The characteristics survival dictate you develop to endure and triumph over diversity maybe the same characteristics you may be required to shed to grow, expand and accelerate the development of self.
There will come a time when your situation has changed where those qualities, habits, and responses as great as they are, must be put away as they are no longer serving you.
What once was an asset if you are not careful can become a liability.
You are not in survival mode; thus, those attributes are not required as they do not fit the circumstances. To cleave too tightly to that which does not apply is to create barriers that will undermine your authority and your progress.
It is not disloyalty to self; it is ensuring the adherence to the integrity of one’s true self by removing all hindrances that may stagnate and prevent one’s true manifestation of excellence.
May.12.2022
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Frequently, we don't take the time to step back from the inmediacy of daily life, to keep enough distance to be able to see things or our lives in perspective because we are afraid of confronting our own beliefs, prejudices and values given that, if we are honest to ourselves, we will be forced to take action. In this case, to act, is a moral imperative and as such is a daunting task which requires above all to reflect, to re- examine, and to re- evaluate all the strategies that for a long time we have put forward to live or to survive.
ReplyDeleteThis process of introspection could be painful and demanding and will require honesty and courage from us. It is not an easy task to do, but if we choose this path we will thrive harmoniousl in all the areas of our lives.
Hmmmmm, indeed. It then begs the question, do you want to shift into your higher best self or do you want to ruminate in what was and is powerlessness?
DeleteThat is exactly the crucial issue. What we are able to do in spite all the hurts and the trauma. We are all fighting against the inner turmoil from an unresolved past while trying to show the world that we are fine instead of exploring and trying to heal our inner world and spirit from the traumas from our past. This is the way to grow and to regain some of the power and the dignity that was taken from us. But it also depends of the depth of the trauma. Sometimas we need professional help.
DeletePersonally, I just let the sadness wash over me and then I set it aside and I try to continue on living a purposeful life.
As I am writing this I remembered a sentence from S. Beckett
that was so important to me during the worst moments of my own experience :
" You must go on. I can't go on. I will go on "
Edith
This post is so very well presented it not only makes one go hmm, it made me "STOP! & THINK!" I totally relate to this. I've been in survival mode for so long I'm like a truck stuck in mud . . . spinning my wheels and getting nowhere.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this truly thought-provoking revelation. It has helped me understand I must switch gears and move forward, and not remain the survival prisoner I've made myself into.
Just stopping back by to see how you're doing and say hello. Wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteWishing you well, my friend! Have a great weekend!