Human behavior fascinates me. I love how stories connect us to each other, and I love how stories connect us to life. What kind of life are you creating with the stories you tell? A wild, joy-filled adventure? Or are you spinning tales of fear about the condition of our world? We can stay connected to the Source that fuels our creativity by writing stories that keep us empowered.
We are absolutely mirrors for each other. It takes real slowing down and real wisdom to be able to see that. Triggers and shadows are stealthy. They hide out so we can’t see that the person pressing our buttons isn’t the issue. We are unable to see that their behavior is triggering a core wound. If we can remember this fact the moment the trigger happens, we can use it as an opportunity to witness our emotional response and shortcomings.
If you knew that the pain you are going through was going to become your greatest learning and would set you free if you could just be with it, would that make it easier? Ok then.
Somewhere along the line, our culture decided we should do anything we could to avoid pain. Take a look at the pharmaceutical industry, for example. Got a headache? Take an aspirin. What if that headache had some information to offer you about something you are ignoring or unwilling to be with?
This time of sheltering-in-place due to COVID, is a rupture. The thing about rupture is, if we can actually sit with the uncomfortable feelings that come up, what’s on the other side can be liberation. As humans, especially in Western culture, we get addicted to certainty. Have you noticed? We don’t like it when things change. Especially if the change is seemingly bad.
Every Divine Hustler needs a prayer practice. As the woman, business owner, goddess, I am, and am always expanding into — this is a foundational tool for me. When I’m resourced, I try to write one every day. Please note: I don’t do this perfectly! Here is one from a recent Monday morning: Sweet spirit, I feel your presence so deeply this morning and truly feel the connection in allowing my mind to still. I know and feel the grace of oneness the awe and beauty of my humanity and the miracle of my soul.
