So how is it possible to not just shield one’s self from the every day onslaught of nasty behaviour, but to not join in as well. To always come from a place of love, not sit on that judgment throne we as humans love so much (an animal would never stoop so low) and to remain pure in a toxic environment. I asked a similar question of a Buddhist monk from Nepal a couple of years ago. He spoke of going within and being still, clarity will come. I personally think he was trying to say "don’t sweat the small stuff".
This is the shadow self we try to pretend isn’t there. The ugly part of us, that comes out upon occasion, usually at the most inopportune of times and is very primitive. The shadow self is full of ego but also full of self esteem issues as well. As soon as we feel inferior (in our own minds), it’s easier to handle by making someone else deficient. After all, if we felt better about ourselves we would have no need to put anyone else down. Putting others down immediately lowers us energetically and spiritually, contaminating our aura. The shadow self creates an illusion between our egos and the real world. Influenced by environment, upbringing and past lives, it can feel like a battle of control at times. But that uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach is the conscience at work. Listen to it. Usually the biggest reason for doing the gossip thing is to integrate with others, feel like you fit in. The irony is that these same people are probably gossiping about you. Don’t forget the saying ‘what you send out is what you get back’. It’s amazing how these insecurities about others can completely mess with your head too. Inflaming anger, insane jealousy and paranoia towards the most innocent of people, who are unaware you are even having a problem. I copped a dose of this from someone recently and was left bewildered for awhile. Then decided to hand it back over to her to deal with, it had nothing to do with me in the end. All you can do, is keep doing the work on yourself. Regular meditation to quiet the mind of clutter, that tends to build up. Remember that compassion and empathy releases judgment from your energy. Being conscious of it as soon as it happens will shed light onto the shadow to help diminish it. There is good in everyone, even those you feel are being mean to you.
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So have you ever felt like you have picked up the wrong body and
put it on by accident and it doesn’t fit properly? I’m sure Ive got someone elses shoulder and neck. I was intending to go on another detox (which never lasts) but instead, I have decided to eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants. I feel as if my system is loaded with artificial stuff and dont’ like the way it makes me feel and not peform. I’m sick of being tired, achey and old before my time. I intend to do stretches everyday and breathing exercises to remind myself what is the basics of life. My happiness does stem from my creative arty side and I realise I cannot
starve myself of this for any length of time. Everyone needs to find their happy place and make sure you visit regularly to give you the strength to get through the challenging times. |
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