did. My father left us. I remember laying on the floor of some cold brick building with my mother for sleep. This song was playing, and she was sobbing. I cried as she clutched me close to her chest.
When a resolute young fellow steps up to the great bully, the World, and takes him boldly by the beard, he is often surprised to find it comes off in his hand, and that it was only tied on to scare away timid adventurers. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
As you advance along your journey, prepare to encounter all types of people and circumstances. There will be those who start off as allies but turn out to be otherwise. There will be those you judge as enemies who become the greatest instigators of your spiritual growth. If you know in advance that even the enemies you encounter are allies in disguise, you can relax. So, relax – as there really is no such thing as a true enemy. When you reflect on your life, you realize the most difficult challenges taught you the most valuable lessons and have made you more resourceful and resilient than you would otherwise be. Revel in the reality that you are who you are today, precisely because of the challenges you’ve faced and aced.
Mantra :: I revel in the blessings discovered in the most unlikely people and places.
Artwork by Rassouli
~ the Hero’s Journey dream oracle by Kelly Sullivan Walden
Conditioning falls away Memory no longer defines you
“What do you call yourself?” the fawn said at last. Such a soft sweet voice it had!
“I wish I knew!” thought poor Alice. She answered, rather sadly, “Nothing, just now.”
“Think again,” it said: “That won’t do.”
Alice thought, but nothing came of it. “Please, would you tell me what you call yourself?” she said timidly, “I think that might help a little.”
“I’ll tell you, if you’ll come a little further on,” the fawn said. “I can’t remember here.”
So they walked on together through the wood, Alice with her arms clasped lovingly round the soft neck of the fawn, till they came out into another open field …
You are amidst a new experience – one in which you have no idea of who you are anymore. Paradoxically, this apparent loss of self is a beautiful gift. The loss of memory of the self, the absence of the conditioning that defines us, means we can approach new people and situations with an innocence and freshness. This is an opportunity to connect from the heart.
So it is with Alice when she enters a Looking-Glass forest with magickal powers … all who enter forget who they are. Thus, not knowing he ought to be frightened of a human, a fawn approaches Alice. She responds with an incredible fondness for the fawn and they meet in simple affection, connection and friendship. When we forget what we have been taught to fear or hate, it brings the opportunity for a whole series of beautiful relationships to blossom. This is the situation you find yourself in now.
Forget what you tell yourself you are. Forget what others have said you ought to be. Forget the enmity, the avoidance, the fear we live with far too often. Forget who you have been taught to be. Instead, re-awaken the innocence of the soul. Un-know thyself! Accept the mystery of you! Within that open space, within that forest where we are all returned to our ancient, most natural self, we can all be one again.
You are discovering what can happen when you rely less on conditioning, memory and civilization, and more on heart, receptivity and nature. New friendships, connections, gentleness and joy will be yours.
Years ago I had something happen which nearly ended my life, and actually DID end life as I knew it.
For years my mind was in chaos, and only since August of 2020 has it smoothed out.
In these moments, when power is out and life has gone basic, I am finding that I Am coming more into alignment with my Soul Essence, which I have seen on 2 occasions in the astral.
Pure Love, welcoming with joy all that she sees … all that I see.
Only in the last 2 days have I really looked at my defensive nature toward things, people … seen and unseen.
I Am learning how to release that portion of self … there isn’t any need for it in the New World … the world I very much long to be a part of.
My most sincere apologies to my visitors in the astral.
I know I have not been the easiest person to visit.
It is a challenge, this transition, especially because of the way it started for me, all those years ago.
I am grateful for your persistence and patience.
I cannot promise that I have achieved a full liberation from the old me, but I am in process and looking forward very much to returning to that place of Love unconditional, in all instances.
Dear Self ~ I love you … and find you the most fascinating person ever!
Through everything you’ve experienced you are willing to remain open to Love and to Loving.
Bravely, you shatter internal barriers that could keep you from Love.
Courageously, you remain open to receive fully this Love, knowing full well being wide open could also lead to suffering.
You understand that Love has no price not worth paying.
I am so proud of you as you continue to hold the doors open to your sibling and parents even though they do not show care or concern for your existence.
The way you continue to hold Love in your heart for others is amazing! Your ability to forgive, seemingly, immeasurable.
You are gentle and kind.
I am so sorry I treated your body, heart and mind so roughly while allowing others to do the same.
I will spend the remainder of days making it up to you, with proper care from me, and the insistence that it be shown by those who have placement in your life.
I apply intention, and effort, into healing your heart. You’ve been through a lot emotionally, energetically, and physically.
You have needed to be ‘tough’ all your life. It seems you are a magnet for those who long to possess your light, your beautiful essence. Seen, unseen … they continue to try.
Focus, dear, on the Love that resides in you. Pay no attention to those who’s entire existence seems to be intent on interrupting the personal Will of you, of others.
I want to walk with you, to talk with you, to Love you as no one ever has. You deserve my devotion and the devotion others have for you.
Allow it to flow from me to you, fully. Accept it from others. Be willing to recognize Love coming to you through others daily on behalf of Source Creator.
I Love the way you laugh at seriousness, at incredible absurdity and in the face of fear. May you always release Love in the face of anything or anyone who attempts to overpower your senses or your devotion to Self and to Soul.
I am going to start cooking for you again. Wholesome, nutritious meals, tasty even.
I am going to dress you in fashion appropriate for your personality … all of them …. that wascally character.
I am going to give you more time in nature, to smell the flowers and feel the breezes.
You are the best thing to ever happen to me.
Our relationship has been tumultuous. I have allowed others to do you wrong.
From this moment on I will do everything in my power to Love you fully and to eliminate from your presence anyone who does not honor you, or cherish you as you are, and as you deserve.
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