The Way Forward (The Inward Trilogy)
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be honest with yourself about where you are going   how you want to feel while you are heading there   and who you want to be when you arrive   every moment is a destination, an opening, a space for growth   the end goal should not distract you from taking each step with intention
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you are entering into a better life where your reactions are less intense and your mind has more flexibility and determination
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if existing takes every ounce of your energy, then that alone is heroic work
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even though the pain was massive they did not stay stagnant or become bitter
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they knew the only way out was the path of healing and they used it to start a new life
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thought the trauma had broken me but really it gave my life direction   the toxicity made me embrace communication and honesty   the manipulation made me realign with my own power   the narcissism showed me that selflessness is needed   the chaos taught me
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to build boundaries   the hurt showed me that healing and rebirth are possible
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the magic happens once you accept that you can’t regulate others’ emotions or experiences   that’s when you begin to live your most authentic life   some people will not “get” you, but what matters is that you get you   ...
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great changes are not meant to be easy; they arise to inspire your growth
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maturity is realizing that half of what you want to say does not need to be said   being able to see the difference between ego reactions and helpful points that can uplift harmony or reaffirm your values makes a real difference   “speak your truth” does not mean “speak your ego”
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embrace the silence don’t fight what arises accept the waves of change and let insight unlock truth after truth   until you finally experience undeniable liberation
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9 things that hold great power:   rest kindness meditation vulnerability healing yourself being honest with others embracing lifelong growth fostering deep connections giving without wanting in return
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it is only heavy because you are deciding over and over again to carry it   embrace change, loosen up your sense of identity, let yourself walk a new path   you do not have to ignore or erase the past, you jus...
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it is about being able to sit with the rawness of every feeling without letting it take over your mind and actions   it is about facing storms without getting blown away
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healing gave me a guiding lesson: to continue moving forward i simply need to treat myself and others with gentleness and
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honesty
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love is much bigger than relationships   love is the way you heal yourself, the kindness you give others, the gentleness you give yourself in turbulent times, the space you hold for close friends, the intention with which you live in the present, and the energy...
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experience and all the small things that ...
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manage your reactions but do not suppress...
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my sadness was a motivator my pain became my teacher   if you listen closely to your hurt, it will say “there is a better way than this”   and all you have to do is respond “show me, i’m ready”
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intention is one of the most powerful forces in the universe   it sets actions into motion and gives them a direction   words get their energy from the intention we place into them   if you want to reclaim your power, start by being intentional
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want to gently hold myself to a higher standard without forcing or rushing
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intentionally disconnecting is powerful   unfollowing,
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turning off social, and not responding to every message can boost your mental health   you don’t always have to be on   unconscious disconnection limits relationships; intentional disconnection helps you find your center
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stay open to new connections
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if someone close to you is trying to make you act just like them, they are not loving you well   thinking that your way is the ideal way is an ego trap that leads to pushing people away   we are not meant to be the same   to love well is to appreciate another’s approach to life sometimes we go back to our old life for a little while to remember that it no longer fits
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don’t let craving make you forget: you are already whole
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feel it all
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become comfortable in the present moment will help you have the strength to pull yourself out of imaginary negativity. you must get comfortable with turning your attention inward if you want to start living in a new way. when you become familiar with your own ups and downs, it will be easier to see when you are causing yourself misery. you
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need to do more than eat nourishing food, exercise, and rest to feel your best   you also need to be around good people, spend time healing your emotional history, live in alignment with your values, say no to people-pleasing, stay open to growth, and deeply embrace change
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realizing you spoke to someone harshly because you were agitated is actually a sign of progress   before you can stop yourself from saying things you later regret, you must first notice yourself doing i...
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intuition will lead you outside your comfort zone so ...
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4 ways to remain in alignment:   don’t listen to the feeling that you need to perform for others   say no to situations that burn way too much of your energy   surround yourself with people who love the authentic you   let your intuition guide you, not your fears or cravings
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a storm may be powerful, but no storm is endless.
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the challenge you face is building enough self-awareness so that you can actively and repeatedly say no to your past when it wants to take over.
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a new time has arisen where you are patiently creating room so that your present self can decide what actions
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will keep you on a path that is truly nourishing and liberating. it is
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time to let the past rest and fully embra...
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when darkness no longer scares you, your mind will be able to perceive more light.
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when you decide to let yourself feel, unbind, and let go, you naturally start receiving life with gentler hands.   the quest you take to free your heart from the past simultaneously elevates your future and improves your ability to love. just because you feel a connection with them does not mean they are right for you   the hard truth is that you need more than a spark to build a home   attraction is common, but fitting together like two pieces of a puzzle is rare
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it’s important to be kind and to help when you can, but that doesn’t mean everyone has a right to your time
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healing is the unbinding and unloading of your emotional history through acceptance and letting go
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healing places you on a trajectory. first you focus on building self-awareness so that you can enhance your capacity to face your emotions, including those that are heavy and uncomfortable. this helps you see yourself more clearly as you move through your emotional spectrum and eventually understand how your emotions impact your actions.
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don’t fall into an attachment trap where your expectations of yourself are unreasonably high   find the balance between raising the standard and not punishing yourself when mistakes or setbacks occur
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you are stronger than you imagined
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transformation isn’t a smooth process. cloudy days are bound to happen. setbacks are natural. down moments are expected.
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happiness is not achieved overnight, peace takes time to build, a healthy mind requires slow and gentle tending.
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people who are willing to grow emit an attractive vibe