Warning Lights

"Control is a manifestation of your own insecurity;

it is a sign that fear is trying to govern your mind."

yung pueblo 

As the sands of time shift beneath our feet, we can experience anxiety and uncertainty.  We believe if we manipulate a situation, we will be safe and secure. When we place our energy into efforts of control, we shut down possibilities to stretch and grow.

The underlying need for control is based on fear which clouds the availing opportunities for growth and expansion. When we push through our fear, assessing how the situation before us can become a learning tool, we can pivot ourselves into resolution.

It would be helpful to have warning lights to alert us when we are unnecessarily reverting to control. Rather than resistance, we can accept the reality of the situation, and choose the best course of navigation through it. Moving forward with confidence overrides our fear. 

Discord or Revelation?

"Trying to avoid all conflicts and arguments is not possible."

Yung Pueblo

Conflict is an ever present reality being a catalyst for change. It creates a friction that calls us to consider a differing viewpoint. Discord nudges us to reexamine our truth and to determine exactly where we want to make adjustments.  The key of course is where we place our attention.  

Too often, ego manifests into who is right or wrong or who will win or lose. It is in our highest good to side step these thoughts, while surveying content. What am I to learn and how can the lesson be applied for positive outcome? When the goal is to understand, a level of harmony becomes available.

When we are able to relax our mind in the presence of disunity, we are able to find a common ground.  With less intensity, we can determine what is driving our response and possibly offer loving kindness to the opposition. Disagreement, when handled with honor and respect, can provide needed revelations.

Pontificating

 

"Three standout qualities are: humility,

being open to feedback, and being

in touch with emotions."

Yung Pueblo

If we stay in tune with our feelings, we are less likely to make false assumptions.  When we remain grounded, it is not as easy to be swept away by fear or subconscious bias.  With gentleness and patience, we can articulate our needs.

Rather than projecting an image of accomplishments, we may want to consider being humble and open to learning from others.  Instead of calculating impressive responses, we can embrace new information and then censor accordingly.

We may hear ourselves pontificating, only to realize the words no longer hold meaning for us.  Viewpoints shift and appeal sways.  Unhealthy emotions heal and creative concepts  yearn for attention.  Continue, encouraging your spirit to move with gentle patience.