The keys to our freedom are in our hands. Yet so often we ignore them, brush them off, put them to the side or outright deny them. The keys to our freedom rest in our willingness to walk into and sit with the paradox of our dilemmas. We have been taught to avoid our own shadows, our fears, the things that go bump in the night and wake us up. Yet it is in the darkness that we have the potential for growth. Seeds sprout and take root in the dark. Our creativity is also borne out of our willingness to take a walk on our own dark sides.
So for how long will you suffer your fears? Carrying them around on your back, on your chest, weighing you down and keeping you from your greatness?
It is through walking into the pain that releases it and allows us to grow into something greater. The release is in the surrender; in the trust that we will survive our emotions, our inner conflicts and paradoxes.
One of the great cosmic jokes is that in embracing our pain, we are finally able to be free of it.
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It is through walking into the pain that releases it – So true
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Yet it can be such a daunting thing to do. Though I’ve been doing this for years, sometimes I forget, too! Had to embrace a few good doses of pain today 🙂
I hope you are well, dear Joseph!
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Yes and pain does teach us about the circumstance and of us Sending you healing for your pain. Feel yourself hugged.
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Joesph, thank you! And feel yourself hugged back. ❤ to your hurts!
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Thank you.
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🌞you’re welcome!
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This was really helpful Tiffany. Lately your posts feel like they’re speaking directly to me. I’m so very grateful. xo ❤️
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Miriam, you make my heart smile! Maybe one day we’ll meet in person. Lately, my posts have kind of been me speaking to myself. I went through a good bit of pain today and was reminded that I could have done something sooner…better late than never! ❤ Much love to you, Miriam!
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Sorry you’ve been through some pain today Tiffany. Life’s a constant challenge isn’t it? And I know exactly what you mean about writing for yourself. I do the same thing. ❤️ I’d love to meet you one day too. Big hugs my friend xo
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Miriam, yes, life can be a constant battle! It’s hard to accept when in the thick of it, but I also believe the pain is growth if we don’t get stuck in the pain. That’s the catch: move into the pain.🌹 xo
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Into and through it I guess. ❤️ xo
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Yes! A path we each must choose on our own. Xoxo
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This post was like a miraculous dose of feel-good medicine for the mind, heart and soul. I am going to think on your words for a very long time. You have made a big difference in many ways. Warm regards Tiffany.♥
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Thank you! I’m so glad to hear that this was what you needed when you needed it. I often find the lessons are the same and must be relearned time and time again! ❤ best regards to you, as well, Cara!
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May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.
Namaste
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