The beginning of the freedom from the pain-body lies first in the realization that you have a pain body.
E. Tolle
This thing that we carry around with us, this pain-body so heavily rooted in all things mentally challenging. It seems so real, so how in the midst of it can we separate that heaviness and realize it's not real. It's our way as a human being to create false purpose. As if worry is some sort of real quality that accomplishes something in our lives. But we feel if we don't worry then somehow we aren't paying our dues.
This may sound crazy but it's what we humans do and have lots practice and encouragement doing. We have so much agreement around us to embrace our pain-body as a welcomed member of the family. In pain somehow we can find support and it feels good and comforting in a momentary way.
I have been consciously looking at my worry and doubt and trying to make peace with it. I can see that it has no correlation as to whether I manifest something quicker. I know that when I am worried my energy is down and I feel tired. When I step into my true self, the part of me that knows I have the power to create anything I desire, it's automatic that I am lifted to a place where I feel confident. I am manifesting a new career in my life and maintaining an old one at the same time. It's challenging and a constant opportunity for me to let go to what I know and believe that I can have it. Writing is my way to get through all of the muck and see where I stand and what I truly desire. I hope I can be a source of strength for someone else to stand aside from their worry and join me on a walk through the fear and into freedom. It is my greatest joy in life to help someone else. I am humbled by the opportunity to unfold with so much support. My heart is filled up with all of the love that I feel.
I no longer remember where I heard this, only that it was shortly after moving to Los Angeles nearly a decade ago and I still repeat it to myself (and others) on a weekly, if not daily, basis:
ReplyDelete"Worry is the interest you pay on trouble before it's due."
Letting go of worry has been revolutionary in my life. Oh my gosh, all the free time and mind space I acquired was astonishing!
I'm not saying I have never again succumbed to worry, but I can tell you I've learned to relinquish it quickly and resolutely. On the rare occasion when I have real reason for concern (Dad gravely ill), I say my prayers, do the footwork if it's applicable, then I let go and let God.
Thanks for the reminder that worry accomplishes absolutely nothing, holds no real value for any of us.