The Good that Came from the Bad!
I have had moments (like we’ve all had) where the devastation from the year is too much to bear. Where you become frozen and begin to stare into nothing with your eyes widened and hold back the intense impulse to shout, “What the fuck!?!?!”
But more often than not, especially over the last week I’ve reached a state of solace or Zen when I think about how I’ve handled, overcome and transformed into who I am today.
I think we can all agree that Jan 2020 feels like it was four years ago, and especially as an Empath and Lightworker; we’ve not only had to assist those around us, but do so while trying to ride the wave ourselves.
Since the start of 2020 I have successfully rebuilt the foundation of myself. Every single aspect that I have grown or strengthened within myself came from a testing point. A death, a boundary crossed, things not going ‘right’, worse-case-scenarios, being attacked mentally/verbally/spiritually, restrictions, lack mentality, guilt and shame, being the ‘reliable’ one, boundary pushing, dealing with toxic/rude people, assumptions, navigating the world during a pandemic, safety(what that means…really) etc.
I feel like I am not alone in this process - if you get a chance, in those lighter moments check in with yourself and see if you have achieved any of these too:
THE GOOD THAT CAME FROM THE BAD
Strengthened, recognize and understand my boundaries
Trust my intuition (1000%)
I respect the messages I receive from my Guides
I step up (even if it’s hardest thing I’ve ever had to do)
I don't get into fights which aren't mine
I know when to walk away (and don't have a nagging guilt or shame that follows)
I don't mess with "off" energy anymore (if I feel weird- I disengage)
I respect my time and energy (they're the most important source I have)
I give myself permission to grieve and not be ok (Thanks Shadow Work)
I say "No", or I reschedule if I'm not feeling up to it
I don't take things personally (I see the deeper meaning behind people’s reactions)
I refuse to be a punching bag, or carrier of other people’s burdens
I am genuinely happy being alone
I can call myself out on things (Intrusive thoughts)
I forgive myself
Give myself space
Permission to just "Be"
