The challenges of life have transformed you. Periodically reflect and observe the joyful, unique, and arduous journey. Situations that felt untenable, circumstances that pushed you to reach deep inside for answers and the surprises that pivoted your path in a new direction all have played a role in who you are today.
You are engaged in a lifelong process of awakening and it’s a powerful practice to honor how far you have come. When past events become more of a backstory than a wound, the lesson is complete. The intensity decreases but the wisdom remains. When you can consciously recognize your strength, it creates a foundation that solidifies faith in your ability to navigate whatever life may throw at you.
Inner richness and maturity prompt openness rather than protection, innocence rather than knowledge, the desire to learn rather than opine. Let your views and expression of life be gentle, patient, and kind. See beyond others’ roles and egoic gesturing to the illumination of the soul. With understanding, comes authentic compassion that will enrich the lives you touch. Honor the journey as sacred and you will transcend all limitation. The birth of consciousness is arising within you.