Today's Mantra is .... I reflect on my true self to bring me closer to the light.
We all have a social self, an emotional self, and a true self. We all wear many masks depending on what situation we are in or who we are around. Sometimes our true self can seem so hidden, especially in the constant mental chatter. Emotions can seem to takeover and we forget who we are.
Self-reflection can bring you closer to trusting in yourself and having faith in your own power. We can learn to step aside and not become so involved in our emotions. We can learn to look at our life playing out like a movie..everything we observe is the play of consciousness.
We can learn to detach and distance ourselves from the pull of emotions.
Anytime an emotion comes up and you feel anger or sadness, or whatever heavy emotion you might feel .... you have the opportunity to pause, take a deep breath, and take a time out. You can sit quietly and wait until your immediate reaction calms down. You can center yourself and do a little meditation until your "emotion" dissipates. You can choose to seek and understand and forgive whoever just caused that emotion. In any of these situations when you choose to do any of the above, instead of reacting you move closer to your true self. Learning better ways to respond emotionally the next time you have a strong impulse to be angry, envious, anxious, or discouraged.
Simply taking a step back and expanding your vision of who you really are, which is a being of love and light will help you step more into your true soul self.
Remember we are here to evolve. Be kind, gentle, and patient with yourself. Don't let emotional habits hold you down. Choose love, compassion, beauty, joy, happiness, and gratitude.
One of the BIGGEST lessons I have learned from being a mom is to not react with my big emotions when I am being triggered by my little one's big emotions. Nothing good comes out of it .. it is still a process but really stepping into patience, presence, and flow has been a POWERFUL step towards my inner peace.
