Namaskar! Greetings to all who have come before me and those who have contributed to the beauty of the world. There are many things about this world we live in. The power of words is one of the most beautiful and impactful ways we as humans affect one another. Our character and inner values lean on what we have learned since we were able to conceptualize lessons we received from our elders as soon as we understood language. Some lean on religious teachings; others lean on practical lessons taught in schools and some remember quotes from celebrities admired or wise friends we look up to.
In those moments, we also remember the criticism we received from our parents, teachers and mentors. We spend a lot of our time living in reaction to the criticism or in contradiction. If told by the right person that we have no talent, we may stop expressing ourselves. If an influential teacher tells us that we are not smart, we may stop trying in school all together. If our friends tell us that we fit a certain description, we may do our best to keep that description and reputation.
We spend a lot of time living according to the expectations from others; we forget who we are at the core and only associate with who we have become. We make new friends and begin new relationships with others and introduce to them the person we have created. In response to those relationships, over time we build resentment due to the fact that we feel misunderstood and would like to be treated differently. Do we ever ask ourselves who we are, and who have we been since beginning any new relationship? We meet people and do our best to present ourselves in a way that will be liked, respected and possibly admired. We often leave our true selves hidden for many reasons and the stories we have told ourselves over the years of our life. Life no longer is about expression of ourselves; we live to protect ourselves.
The beauty in the new experiences, people and relationships is that we have a choice. We can choose to commit as well as choose to make any opportunity an enjoyable one. People meet who we are, not who we have been. The stories you have been told in the past are just stories; information told from another, about the experience they chose to share with you at that time. Today is a new day, everyday is a new day. We choose the story you want to tell, now! We have the power to be! We create the experience we want to have by being the person we choose to be. “Be the change you want to see!” Be the beautiful person you are and that is the only person the world will ever know. Be Phenomenal.
Live Golden
Sagittarius the Golden Child 
A great reminder for us to be mindful of what we say. Words are very powerful. We never know who may be looking up to us and takes our words to heart. It’s just as easy to give encouraging words as it is to make derogatory statements…
Each day is a new day, each moment is a new moment. You can be whatever you believe you are. Until your dreams become your reality. Great post
Great piece. I seem to always be amazed when I read or hear someone who’s shares similar ideas or experiences. It’s like universal affirmation and encouragement.
As I’m on a journey to holistic health, I have been discovering the pieces of myself that were developed or suppressed based on what particular people may have stated to me. The resentment you mentioned was initially with myself for not being “perfect”.
It’s a beautiful, painful and fulfilling process to discover and embrace my authentic self. The quirky, the naughty, the sexy, the nerd, the free, the spiritual, – basically the many facets of myself. I’m beginning to spread my wings and discover the colors of my feathers, my feet and legs are getting stronger and my neck is beginning to straighten upward.
I’m preparing for flight.
Thanks again for this post.
Great piece. I seem to always be amazed when I read or hear someone who’s shares similar ideas or experiences. It’s like universal affirmation and encouragement.
As I’m on a journey to holistic health, I have been discovering the pieces of myself that were developed or suppressed based on what particular people may have stated to me. The resentment you mentioned was initially with myself for not being “perfect”.
It’s a beautiful, painful and fulfilling process to discover and embrace my authentic self. The quirky, the naughty, the sexy, the nerd, the free, the spiritual, – basically the many facets of myself. I’m beginning to spread my wings and discover the colors of my feathers, my feet and legs are getting stronger and my neck is beginning to straighten upward.
I’m preparing for flight.
Thanks again for this post.