Understanding Unveiled

 

"We simply have to trust that we will see the truth of things

when we are strong enough and ready."

Mark Nepo

THE BOOK OF AWAKENING

Lessons appear, we do our best, and hope to never encounter them again.  Of course, they reappear changed just enough that we might not recognize them.  And then, we repeat our errors, convinced we now know the truth.  Then again, in time, we are proven to be incorrect.

Communication works in different ways.  We may be midstream in offering support to a friend, when we hear a small voice inside ask, "Are you listening to this?"  When a new acquaintance makes a stinging remark about us, it is important to pause and ask what part of the comment if any is true?  A close friend chooses to share steps of personal advancement, and we realize we could apply the same.

Too often we alter our clarity by holding things away from us by avoidance.  We can hold things in place by simple denial.  The truth in all scenarios is present and awaits discovery.  When we are willing to embrace the lessons in life, wisdom surfaces and deeper understanding is unveiled.

We Are What We Know ...

 

"If I had experienced different things,

I would have different things to say."

Mark Nepo

As we witness our lives interacting with life, there is a need to be honest and accurate.  To record the truth, we must not have preconceived ideas or faulty perceptions.  A level of pain is the catalyst to learning, but we must endeavor to not be stuck in the role of victim.

The turning points in life are normally triggered by negative challenges.  If we clearly recognize them, embrace the lesson, and apply it as a tool for living, we will advance. Heightened emotions only distract from the learning curve.

This being said, it is also true that some of our relationships have emotionally or physically damaged us. When we share difficult experiences we may feel badly for calling out others.  As we expose our truth  it must not be distorted as we continue to propel our lovely selves towards healing.