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INTERMISSION™: Wednesday Wisdom - Vulnerability & Stoicism
INTERMISSION™: Wednesday Wisdom - Vulnerability & Stoicism
How about a little #stoicism with a side order of #vulnerability?
I usually do the relationship deep dive on Thursdays but it's been so in my awareness the last few days that it's now crept into my messages to you a day early.
This quote by Epicetus struck me as an interesting launching off point for today.... “Above all, keep a close watch on this — that you are never so tied to your former acquaintances and friends that you are pulled down to their level. If you don’t, you’ll be ruined. … You must choose whether to be loved by these friends and remain the same person, or to become a better person at the cost of those friends … if you try to have it both ways you will neither make progress nor keep what you once had.”
— Epictetus
Now, I realize the language is a bit harsh yet the essence of it is quite profound.
My interpretation is on our path of growth and evolution, there will be people that we may leave behind.
And that's OK.
They were in our lives for a reason and/or purpose that's now been fulfilled.
We're here to learn and to grow and to expand.
I'm not saying that everyone from your past needs to be let go of. Simply saying that the relationship dynamic with some in our lives may shift and change over time and that's A-OK.
Part of the discernment process of letting go depends on how safe you feel with them.
Are you able to be vulnerable?
Are you able to share your deepest fears and know they will remain?
Are you able to express your feelings and feel heard and loved?
If the answer is no to any of those questions, then it may be re-evaluation time.
Are there any relationships in your life that you feel you have to be someone you're not or put up a facade?
Be #radicallyhonest.
You'll be glad you did.
Because chances are, you didn't even realize how much energy this relationship was taking from you until it's gone.
And now you have that energy back to use for something that really lights up your heart and soul.
We learn from one another. Xo
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How about a little #stoicism with a side order of #vulnerability?
I usually do the relationship deep dive on Thursdays but it's been so in my awareness the last few days that it's now crept into my messages to you a day early.
This quote by Epicetus struck me as an interesting launching off point for today.... “Above all, keep a close watch on this — that you are never so tied to your former acquaintances and friends that you are pulled down to their level. If you don’t, you’ll be ruined. … You must choose whether to be loved by these friends and remain the same person, or to become a better person at the cost of those friends … if you try to have it both ways you will neither make progress nor keep what you once had.”
— Epictetus
Now, I realize the language is a bit harsh yet the essence of it is quite profound.
My interpretation is on our path of growth and evolution, there will be people that we may leave behind.
And that's OK.
They were in our lives for a reason and/or purpose that's now been fulfilled.
We're here to learn and to grow and to expand.
I'm not saying that everyone from your past needs to be let go of. Simply saying that the relationship dynamic with some in our lives may shift and change over time and that's A-OK.
Part of the discernment process of letting go depends on how safe you feel with them.
Are you able to be vulnerable?
Are you able to share your deepest fears and know they will remain?
Are you able to express your feelings and feel heard and loved?
If the answer is no to any of those questions, then it may be re-evaluation time.
Are there any relationships in your life that you feel you have to be someone you're not or put up a facade?
Be #radicallyhonest.
You'll be glad you did.
Because chances are, you didn't even realize how much energy this relationship was taking from you until it's gone.
And now you have that energy back to use for something that really lights up your heart and soul.
We learn from one another. Xo
INTERMISSION™: Monday Message & Week 11 Journal Pages
INTERMISSION™: Monday Message & Week 11 Journal Pages
Creative and foundational energy this week... Are you ready??? Pulled cards from #WisdomoftheOracle and #CrystalSpirits decks by @colettebaron_reid! - NEW LIFE -
(protection)
Like just waking from a nap or coming out of our shell, we're stretching a bit but can't yet totally see where we're going. We know it's someplace new but aren't exactly sure what it looks like or how to get there yet we know we are Divinely supported and guided. - BRONZITE -
(protection)
Reminds us that we are indeed Divinely guided and supported and that we can trust ourselves in the process as well to know who we can trust to support us in the physical world because we are ultimately supported by a higher power.
Pretty powerful, optimistic and feel good start to the week!
We can create our own reality and change the world around us. Change begins with you. ❤️ And if you wanna learn and change and grow, start with a mini inner world chat thru journaling. Week 11 Journal Pages can be found on my blog at KarmicKindness.com.
We learn from one another. Xo
Please share ;)
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Creative and foundational energy this week... Are you ready??? Pulled cards from #WisdomoftheOracle and #CrystalSpirits decks by @colettebaron_reid! - NEW LIFE -
(protection)
Like just waking from a nap or coming out of our shell, we're stretching a bit but can't yet totally see where we're going. We know it's someplace new but aren't exactly sure what it looks like or how to get there yet we know we are Divinely supported and guided. - BRONZITE -
(protection)
Reminds us that we are indeed Divinely guided and supported and that we can trust ourselves in the process as well to know who we can trust to support us in the physical world because we are ultimately supported by a higher power.
Pretty powerful, optimistic and feel good start to the week!
We can create our own reality and change the world around us. Change begins with you. ❤️ And if you wanna learn and change and grow, start with a mini inner world chat thru journaling. Week 11 Journal Pages can be found on my blog at KarmicKindness.com.
We learn from one another. Xo
Please share ;)
INTERMISSION™: Flower Friday / Flower Power
INTERMISSION™: Flower Friday / Flower Power
Ready to move your Friday forward in a fantastic way?
Here are 2 flowers from the @lotuswei Flower Evolution deck that are powerful and supportive as you move into the weekend and next week ahead. 🌼 BIRDSFOOT LOTUS 🌼
Activates: Contentment
Dissolves: worry, fear of worst, seriousness
Magnifies: happy/relaxed belly, lightness, cheerfulness, laughter & ease
Message: Take charge! 🌸 RHODODENDRON 🌸
Activates: Compassion
Dissolves: felling alone, out of place, vulnerable, jealousy, insecurity, despair, fear of misunderstanding, betrayal
Magnifies: understanding, compassion, empathy, motherly love & comfort, warmth and protection, steadiness, equanimity.
Message: Be kind to yourself. ❓How can you take the flower power these two flowers offer into the coming days?
❓How can you discover contentment within yourself and take charge when needed?
❓How can you show yourself more compassion?
Send some flower power love to someone who may need it right now.
Remember we learn from one another. Xo
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Ready to move your Friday forward in a fantastic way?
Here are 2 flowers from the @lotuswei Flower Evolution deck that are powerful and supportive as you move into the weekend and next week ahead. 🌼 BIRDSFOOT LOTUS 🌼
Activates: Contentment
Dissolves: worry, fear of worst, seriousness
Magnifies: happy/relaxed belly, lightness, cheerfulness, laughter & ease
Message: Take charge! 🌸 RHODODENDRON 🌸
Activates: Compassion
Dissolves: felling alone, out of place, vulnerable, jealousy, insecurity, despair, fear of misunderstanding, betrayal
Magnifies: understanding, compassion, empathy, motherly love & comfort, warmth and protection, steadiness, equanimity.
Message: Be kind to yourself. ❓How can you take the flower power these two flowers offer into the coming days?
❓How can you discover contentment within yourself and take charge when needed?
❓How can you show yourself more compassion?
Send some flower power love to someone who may need it right now.
Remember we learn from one another. Xo
