“More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren’t so busy denying them.”
~Harold J. Smith
Satya is TRUTH.
What is Truth? Get honest with yourself. The answers are ALWAYS within……
It’s easy to blame outside circumstances and people. It’s easy to point the finger. What is challenging & what will help you grow is looking inside your self for the truth. Face the pain of your imperfections with courage and acceptance. Then move forward.
The practice of Svadhyaya is looking within. Observe what it is you do, how you feel, how you react and where you have room for improvement. No, it’s not always an easy process. It can really feel like a kick in the gut!
Facing truths that are easier to ignore and blaming an outside source or person makes it so that you don’t have to look at yourself.
When you are blaming you don’t have to face the fact that you are not perfect. But, who is perfect?!?
The answer is: NOBODY! Not one single human being on this planet is perfect. If you’re alive and human you are imperfect. That is guaranteed!
So, why not just accept yourself the way you are?
Why not love yourself anyways?
I am choosing to practice truth with love and acceptance. And I have to make that choice DAILY. I’ve made the choice numerous times. It’s a never ending road and the journey is always within.
The answers lie inside of YOU.
I am guilty of judgment, not just of myself but of others as well. Yes, It hurts to admit it! But, I’m pretty sure that almost every day of my life I can catch myself judging someone else, as if I could do better. And maybe I could? Maybe there are areas where these certain judgments I am making are areas I could do better in than the one I am choosing to judge. However, I’m pretty positive that the same person I’m choosing to judge could do the same thing to me, if they chose to, in some other area of life where I need improvement that they are stronger in. What purpose does this serve though?
We’re all in this life together.
Doesn’t it serve us to at least TRY to see past our own insecurities and accept who we are FULLY and completely? And that doesn’t mean that we dishonor ourselves by giving into what doesn’t serve us. That doesn’t mean we must put up with disrespectful or hurtful people. This doesn’t even mean that others aren’t sometimes the ones to blame. Some situations and people are just not meant for us. When that happens, we move forward on our journey.
The point is, whether or not there is a legitimate reason to point the finger, it doesn’t serve you. The way to growth is through learning what you can and could have done better.
Help others by helping your self FIRST.
We’re all struggling in one way or another. We all have improvements to make. We all have dark nights and bright days. We all have strengths and weaknesses. Let us be aware enough and sure enough of ourselves that instead of looking outward and blaming, we can look inward and focus on our own growth. Believe me, I have had plenty experiences with judging and being judged. I have had plenty of experiences with falling short and being less than perfect, saying and doing things I wish I could take back. But, I’m not gonna waste my time beating myself up for it. I choose to see where I can improve and move on.
“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.”
~Dalai Lama
Let others Be. If it doesn’t suit you, move on and send them love.
In our darkest hour lies the opportunity for growth. The darker it gets the easier it will be to see the light.
Step into your truth.
What can you be brave enough to face and strong enough to change?? What does truth mean to you? Can you get honest with yourself about who you are and how you are functioning in your daily life??