We all have baggage and pain from the past. Often, our painful experiences, unconsciously, became a sort of “north” in our inner compass.
We make choices to avoid pain. We keep ourselves small and in the comfort zone just because it is what we know. We don’t take chances that could lead us to a bigger, better and more fulfilling life because we think it is not safe to change.
The attitude of staying in the comfort zone can be helpful and work for a while, especially when we are regaining strength and trust after a disappointment or a stressful situation. However, in the long run, it does not work. And that is because our human nature, guided by our soul, always wants to expand. And, STAYING SAFE AND IN THE COMFORT ZONE BECOMES THE PAIN, the soul’s pain.
In my work, oftentimes, I see this pain translated into DEPRESSION and ANXIETY, or worse. All of which can be a signal that we are keeping ourselves small for too long, and we are nurturing the fear of changing.
When we pay attention, we know there is a whisper that is telling us to expand, grow and change in some new way. A whisper telling where we need to go next, and what brings us joy. But, we try to distract ourselves with overwhelming “to do lists” and endless entertainment. Or we try to rationalize explaining why we cannot make that change or transformation that we are being called for.
But the whispers don’t care about excuses. They will not shut up! And, when we keep ignoring its call, it gets louder. It often shapeshifts into a mental and/or physical illness. Simply because our soul will not give up on us. It will not allow us to remain small.
So, please, learn how to listen to that wise inner whisper! Follow what brings you joy and what makes you feel lively. Learn how to follow your inner knowing. It has the wisdom and the true medicine for our hurts and wounds. In that whisper, relies hope and much more.
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New beginnings and changes with clarity, confidence and trust
Iria Sebastião, your catalyst for personal change
