As we embrace our authentic selves and navigate the discomfort of uncertainty, we must learn to love whatever arises — including our flaws, fears, and old patterns — as a means of reclaiming our power, shedding outdated beliefs, and allowing space for growth, insight, and new possibilities aligned with who we are now.
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As we delve into our depths, liberating the flow of our authenticity, issues will arise. Our challenge is to transcend the reflexes and impulses we’ve relied on for so long and to become comfortable with uncertainty.
The more we try to control our thoughts, feelings, emotions, and perceived flaws, the more we anchor ourselves in what has been, as if it’s still part of our present reality. To shift into our preferred selves, we must allow space for acceptance and openness.
There is no defeat or disempowerment here. Loving whatever comes up means reclaiming the power it holds over us and gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves. Truly loving and accepting whatever arises dissolves the mental constructs formed from our unconscious attachment to outdated beliefs. This approach is neither passive nor surrender; it is active, integrative, resonant, and restorative.
We will feel the urge to deflect, justify, project, blame, and even voice self-critical judgments. But whatever arises, accept and respect it. Don’t turn on music, seek entertainment, or dive into distractions. Don’t reach for a book or go for a run.
Just sit. Go deeper. Observe your ability to remain separate from the thought or feeling for as long as possible. This is not yours. It is not you. It never was. It is a fabrication, a story, a teaching tool — and you, as the master of your own manifestation, chose to learn from and experience all that it offered.
Now it’s time to let go.
Everything you’ve learned along the way is valuable — every failure, every victory, every stumble, and every time you rise again. As you rise above old paradigms, who you are and what you know are gifts to all of us. The grand repository of life is grateful for your uniqueness.
There’s no longer any need to tighten your grip and hold onto something that was never meant to last forever. Your heart is abundant and limitless, always ready to provide fresh insight, intuition, and inspired nudges toward the next best step, aligned with who you are now.
Whatever arises, love that.
Love your life.
“Sensations” from the Wander album.