Doing the Work
I have become the ’student’ again… in a big way… DOING the Work. There is such a difference between talking about spiritual principles, law of attraction and infinite love & abundance AND actually living them fully.
Not that I didn’t know this… but somehow I’d stopped living them to my core. Fortunately, I’ve ‘awakened’ to this truth. The process is not easy. Overtime I have accumulated layers of stuff to distract me — both in my physical world (my home, my schedule) and my inner world (my thoughts, beliefs and feelings). They were so subtly laid one on top of the other that I didn’t notice them piling up. It’s kinda like when you gain weight. It doesn’t happen overnight but then one day when your clothes don’t fit or you get that good look in the mirror, you see 10 extra pounds. Where did this all come from? Who did that?
And there is only you standing in the mirror.
So now I’ve rolled up my sleeves and am immersed in peeling back the layers. It is the most sacred process. I’m using my external world to help shed the internal cobwebs and vice versa. My office is in a complete state of transformation right now. (Yes, the office I’ve been talking about cleaning for 2 years now…) Each day, I dig into another corner, or drawer or pile of stuff. And I’m removing everything that is no longer me or the person I long to be.
But it’s not just my office, yesterday one of my kitchen cupboards got it. Do we really need 12 travel mugs???
And then, the bottom of my closets… all these old shoes… GONE!
It’s not just about the physical clutter… it never is. The stuff out there is always a reflection of the stuff inside and all that we are holding on to. I can see that so clearly now. Our clutter is merely remnants of the person we once were. Clearing it from our awareness is the sacred process of coming into alignment with who we are now.
Doing this work is delicious and freeing… more than I ever imagined. AND it’s revealing thoughts and beliefs I’ve turned a blind eye to — feelings of lack, fear about money and a bunch of stuff still to be revealed.
Oh, I am so happy to be the student right now, immersing myself in a beautiful sacred process…
DOING THE WORK!
I am so proud of you, Paula. As one of my fav poets says, you are on ‘the road less traveled’ and that will make all the difference.
I know ‘doing the work’ has been some of the most challenging moments in my life, however I also know that I wouldn’t have the incredible life I have today without it. Look how rewarding it is even to clear out those old shoes….not a fun job at the time, but it feels so good when you’re thru it, to see the cleaned closet and hey - there’s now room for the new.
And in the words of another of my fav writers….
Do not fear me. Embrace me.
I am not opposing you.
Nor am I here to bring you pain.
I am your teacher and guide.
Let me show you what you are resisting.
Walk with me through the night.
I will stay with you until morn.
Breathe and await the wisdom from the dark. Love you…..S xo
God that fav writer of yours is FABULOUS! Do I know her???
Thank you my friend for reaching out to me and gifting me with a loving and gentle heart yesterday. I could feel your love. Yes, I am an eager student. I know it is the ‘path’ to my healing and also my growth…
(as if there is really any separation between those two…)
Lots of love to you Shannon!