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with, the space where reclaiming your power is truly possible—the space where you can feel a fire burning within you without giving it more fuel.
the days of letting your old fears and anxieties make all
the decisions for you are over. a new time has arisen where you are patiently creating room so that your present self can decide what actions will keep you on a path that is truly nourishing and liberating. it is time to let the past rest and fully embrace the present.
each moment you spend tending to your old wounds makes space for new peace.
if something about their energy feels off or rough, that’s your sign that building with them may not be the best idea
it’s important to be kind and to help when you can, but that doesn’t mean everyone has a right to your time design a rejuvenating space for yourself
it is easy to get lost in the infinite space of hypotheticals instead of focusing too much on what if ground yourself in what is
unloading of your emotional history through acceptance and letting go
sometimes we want to feel safer before moving forward by developing a clear plan, but this is not always possible. having a goal or an intuitive hunch is often enough to justify moving in a new direction. even if a full plan is possible, you must not become too attached as you move through your journey. conditions change and unforeseen obstacles appear, requiring you to be flexible. during the journey a lot of learning can happen; taking in new experiences and data should inspire you to reassess your strategy so you can
not knowing how everything will play out can feel daunting, but having a goal that drives you can function as a light through the dark unknown.
how long it takes matters much less than how much you learn and evolve as you move through the process.
real growth is refraining from making assumptions so you can focus on observing getting more information so that you can develop a well-rounded view is always better than letting yourself be dominated by an impulsive reaction
tame your ego to let yourself see more
empowering step is to bring harmony to your interactions, not by attempting to control others but by maintaining a balanced energy even when others invite you to join their turbulence. living in your peace will welcome others to choose peace as well.
find the balance between raising the standard and not punishing yourself when mistakes or setbacks occur
times when you have no other option but to face the chaos life will ask you to stand tall and grow even when you are tired
you are stronger than you imagined
you know you have been away from the present moment for far too long when your mind starts rehashing old grudges and gets caught up in imaginary arguments
transformation isn’t a smooth process. cloudy days are bound to happen. setbacks are natural. down moments are expected.
remember: happiness is not achieved overnight, peace takes time to build, a healthy mind requires slow and gentle tending.
being comfortable with moving beyond old limits gives off a special energy that calls in other emotionally mature people
what can you do to connect with your true purpose and gifts? when you start turning inward to heal and let go, you remove the layers of heavy conditioning and trauma that have been blocking your natural creativity from coming forward. when your mind is lighter, it will more easily connect with its talents and genuine aspirations, and you will find a way to use those talents to serve others.
remember that you occasionally need to slow down and preserve your energy to fully restore your well-being
it is easier to step away from an argument and remain calm when you realize they are not picking a fight with you; they are actually fighting themselves sometimes you just know that the tension coming your way is not about you at all
being attached to perfection is not only a refusal to accept the ups and downs of reality but also a manifestation of the craving to control.
giving external events a high degree of importance over how you feel inside will lead you far away from happiness.
healing yourself is an opening to true happiness. letting go of the mental burdens you carry from the past will help your mind become clearer and more aligned with the natural flow of life. often
unprocessed hurt also limits the flow of compassion because too much of our energy is focused on surviving one day at a time.
happiness is a product of equanimity, meaning mental balance and the ability to be calmly objective. from this space of clarity and composure, the real essence of happiness can develop, which is inner peace. a type of peace that is not controlled or defined by external events, one that can move with the waves of life without getting overwhelmed
take a moment to be grateful to your old self for getting you this far they kept going even when things got hard and they said no to the temptation of going back to old ways
connection needs the nourishment of both partners cultivating emotional maturity and self-awareness
letting go is not always quick often, it happens little by little like when an old hurt comes up and each time it has slightly less power over you
there is a lot of freedom in not needing to name all of your successes not only does it keep you humble, but it stops others from sending jealous energy your way
a big red flag is when someone can’t spend time alone
if your ego is too dominant, then your attachment to your own worldview becomes rigid.
life is complex. multiple truths can exist alongside one another.
they asked her, “how do you get through tough moments?” she answered, “do not trust the way you see yourself when your mind is turbulent, and remember that even pain is temporary. honor your boundaries, treat yourself gently, let go of perfection, and feel your emotions without letting them control you. you have enough experience to face the storm and evolve from it.” (resilience)
make time for friends who ignite your joy, fill you with laughter, and recharge your inspiration.
embracing change is one of the most understated ways to improve your life.
understanding that change is inevitable will help you recognize that everything has a time limit, which ultimately encourages you to be more present
our minds have the power to turn a moment that might easily have been forgotten into something awe-inspiring and positively life-changing.
let yourself disappoint people, especially if you need to take care of your mind or because your intuition is telling you that what they want does not align with who you are becoming betraying yourself
they speak to you, but they are only giving you their projections they want you to listen, and they think they know what’s best for you, even though they don’t know you at all
if you embrace growth, remain humble, and are not afraid of stepping outside of your comfort zone, you can be sure that your best work and the best parts of your life have not happened yet
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to think that we can manipulate all of reality is a serious delusion, and if we are to act on that delusion continuously, then it will become easy to harm those we come across. control sucks the air out of relationships, and it pushes away good people. control functions in opposition to love.
