Here Are The 7 Amazing Benefits You Get When You Do Sit Spotting Daily

Activities

April 19, 2018

If you haven’t tried Sit Spot yet, you should try one because it’s found to improve mental, physical, and spiritual health.

A Sit Spot helps you to anchor your life. It helps you settle down and be present in the moment as you observe everything that is happening around you.

Spending time with nature connects you with the earth while enjoying the grounding effects that are great for your mind, soul, and body. Nature and Forest therapists suggest that finding a Sit Spot that you can visit regularly is a great way of connecting with the earth.

If you have a backyard, you can choose a spot where there is less distraction and where you can find a state of peace and calm. But if you live in a city, you can go to your local park and select a spot where you can feel comfortable.

Choose a bench, a stone, or a ground that you can sit on. Then visit this place regularly.

When you have established the routine of visiting your Sit Spot regularly, you will reap these amazing benefits.

7 Amazing Benefits Of Sit Spotting Daily:

1. Improved Mindfulness

Being alone in your Sit Spot allows you to engage in a self guided mindfulness practice.

Nature is a very powerful means that restores your directed attention and guides your brain to focus only on one thing at a time. Sitting there while observing the world around you helps you to just “be”.

2. A Chance to Disconnect

In a world where technology keeps you connected, a disconnect is a pleasure you can’t enjoy. It takes a lot of effort and letting go to disconnect with the real world and be with yourself and with nature.

Your Sit Spot gives you the disconnect you need, provided, of course, that you leave your phone at home and allow yourself to be totally free of any distraction in your Sit Spot.

A 30 minute time in your Sit Spot without your phone won’t harm you. Later on, you’ll thank yourself for doing this.

3. Deep Awareness With Nature

On your first visit to your Sit Spot, you may not yet be fully aware of the nature around you because you’re still settling yourself and having the feel of everything.

But once you visit there regularly, you begin to notice the small details of nature. You may find the varying species of birds, the different shades in the color of leaves or even the different smells of flowers.

4. Reduced Stress Levels

Scientific studies show that our positive response to nature is a result of our evolutionary development where the outdoors used to be our home.

These positive effects include lower stress levels, lower blood pressure, lower pulse rate, and lower sympathetic nerve activity.

Consuming Mycobacterium, a bacteria found in soil, has also been found to decrease the levels of anxiety, according to research.

5. Improved Mood

A study found that people who walked in nature are less anxious, less focused on the negative aspects of themselves, and possessed a more positive outlook on life compared to people who walked the same length of time in an urban setting.

Time spent outside has a profound impact on a person’s mood. Spending time in your Sit Spot provides just that.

6. Increased Creativity

Spending too much time on draining tasks makes your brain foggy. A Sit Spot relieves your mind of mental fatigue and helps you get back your focus, thereby increasing your creativity.

Even shorter periods spent outside are found to have a positive impact on your creativity.

So when you’re faced with a difficult task, take the boost you need by spending some time in your Sit Spot so that you can aproach your tasks with a fresh mind and enhanced creativity.

7. Becoming Kinder

Nature has the ability of shaping your character into becoming more generous, trustworthy, and having the willingness to help others. These character traits are seldom observed by people who rarely get out into nature.

Aside from the benefits listed above, having a Sit Spot time allows you to have your place in the great circle of life and how magically you are connected to all the beauty that surrounds you.

Be a happier you and start looking for your Sit Spot now.

Here Is What Buddha Said To A Man Who Asked Him Why He Is So Poor…

Lessons

Nezel Padayhag

April 19, 2018

When we don’t have enough resources to buy the essential needs of a human being we are considered as poor.

However, for most people, being poor is most often a state of the mind.

Of course, you cannot tell someone who literally doesn’t have anything to eat, that being poor is a mindset. But even those people who cannot buy food can always give something.

Most people who live like they are poor have actually more than most people, it’s just that they do not see it, and that’s why they are even poorer than people who cannot even eat.

By seeing ourselves in the story of a poor man who asks the Buddha why he is in such a situation our eyes can be opened.

The Buddha has a way of opening our eyes to things that truly matter when we fail to see them.

The Story Of A Poor Man Asking Buddha Why He Is So Poor

Poor man to Buddha: “Why am I so poor”?

Buddha: “You are not giving enough”.

Poor man: “But I have nothing to give”.

Buddha: “You have at least 5 things to give.

“Your face. You can smile. Be joyful, cheerful and happy;

Your mouth. You can speak words of kindness, encourage people, and give comfort;

Your heart. You can open your heart to others. Be sincere truthful, and kind;

Your eyes. You can look to others with kindness and compassion;

Your body. You can use your own labor to help others.

See, you are not poor at all. Poverty lives in our heart”.

This story can be likened to a fish swimming in the ocean, yet asks everyone it encounters if they know where the ocean is.

At times, all we need is to see beyond our own perception because it might be the only thing that blocks us from seeing every possibility.

Our idea of poverty may be the stumbling block why wealth hasn’t come knocking on our doors yet.

Realizing that we’re not totally poor, that we always have at least 5 things to give, is the first step to attracting the good things to come our way.

These Are The 4 Fundamentals Of Life You Should Focus On First Before Everything Else

Journey

Nezel Padayhag

April 19, 2018

At some point in life, we are faced with a void that forces us to look at our life and figure out what’s missing. Granting that we have it all, money, investments, house, car, fame, etc. there is still something that seems to be missing.

If you’re one of those who has given the time to reflect on their life, you may have discovered that the fundamentals of life aren’t the shiny objects. It’s something more profound, something that gives life more value and meaning.

This may come as quite surprising, but the most important commodities of life are simple things that don’t have a monetary value attached to them.

The fundamentals of life are the following: purpose, time, health, and relationships.

The 4 Fundamentals Of Life You Should Make A Priority:

1. Purpose

Your purpose is the why of your existence. It’s the thing that makes you tick, the breath you take when life gets tough, and the being you want to become even though you don’t know its name.

If you haven’t known your purpose yet, the following hints may help you:

– Ask yourself where you want to be 5 or 10 years from now.

– Figure out the things that make you excited and fires you up.

– Ask yourself for the reasons that make you want to get up each morning.

Find out the answers to the above questions. Most often, they lead you to your inner self to what really matters to you.

But there’s one thing you should be aware, though. Since you’re an evolving being, what matters to you now may no longer matter in the following months or years.

Self discovery takes time. Just do what you feel you should do because that’s your gut instinct telling you.

You may not understand it now, but things will become clearer to you as your life unfolds to your true purpose.

2. Time

One paradox of life is not having enough time while others seem to have everything done in the equal number of hours allotted to us in a day.

Of course, this all comes down to our choices and life situations. When you’re taking too much responsibility on your plate, the twenty four hours in a day are never enough.

What’s not healthy is, when you spend most of your time on things that rob you of the space you have for yourself. You will likely lose balance when you don’t give time to doing the things that you want.

No matter how big your responsibilities in life are, never forget to do the things that can make you happy like engaging in hobbies or fun activities.

Time is a precious commodity that once lost, could never be retrieved back.

3. Health

Health is important but often gets neglected until our bodies call our attention. Health is wealth as they say.

While you still have your health, give it value and don’t wait for some reasons to get serious about having a health regimen and following a healthy lifestyle.

Keep your mind healthy by stimulating it regularly. Reading and being around with stimulating people helps you to be mentally healthy.

Meditation is also the best way of strengthening your mind while keeping you emotionally healthy.

Whatever your preference of physical exercise is, just do it on a regular basis. Whether it be a gym workout, yoga, walking, or swimming, the point is to keep your body moving and chase those stresses away.

Give yourself the right nutrition it needs along with lots of fluids. Regular check ups with your physician is also a wise idea to prevent nasty things from happening in your body.

Above all else, never forget to be kind and gentle with yourself. When you love yourself this much, loving others becomes effortless.

4. Relationships

How healthy are your relationships? One of the culprits that prevents you to maintain a healthy relationship is your “busy ness”.

In a world where you’re competing with deadlines, relationships may wait in the back door.

Only that other people have their own life to live too. If you can’t give them time, they may seek others who can make them feel important.

Your loved ones may not be too demanding of your time, but let not this be a reason for neglecting them.

Your relationships are your foundation, your bedrock. When things work against you, it’s in your relationships that you seek refuge.

Take care of them while they’re still there. Be with your kids while they’re still small because they won’t stay that way forever.

Be with your parents while they’re still there. You never know how long they will be spending time with you.

Maintain your friendships so that they’d still connect with you until old age.

Purpose, time, health, and relationships. Do you have all of them now? If no, start right now. If yes, treat them wisely.

4 Secrets To Live Longer Based On One Old Tibetan Proverb…

Lessons

Nezel Padayhag

April 18, 2018

We often wonder what do people who live way longer than others do to achieve such longevity.

But if you look throughout history, most of these people revealed their secrets through quotes, proverbs and wisdom. And these secrets look so simple that we tend to overlook.

The craze for longevity is on the rise in the world today that people seek it anywhere it can be obtained. From stem cells therapy to the food we eat to the type of exercise regimen we need to follow, the choices are wide.

But the real truth is much simpler, and ancient cultures seem to have understood this without even trying. Especially Tibetan wisdom!

There is one old Tibetan proverb that shares with us 4 secrets to achieve longevity, which may make us all smile and agree of how simple and true these 4 advices feel.

4 Secrets To Live Longer Based On This Tibetan Proverb:

“The secret to living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure”

1. Eat Half

What does it mean to eat half?

There’s a diet called “Just Eat Half” that is specially designed for dieters. It means eating half only of what is served on your plate.

This serves the purpose of limiting your calorie intake, a simple approach to losing weight.

However, not all people have the same kind of nutritional needs. If your work requires you to eat more, then you should eat the kind of food that provides your need.

Just keep in mind to eat organic, and healthy foods. Avoid the unnecessary cravings that don’t serve you.

2. Walk Double

Walking is one of the best exercises there is. Aside from being free and easy to do, it provides you the opportunity to be aware of your surroundings.

On top of that, it gives you ample benefits, like weight loss, lowered blood pressure, reduced risk of chronic diseases, improved mood, and enhanced creativity among others.

3. Laugh Triple

“Laughter is the best medicine”.

For one, the feeling of laughter is one of the best feeling there is. Laughing with others deepens your connection while keeping the atmosphere light.

Science says laughter reduces the stress hormone levels, works your abs, improves cardiac health, activates T cells (specialized immune system cells), triggers the release of endorphins, and lastly triggers a general sense of well being.

Cancer patients are even advised to watch comedy movies or shows because laughing has been found to relieve pain.

4. Love without measure.

Love is everything there is. Every form of faith, religion, or spirituality, regardless of their varying practices, all point to one and the same end: Love.

Unconditional or infinite love opens your heart to connect with others and see them as they are. But first, you must cultivate this unconditional love within you because you cannot give others what you don’t have.

Loving without measure means loving without limits, without boundaries. But of course, this involves tough love, which does not tolerate wrongdoings but corrects what needs to be corrected.

These secrets are simple to follow but should be done every single day to be perfected. If you do this, daily for a year, or even five years, that means you’re adding lots of years to your life.

The 15 Major Differences Between An Empath And A Lightworker

Spirituality

Nezel Padayhag

April 11, 2018

Because Empaths and Lightworkers fall into the same category of healing the world and others, they have been seen as one and the same.

However, Empaths and Lightworkers are two different callings that only share a few similar traits.

We should note that not all empaths are lightworkers and not all lightworkers are empaths. Though, someone could be both.

The focus of Empaths is more on feeling the emotions of others while the Lightworkers’ is on uplifting the planet.

If you feel you have a calling but couldn’t figure out yet whether to follow the empath or the lightworker’s path, check out each trait that an Empath and a Lightworker obtain.

Then, find out what resonates with you the most by seeing in what group of 15 traits you belong.

The Empath

As we have stated earlier, empaths feel the emotions of others as if it’s their own.

“Raw” empaths, meaning those who have not yet controlled their gifts and haven’t handled their health issues yet, show these 15 signs.

15 Common Traits of an Empath:

1. Feeling the emotions of others as your own;

2. Being overwhelmed in public places, seen as moody, shy, aloof or disconnected;

3. Unable to watch movies or shows where there is violence or cruelty;

4. Having natural tendency for other people to unload their problems on you;

5. Feeling constant fatigue and recharging in solitude;

6. Prone to an addictive personality, easily distracted or bored;

7. Drawn to healing and holistic therapies and being loved by animals;

8. Getting attracted to metaphysical things;

9. Creative and having the tendency to daydream;

10. Have difficulty doing things you don’t enjoy;

11. Seeking for the truth and always looking for answers and gaining knowledge;

12. Appreciative of adventure, freedom, and travel and feeling trapped in routine, rules or control;

13. Good listener, intolerant to narcissism, feeling when someone is lying;

14. Having the ability to feel the days of the week;

15. Refusing to buy antiques, vintage or second hand items as they can sense the energy;

The Lightworker

Doreen Virtue describes Lightworkers as the souls who volunteered before birth to help the planet and heal the population from the ill effects of fear.

While each Lightworker is here for a sacred purpose, they often find themselves entangled in the material aspects of this world. This leads them to forget who they are and why they’re here.

As such, they’re constantly faced with the feelings of fear and of being lost. You’re a Lightworker when you have most, or all of the following 15 traits.

15 Common Traits of a Lightworker:

1. Being sensitive to energies and may even possess the gift of an Empath;

2. Feeling strongly about the environment and the treatment of animals;

3. Being inclined to the healing arts and having explored several healing modalities;

4. Being aware of your own fears and those of the people around you;

5. Having experienced a strong spiritual awakening;

6. Love being with people but needing an alone time to recharge;

7. Feeling called to heal others;

8. Having the desire to resolve the world’s social and environmental issues;

9. Having a firm belief that spiritual methods can heal any situation;

10. Having mystical experiences, including psychic premonitions or angelic encounters;

11. Having faced harsh life circumstances that awakened the knowledge of your divinity;

12. Wanting to heal your own life in order to heal the world;

13. Feeling compelled to write, teach, or provide counsel about your healing experiences;

14. Feeling a sense of urgency in the fulfillment of your mission or higher purpose even before things were clear to you;

15. Having the awareness of the power of your thoughts and the ability to manifest;

What’s The main Difference?

The main difference between both is that Empaths are more about energy and emotions while Lightworkers are more about spirit and purpose.

Empaths sense energy, while Lightworkers have the urge to uplift the energy and vibration of humanity.

You can be an Empath, a Lightworker, or maybe both!

What group did you find yourself in most? If you had over 10 in both groups than you are an Empathic Lightworker!

5 Tactics To Take Control Of Your Overactive And Anxious Mind In Modern Society

Attitude

Nezel Padayhag

April 10, 2018

There is no other time in the history of the world when outside influences created bigger impact in our lives than today.

People buy stuff or make life decisions based on what they see or hear on TV or Media. We have most of everything and live in the most secure era in history but we are most depressed and most scared than ever. Experts confirmed that depression is on the rise as a disease of modernity.

This modern life that includes social media exposure on a regular basis has the tendency to take control of the human mind.

Once our mind is controlled, we lose hold of our self including our emotions. Losing oneself is the start of impending problems including depression, panic attacks, anxiety.

Here are 5 tactics how to prevent, or at least reduce, anything that robs you from your mind’s energy and control. These tactics will help you especially if you are one of the people who are a little more anxious and have highly active mind.

5 Tactics To Take Control Of Your Overactive Mind:

1. Be objective in your media exposure.

We owe the media for the knowledge we acquire and the expansion of our minds. Having ideas of people, things, places, and situations we don’t encounter physically is helpful in our learning processes.

However, there’s a big catch here be objective. Not all you see or hear is the truth.

If you’re not aware enough, you’d be buying things you don’t need or even use. Be selective, especially of what others are selling you.

On the other hand, negative news is a poison to your brain and may even drain your energy.

If media is part of your life, select the ones that lift up your spirit and give you positive vibes that could last until the end of the day.

Create really strict boundaries when it comes to media exposure. Reduce exposure, doubt double, question triple.

2. Practice healthy habits.

We are creatures of habit. While we do things randomly, the things we often do define who we are. So if you’re serious about taking control of your mind, begin with eating nutritious food.

The food you see in ads may look yummy, but before giving in to the temptation, ask yourself whether it’s healthy. Most often, their endorsers look healthy and fit, but it doesn’t mean you’ll get the same physique if you keep eating those foods.

Developing a healthy mindset is also a good habit to cultivate. When you have empowering thoughts, it’s easier for you to look at other people’s thoughts, opinions, and ideas with detachment.

A detached observer is rarely controlled.

3. Do one activity a day to keep you physically active.

If one of your health goals is to establish a solid workout routine, be consistent in doing so. Stick to it until it becomes a habit.

But if this activity doesn’t appeal to you, pick one that you enjoy doing the most. Whether it be swimming, jogging, biking, walking, or dancing, as long as it keeps you moving, go after it.

You’re more likely to have control over your mind and your life when you’re physically healthy.

In addition, physical exercises pump up your adrenaline and endorphins, keeping you happy and calm. When you’re happy, you’re more in control of your life.

4. Do something creative and play at least 30 minutes per day.

If you believe you’re not the creative type, chances are you have never tried your creative hand at something. Being creative doesn’t mean you have to do a perfect art. It only means expressing yourself the best way you can.

The good news is, the more you do a thing in a consistent manner, the more your chances of getting better at it.

Try crafting, photography, writing, or whatever it is that appeals to you, take it as a challenge. You never know where your creative juices may take you.

Play is something that highly underrated. When we get into that play mindset it’s like a mini vacation for your brain because you keep it away from all the wrongs and limits. When you play there is no right and wrong, everything is pretend, and you are free to be you.

Doing things that give you enjoyment connects you to your inner self. When you’re deeply connected to your inner being, outside forces have less power over you.

5. Be more spiritually connected with the higher levels of you.

All of the above tips won’t work if you’re not in tune with your spiritual self. Your spirituality gives you a sense of who you are and what you stand for, your purpose in this world.

You have many layers higher than your self that you are now aware of. There are parts of you that are always guiding you, whispering what your heart wants and how to follow your soul’s purpose, but these parts are not that loud.

When you are not really spiritually connected with the higher levels of you, it’s really hard to hear these wise guidances.

Knowing that you have a purpose to fulfill, gives your life direction and meaning. Society can’t chain you and other people’s opinion do not matter because there is something bigger you follow, bigger than all of their opinions.

The more you focus on your life goals, the lesser you will be influenced by other people’s subtle messages of making you feel not having enough or not being good enough.

It’s only when you don’t know which way you’re walking that you miss a step, and that’s what people are waiting for to trap you into their evil schemes.

Find a practice that strengthens your spirituality and heals your energies. On top of that, practice meditation because it’s the best way to strengthen your mind and be in full control of your life.

These Are The 5 Traits That Define A Strength Of Character According To A Buddhist Teacher

Attitude

Nezel Padayhag

April 9, 2018

The world is suffering not because it lacks good people who strive to work for the common good but because these good people have lost themselves in the middle of their journey.

At least, this is how Joan Halifax, social activist, humanitarian, anthropologist, and Buddhist teacher, sees it.

According to her, there are 5 psychological traits that define a strength of character, which she identified as altruism, empathy, integrity, respect, and engagement.

These virtues epitomize strength of character and hold great potential in helping a suffering world. You can read all about this theory in her book!

While all these virtues are ideal in themselves, they do have a downside, or low edges as she calls it.

These virtues can overwhelm the very people who are practicing them, and that’s probably the main reason why good people usually get lost and feel drained.

The 5 Traits That Define A Strength Of Character:

1. Altruism

Altruism means living for others. It is a selfless act of generously contributing to the world.

When done excessively, it can result in feelings of resentment and burnout, which can unintentionally harm the people we’re trying to serve.

To recover from the edge of altruism you should do something that might feel counterintuitive at first. You should do something selfish, something you like to do for yourself, without explaining or seeking approval from anyone. Remind yourself you can fill your own cup.

2. Empathy

Empathy is understanding others and feeling their feelings. It’s when we share their emotional experience as our own.

Problems start to arise when we over identify ourselves with the pains of others, allowing other’s trauma to get the best of us. This can usually result in empathic distress.

To recover from the edge of empathy you should do 2 things. First, establish strong boundaries that will prevent you from other people’s drama. Second, practice mindfulness. Remove your awareness from your feelings and observe them without judgment.

3. Integrity

Integrity is possessing moral uprightness and strongly following moral principles.

It can work against us when we fall into a moral paradox. This is a moral prison of suffering and distress. You have the urge to show outrage towards people who have violated ethical social or personal norms, but your personal principles prevent you from saying anything.

To recover from the edge of integrity you should let yourself be weak from time to time. This weakness is in context of letting yourself be the one who is negative, share your rage and emotions with others even if it looks like whining. Be the one who breaks your own principles when necessary, do not let them be your prison, that’s not why you created them.

4. Respect

Respect is practiced in three ways: respect for others, for principles, and for self. Respect is honoring everything that is life.

The low edge of respect is passive disrespect, a form of disrespect that happens when you go to an extreme with respect. This takes the form of lacking awareness and being mindless. By having too much respect you are bound to disrespect things that go against what you respect. The extreme of this trait pushes you in a position of disrespecting other’s freedom to make their own choices and the possibility that you might be wrong.

To recover from the edge of respect you should practice humbleness. Remind yourself that you are not perfect, that nobody is perfect, and that the more important thing than respect is kindness.

5. Engagement

Engagement is the trait of getting involved with things, be that of your importance, other’s importance or even the world’s importance.

The downsides of too much engagement are burnout, fatigue, cynicism, exhaustion, and hopelessness.

To recover from the edge of engagement you should do 3 things. Create a schedule that respects your energy. Meditate daily. Learn to say no. If things are not really important for you, say no. The world and other people are not your responsibility, you are.

Are You One Of These Good People With Strong Character?

If you find yourself in some of these traits, than, most probably you are one of these good, strong people that the world needs today.

The highs of these virtues bring enormous benefits to the world.

But when someone is at their edge due to unconsciously using these traits to more than what they can handle, it can result in unwanted consequences.

Good people are needed more than ever.

But good people with strong character who know how to handle their traits are the people who will actually make a real change in the world.

References:
– https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ethical-wisdom/201802/standing-the-edge-the-new-book-roshi-joan-halifax;
– Standing at the Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear and Courage Meet;

3 Ways You Can Use Your Darkness To Awaken Your Light

Journey

Nezel Padayhag

April 8, 2018

Do you feel like others do not really get who you are? How strong and powerful you actually feel within? How much potential you can share? How much pain you have endured? How big of a heart you have? How deep your emotions go? What you can really do?

People don’t know what you can do because you haven’t given them a glimpse of your inner chaos.

You only let them see your perfect image, you do not let them peak into your darkness, your mistakes, pains, and flaws. That’s why most of us feel like we can’t connect with others. We want to show them only an edited version of ourselves, not our true selves.

Our darkness is what actually creates the deepest connections with others, our flaws, not our perfections.

Committing mistakes is not the end of you, rather it’s the beginning of your journey to find your hidden genius and flourish into your real potential.

Stop ruminating on what you’ve done wrong. Lick your wounds when you have to. Then move on. Believe in your power and start becoming the person you’re meant to be.

And most importantly, do not disown your darkness. That’s the other side of your whole. You cannot be your true whole self without both your darkness and light.

Here is how you can use your darkness to awaken more of your light.

3 Ways How To Use Darkness To Awaken Light:

1. Embrace uncertainty and make fear your compass.

Seneca says the whole universe lies in uncertainty. If this is so, why not be bold in doing things that not everybody are doing?

Do what your heart wants you to do because your purpose lies within it. Yes, you’ll be scared and you will be faced with unknown territories but nobody can run away from that.

Fear and uncertainty are there for good. They’ll always be there no matter what you do, and no matter how big of walls you build around you. Just look at us know, we live in societies more protected than ever and we are more afraid than ever.

So instead of running away from fear and uncertainty, embrace them. Use them.

You feel fear only in moments that matter, moments that have a potential to make you or break you.

So use fear as a compass that shows you the direction where you can grow toward. When you are afraid just remind yourself that this is important, this matters to you. Say thank you to your fear for letting you know where you should stretch your comfort zone.

2. Use your pain to create art.

Transform your pain into immortal art, as what Ernest Becker calls the “immortality project”.

There are so many ways you can put your art into an artistic endeavor. You can write soulful songs, create inspirational movies, write a moving poetry or create life changing book. You can also support foundations or help the environment.

The purpose is to transcribe your pain into something useful, something that can inspire others. To alchemize your darkness into a beautiful fruit the world can use.

Whatever you put your hands into don’t be afraid if it’s good or bad as long as it helps in your healthy transformation.

The process may bring back the pain you once experienced, but this heroic engagement is where you actually find your life’s meaning, purpose, and significance.

3. Face your shadows and befriend your demons.

Both the worlds of dark and light exist within you. Hence, you’ll be confronted from time to time with your shadows and darkness.

While these things are commonly portrayed as bad, they are a part of your nature the same as your light. And the key to not let them control you is really counterintuitive that most people do the opposite and end up doing terrible things.

Not everyone knows that facing these inner shadows and demons, instead of running away from them, is the only way of breaking free of their grip on you.

These inner demons are produces of your wounds, and by avoiding them you hurt yourself again and again, in the same manner.

The truth is, their mere presence only suggests that there is part of you that needs healing, a kind of blockage that prevents you from moving forward.

Sometimes, by avoiding these wounds mindlessly you might even hurt other people around you who love you and want the best for you.

But if you face your shadows and demons, when you stop being scared of them, you’ll realize that they are actually messengers. They are there to show you what needs healing. They were never against you, your fear made you look at these inner forces as monsters.

Once you reconcile and heal what needs healing, they will no longer have the power to haunt you again. And the only way to do that is to love yourself unconditionally.

Loving yourself, your whole self, both your darkness and your light unconditionally, is the only way that transforms these shadows to become your best allies.

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