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July 2012 ~ The Price We Pay
July 2012 ~ The Price We Pay
Jul 1, 2012
Everything comes at a price, it seems, whether it be you work for a paycheck, the time it takes to build trust and respect and even to become “enlightened” has a price tag attached to it these days. We rush in and rush out of stores to buy our necessary items and stockpile for that rainy day that may be just around the corner. Most of us, I would say, live our lives in fear even if we feel or believe we are living our lives the way we think we should and for some, the way that society thinks we should be striving for each and every day.
As we are clocking in and out and dressing ourselves and the Thanksgiving turkey the days turn into weeks and into months and years before we realize just how quickly time is flying. We are destined to go through periods of transformation with its highs and lows, its growth spurts and its stagnation which I think are all beneficial and essential to our growth. During some cycles we may be taking in everything around us, like a sponge, grasping for more knowledge, more experiences of the heart, the mind, the soul, the body and we may seek a challenge and reach for something or someone outside of ourselves. Then there are periods where we may go within ~ sometimes it is forced upon us in life. We may not be able to breathe or barely function or to see clearly ahead while we are consumed by the fog that creeps up on us from behind. All of these moments are just as precious as the next and, to me, one is not better than the other yet there are some moments I would like to relive and some I would like to release and some I would like to live in the now.
So how do we make sense of these transitions that occur in our lives? You may notice that some people seem to have more activity than others do in an entire lifetime and yes, it may be because of the choices made though some of the choices may have been forced upon us as a “victim” would incur. As an adult I believe that we have the power to choose to stay in our patterns and we have the power to release these moments of victimization through various methods of therapy, whether it be natural, cognitive, or otherwise. We are so eager to get from here to there and not do the work to discover these buried treasures in ourselves that reveal to us our insights, feelings, values, boundaries, ability to adapt and learn a few coping skills. We want things fixed now without having to get dirty, pay a lot of money, or waste precious time but yet we do play in the dirt for fun, spend a lot of money on quite a bit of useless things and throw away our lives to mindless chatter, media, gossip, and shallow relationships. What makes our lives feel precious and valued is it our things or our thoughts, our fears or our genuine sincerity?
One question to ask yourself may be to think of “What do I really want to know more about? What question(s) do I have for my friend, relative, spouse, etc. that I would want answered if I had only five questions to ask?” In addition, you could also go one step further and ask “what else would I like to do with this person if I only had one week left to communicate with them?” Sometimes I think we live on autopilot and go through the motions of life in our conversations and actions. We say “I love you” because we are ending our telephone conversation or give a hug because everyone else is giving hugs but where is the intention from the heart? Have we become a generation of impulses and obligations with robotic movements that are as lifeless as the shell that we live our lives in? How often do we share what is really going on inside of us ~ and how often do you sincerely ask how a friend is when you see them around town? Do we follow our inner voice that says Call them now” or do we follow our pride that proves we are as stubborn as an ass.
We are all on our own journeys, granted, but how often do you check in with another to see how they are doing on theirs ~ and not because it is their birthday or a Hallmark holiday. Our internal compass guides us in our smooth and rough waters, not only for our own lives but to assist us in helping others, as called upon. The caterpillar takes a form in one life and then creates a cocoon in its second stage of life before it slowly transforms into a beautiful butterfly. We, too, live in our own moments of being grounded like the caterpillar and see life from one perspective, looking up at the world. Due to various life events we may sink inside our hole or go within and take the necessary time to give ourselves the time to transform into our individual works of art. Life offers us many opportunities to grow, learn, experience, relive, release and fly free of the burdens we once thought were so cumbersome and heavy giving us another perspective from another realm.
One exercise I would recommend is imagining yourself at the end of your life and being asked by a close friend a few questions such as: “What did you like about your life; what did you not like about your life; what would you have done differently, and what do you want to say or do now?” These questions can help enlighten yourself to your own inner wisdom and knowledge and, when given the quality time it takes to discover your inner self you will find an ageless beauty that you have paid for dearly throughout your entire life. Be grateful, you still have a life to LIVE!
Michaelene
Intuitive Consultant (Personal, Business, Hospice)
www.Sun2SoulTransitions.com
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