Creating – Page 22

Are there things you’d like to create or changes you’d like to make in your life and no matter what you do, focus on or think about nothing seems to change?

If things aren’t moving along the way you’d like them to, it is time to take a look at where you are standing in your own way! You may even be asking how is it or why you would be standing in your own way.

There are many instances where it is possible to stand in your own way and not even realize it. One of them is wanting things to change but not taking responsiblity for where you are and what you can do to create that change. Whatever your situation, you are never powerless!

In some cases you may be holding on to an ideal (perfect picture) and not willing to let it go. I see this a lot when it comes to relationships or lack thereof. When you hold on to something (or someone) for dear life, you are standing in your own way by not allowing the potential of something you really want to come in!

It is also time to let go of the blame game. You know that game. It’s your mother’s or father’s fault, it’s how you were brought up, it’s someone else doing it to you etc.

I don’t mean this to be harsh and that you should blame yourself but here’s the reality, if you want to create change, it is time to become conscious of those things that you have a stranglehold on.

What you choose to hold on to is you getting in the way of where you want to go. It is a choice to hold on. It is a choice to blame. It is a choice not to quiet your mind or take time to meditate and allow your life to unfold.

One of the most difficult things about “waking up” is that you begin to recognize the part that you have played in being where you are. It so many ways it is easier not to be aware.

On the other side of the spectrum, when you open up and recognize who you are there is no need to stand in your own way. Fear dissipates, forgiveness reigns and stumbling blocks become stepping-stones!

If you have a pattern of getting involved in the wrong relationships, where might you be standing in your own way? Are you trying to control something or someone? If so you are standing in the way of your own freedom!

If you are blaming, you have self-defeating thoughts or you are hiding, you are blocking the way for ease, happiness and success! How about a different choice…starting today!

Wake up! Change the dynamic! Get out of your own way and allow all those things you are wishing and dreaming, dreaming and wishing to become reality by merely stepping aside and allowing those magical moments to happen!~Shine Your Light Debbie

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This post was originally published in 2010 but still applies today. It has been updated in honor of Chicago’s Pride Parade this weekend.

In light of recent events in the news and National Coming Out day I decided to take a clairvoyant look at the energy of pride and owning who you are. This is not about the ‘ego’ but in being proud of who you are, standing tall in the face of adversity and ‘coming out‘ in the sense of showing your true self to the world.

St. Augustine refers to pride as “the love of one’s own excellence”. This is not pride as competition or being better than someone else. I’m looking at the energy of pride with neutrality sans judgment. This is about loving yourself for who you are and all you are; Mind, body, spirit and soul.

‘Coming out’ is not reserved for a select group of people. There are many who have hidden themselves and dimmed their light because of embarrassment, shame or the perception that if they truly show themselves it will embarrass or shame someone else. Some hide or hold their heads down as they walk down the street. Some might feel ugly or fat, maybe they are homeless, or don’t feel worthy enough to hold their head high and look up.

In today’s economic climate maybe someone is embarrassed or ashamed because they don’t make as much money as someone else…or even enough to make ends meet. Some try to blend in because of sexual orientation; Going about their day being who they think others should see merely to be accepted in today’s society. They don’t want to shame themselves or others and sadly, there are a few who decide to end their life over it. I’ve even seen people with an illness who didn’t want to show themselves, feeling that in some way they weren’t ‘whole’ or that the illness (dis-ease) somehow made them less competent in the eyes of others. It may be that someone is going through a difficult time in their personal life, a relationship or lack thereof, a divorce or suffered at the hand of abuse.

There is no shame in not making enough money, whom you choose to love, your sexual orientation, being too fat or too thin, your relationship status or having an illness! There is no shame because inside of you there is a light that has perhaps been dimmed by the judgements of others. While you might not want to open yourself up and tell all your deepest secrets to the world but DO take pride in yourself and begin to shine your light brightly! You are worthy of standing tall in this world so raise your head and stop looking down or isolating!

Coming out doesn’t necessarily mean declaring it, bearing your naked soul and shouting it from the rooftops, although it is your choice to do that if you wish. It means knowing who you are on the inside, that you have value and that who you are does matter! It means knowing that your very presence, what you have to offer and your divine inner light is worthy of shining in this world. Take pride in who you are! Be who you are! Love who you love! Hold your head high, be proud and come out, come out, wherever you are!~Shine Your Light Debbie

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