The world around us is in a constant state of flux, though perhaps it’s always been this way, and we are all navigating this shift in our own unique ways. Some of us may seek quiet solitude to process the swirling energies of change, while others remain caught in the unrelenting rush of daily distractions. Yet, even in our most solitary moments, we are never truly alone. Each of us is engaged in our own personal revolution, facing challenges that, though they may seem private, connect us to the collective human experience of growth and transformation.
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The world is changing dramatically, though perhaps this has always been the case. Privately, we may increasingly prefer solitude, intentionally isolating ourselves as a practice to integrate and “innerstand” the intense energies that are arising. Alternatively, we may avoid this process by immersing ourselves in constant busyness and the maddening, unfulfilling rules of the matrix.
Regardless, we are never truly alone. Everyone, everywhere, is experiencing their own form of energetic, spiritual, and deeply personal upheaval.
Those of us striving to better ourselves often wish for those we associate with to live more consciously and passionately. Unfortunately, because we have chosen to delve deeply into rapid spiritual healing, we may be more likely to criticize and chastise ourselves, projecting some of that chaotic energy onto others. This process typically elicits feelings of guilt, shame, and judgment, along with a desire for isolation — not necessarily physically, but in our hearts and minds, where our imagination can create a fertile playground for shadow work.
Key points to remember: feelings of lack, needing, wanting, unworthiness, guilt, shame, and pain can be crippling, but they are temporary. They can be triggered by the most insignificant things and ruin an otherwise perfect day, but they are as fleeting as the next heartbeat. They may seek to inhabit our bodies, but will not be released until we accept the truth that lies within us.
The fact that something is transient and impermanent does not imply that it is meaningless; meaning is ours to discover, and we are not drawn to it by chance. Neither vulnerability nor shame are signs of weakness. These emotions may manifest differently for men and women, but the roots are nourished by the same lies, feeding the prevalent mindset of “I am not enough.”
When we sit in meditation with whatever arises, we acknowledge the validity of what has been and what is, allowing the energies to unravel and, with time, dissolve as we integrate the knowledge and wisdom they provide.
However, we don’t need to hide in a cave or get lost deep in the woods. As we clarify our values, we can utilize tools and resources that resonate with us right where we are. We can communicate authentically by listening to the still, small voice of our instinct and intuition. Yes, the struggle is cosmic and complex, but trust and love are universal and quite simple.
Love your life.
“Wander” from the Wander album