Victim or Master

"I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become."

Carl Jung 

Everyone has a story that has shaped his or her life. To be human is to face challenges that we have no control over, but we do have choice as to how to react. As we age, we begin to recognize patterns repeating themselves triggering our body, mind, and spirit. Frequently, the lesson is learned in segments like chapters in a book.

We can let life happen to us or we can choose to live our lives in alignment. If we are living falsely, we are allowing elements to dictate the level of our experiences. We have the choice to live life as a victim or as a master of our strengths. This requires us to remain both curious and observant, assisted by creative response. 

If we are unhappy in our life, it is up to us to change it. Choose not to remain stuck and seek resources for better understanding and support. Orchestrate a realistic plan that will lead to authentic living. One must have a clear sense of self, identifying personal needs and willingness to adjust. Learn to be you as everyone else is taken!

Vision Inside or Outside?

 

"Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart.

Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside awakes."

Carl Jung

When we experience stillness within, we have learned to quiet the monkey brain and place ego across the room on a chair. We have increased our ability to accept who we are, how we act, and be accountable. We can watch our old patterns float across our mind's eye and make the choice to change.

Where has being a victim taken us other than avoidance and repression? Has there been any satisfying advancement in being small? The effort we put into holding space for those we love, does it match the investment we make in ourselves? If we are not setting boundaries for others to respect, how will they know how to treat us?

Peace begins within. It is time to weed our emotional gardens, giving space for new seeds of self-respect and personal enhancement. In stillness, we rediscover our true essence which sets the stage for creative rebirth. Just lifting our awareness to our true nature triggers a new sense of power. Awaken as you look inside and begin again.