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Anyone who acts in a harmful manner may be aware that they are doing so... What they don't know is that there is no reason for it. Anyone who blames or judges another is engaging in the same thinking that leads to harm. There is NO need for fear, which is what leads to judgement, blame, and harming of others. Instead, BE LOVE!
The greatest commandment, which is two, "Love God with all of you, and love your neighbor as yourself." Anyone who loves Jesus, Gandhi, Buddha, Mohammad, or ANY of the Enlightened Masters throughout our experience, is called to become living embodiments of Divine Love. There is no room for fear, judgement, blame, or hate, except that we notice it and choose Love instead.
Peace and blessings. π₯°π
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A journaling prompt: What makes you feel most loved? What can someone do for or with you (and what can you do for yourself) that leaves you feeling warm and happy and right in your experience?
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Anger is said to be a secondary/response emotion. The root of anger is fear, insecurity, defensiveness... people believe they have to change others to protect themselves. Thus, they trigger that same feeling in the ones they are trying to change, and create separation.
It is all a result of unconscious living, the fearful and wounded inner child and/or ego reacting to external circumstances.
Moving into life with the intention to be loving, to be responsive instead of reactive, knowing our innate qualities of safety, clarity, love, wisdom, compassion, abundance... being the change we wish to see. This is how we heal ourselves and the world. β€ππΌ
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Whatever you may think or feel regarding Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, "Clean Your Room" is practical, practicable, simple, and sound. Yes, discernment is always key in life, and if you're OCD, or "overly organized" to the point where it is obsessive, (and honestly, for all of us in general) it may be helpful to focus on the metaphorical meaning...
"Clean your room" is about getting your life in order such that you can be proud of yourself for what you're doing with where you are; mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually.
We don't always have control of our surroundings, or even of ourselves. As we become aware of where we are in multiple dimensions, and we bring acceptance and grace to that, we free up energy wasted on internal struggle (because yes, it is exhausting to live in judgment and a constant back-and-forth within oneself). As that energy is freed, we gain freedom to begin making small changes.
"Oh, I've found myself in front of the snack shelf again... well, I want one of these unhealthy snacks. I'm glad I noticed, and I'm going to treat myself. Okay, good, maybe I'll grab a few of these oreos, or just one bowl of chips, instead of taking the entire package with me. Thank you for the awareness."
Without blame, guilt, shame, and instead with appreciation, we can actually ENJOY whatever it is in the moment, and move forward. This applies to any habitual behavior (porn, video games, excessive phone use, negative thinking spirals, e.t.c, e.t.c). Notice. Observe. Choose acceptance and love for yourself. Indulge or engage in a healthier version (maybe masturbate without the porn, maybe go for a walk or do some breath work, whatever makes sense). Celebrate your small wins, JUST NOTICING IS A WIN, even if you then proceed to engaging in the unwanted behavior.
Celebrate those small changes, even just the simple noticing of the unwanted behavior, and over time, often in a matter of just a couple weeks or months, you will, if you're paying attention, notice larger change.
You have the power within you to create change, within yourself, in your life, and in the lives of the people with whom you interact. You may be broken, bent, worn out, depressed, ready to escape... You are capable of change and experiencing a life you will be excited for, that you'll enjoy. And you deserve that.
Peace, clarity, wisdom, strength, love, joy, growth, and abundance are all yours, waiting for you to love yourself enough to begin taking small steps toward a life you'll love. π₯°ππΌπΊ
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Learning to control myself has been the greatest battle I've ever participated in, and a dance. It is as if the more I practice control, the more difficult it becomes, and the more I see that I want to change, and at the same time, I am finding peace with how I have learned to exist in the world. The more peace I find within myself, the less I want to change, and the more engaging these 'unhealthy' behaviors feels like giving a child a treat.
A little over a year ago, after I began my study of Yogananda, having read Autobiography of a Yogi, and having been through maybe a dozen of the Lessons, I participated in a plant medicine ceremony (perhaps for that "taste of god," as Maharaji referred to it). During that ceremony, I received a realization that I am welcome to be at peace with however I happen to show up in this existence. Every guru mentioned in Yogananda's Autobiography displays differently in the world, ranging from the 'proper monk' to one who 'overeats' to one who is a nudist. Some are playful, some serious.
A common thread is Love and Wisdom, and the Love OF Wisdom. This last year has been a continual practice of asking "What would love do?", of becoming ever more aware of my thoughts, emotions, words, and actions. Making a change where I can, and merely witnessing when I cannot, practicing Love and Grace along the way. I have been unsuccessful at establishing a regular practice of meditation morning and evening, yet I find myself in moments of peace and awareness throughout each day, sometimes less, sometimes more. Yet through it all, I am seeing change.
Every day I listen to other seekers, and the teachings of Masters as I work and travel. I relate what I hear to my own experience and that of others. I practice silence. I reach out to build relationships when I can, and participate in discussions around Love, Wisdom, Growth, and the Expansion of Consciousness.
Perhaps I am not on the fastest or most certain path to God/Source/My Highest Self, but it seems to be the path I can travel with the most ease and peace within. I have no goals for the future, a handful of things I desire (another area for practicing patience, grace, and peace), and only a few glimpses of what that future may look like, but I DO experience a deep calling to continue toward God, my only lasting calling, and so I go.
Peace be with you all. <3
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