Journey of an Alchemist

Notice in hidden underground caves of dreams, most precious gems and insights emerge crystal clear. And in waking life, its only by descending into the abyss that we recall what it is to trust and surrender, rewire the brain, activate dormant systems, shift from fear to love. The sheer magnitude of what must be faced is reminds us anything dark or negative is a call to rise. Our innate capacity to reframe challenges builds character, resilience, births the alchemist or opens the golden flower within. As we forge a unique path through darkness, create lines of wisdom in our skin to mirror life's eroded walls, others also find their inner light

The root of everything

Getting to the root of who you are involves true courage.  This is not the heroic kind, putting your life or reputation on the line, that western society has come to focus on.  Its about remembering how it feels to speak openly and honestly, fearlessly putting our vulnerability on the line. 

In other words, we must be willing to take responsibility, set an example for living authentically.  Otherwise, we simply create and encounter a mirror of our own deception.  When was the last instance you risked being vulnerable and disappointed? How did that turn out for you? 

Practicing true courage involves selectively sharing your vision with people who support you, not downplaying your dreams. Its about allowing tears or emotions to flow as they will, not hiding your true feelings as society so often teaches.  Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others and relate to them with compassion on equal footing.

If the root of everything is genuine connection, then everything you think, do or say either strengthens or weakens this connection.  The topic certainly merits some attention.  What if you feel energized or drained based on the degree you feel seen, heard and valued, based on the freedom you give yourself to offer input without fear of judgment?

Through her research, Brene Brown reveals that only one thing separates people who feel a deep sense of love and belonging (connection) from people who seem to be struggling for (or running from) it.  This is the depth of belief in worthiness.  True connection arises from an equal exchange of energy. How do you share or exchange energy to derive your self- worth? What are your behavioural patterns telling you about the nature of connection in your life? 

If we want to fully experience connection, we must act as if we know we are worthy of it.  We must also recognize being who we are doesn't require us to change. It simply requires self-acceptance to guide our life choices. Take an inventory of how you feel. Let go of who you think you are supposed to be. Olny seeing through the falseness can you embrace who you are.

The answer to everything

The answer to everything is always accessible.  You choose to seek it, find it, know it, or respond differently.  Consider that if you perceive a problem in your midst, could this relate to the absence of something?  From the moment you discern what is missing, everything shifts.  From the moment you see the light, darkness is absorbed into it.  This is all part of Cosmic Synchronicity.

Discern light from dark

People who discern light from dark do not deny darkness.  This is not about judging.  It is about understanding you cannot have lighter without the darker. Notice the complimentary nature of all feelings and situations is part of expanding awareness.   You are invited to reclaim your true self.

You are in the process of realizing part of your role is to help heal human hearts.  You need not be a surgeon.  You are sensing and aligning energy on other levels.

In another way, you are beginning to discern the difference between universal laws and man made laws.  What you focus on is what you get.  The more you focus on what is working, the more you notice things working in your favor.  It is a fascinating moment to be alive.

What do you ache for? Would you risk disapproval for the experience of love? Can you endure pain without moving to hide it, repair or ignore it? How do you evolve to recognize and transcend limitations? Can you disappoint someone and still be true to yourself? Check out Oriah Mountain Dreamer's work.  She wants to know if you can be alone with yourself and truly love the company you keep, even during the empty moments.