Stepping Through Resistance

 

(Painting by Elizabeth Cummings 1965)

 

 

"worry looks around

fear looks back

faith looks up

guilt looks down

but I look forward."

 

Unknown

 

 

Emmanuelle Lambert wrote an article about resistance for Tinybuddha.  She suggested we engage with the fear which is always present under any resistance.  First we must be aware of our hesitation.  We must see how fear is preventing us from the situation.  This behavior of keeping our selves small minimizes our life experiences. 

 

If we can identify our resistance by how it feels and see how it restricts us, we can begin a conversation with our fear.  Most fears are not factual, and are only illusions based on past behaviors, lack of faith, or unnecessary guilt.   We can be our own coach and build self-confidence to step through the illusion of fear preventing us from life's deeper experiences.

 

As we take a brave step into our future, we must go with positive intention.  Awaiting is a lesson that can enhance our body, mind, and soul.  If we are truly aligned with both our inner and outer selves, we can gauge how vulnerable we wish to be. 

 

Life really is a dance of stepping forward, to the side, and sometimes in reverse, but it is rewarding.  Even when we are caught in the shadows, our light can safely show us the way.  We must try.  We must step through the resistance, keeping our eyes looking forward.