Have you ever noticed how we are all kind of taught to be like each other? That we learn to be like every one else, and then begin to compare and judge one another, competing for something that - I'm not even exactly sure what... How about instead of competing with one another, we actually helped one another grow? We could give each other more gratitude and compassion, which would go a lot further in life than judgement and comparison. To our creator (in whichever form you may believe) - "Help us to accept others just the way they are, without judgement, because when we reject them, we reject ourselves. When we reject ourselves, we reject you." -The Mastery of Love This quote really stood out to me, because I oftentimes mindlessly bring upon those judgements, and I really wish I didn't. We are sort of brought up to believe that judging others and ourselves is normal, that it is something that will always be there so we might as well accept those judgements. Well, I'm here to seek a heart that eliminates those judgements, regardless of what the status quo tells us. This summer, it is my goal to grow. I mean - throughout my whole life I hope to be continuously growing, but for now I am focusing on right here, right now. This is a summer of growth and I hope you'll join me. In the book I just finished, The Mastery of Love by don Miguel Ruiz, there are messages that shouldn't just be read once, but reminded to ourselves and others every day. "Happiness can only come from inside of you and is the result of your love. When you are aware that no one else can make you happy, and that happiness is the result of your love, this becomes the greatest mastery of the Toltecs: The Mastery of Love." We can only constantly be building our own individual selves up in order to fulfill our other relationships. We have to be strong and secure with who we are before we can truly give our love to others. Nobody else can truly make you happy besides yourself. And at the end of the day, we are the only ones that can make that happen for ourselves. I want this summer of growth to spark conversation with others on how we are actually doing. No sugar coating, no fears. Oftentimes, no matter what layer of love it may be, people let fear block their ability to love openly and fearlessly. We've become so closed, and I want to change that stigma. We go into relationships to ultimately share, and how can you share when you don't truly know yourself? True and beautiful relationships come when each person takes care of their half, and then come together to share and ultimately grow. We all have a purpose here, and I believe that everyone is capable of doing so with love, deep connections, and knowing yourself. Nothing that anyone ever does has to do with you, everything you do to other people has everything to do with you. What they are going through, what you are going through - it's all a reflection of how we react and communicate. So, I don't know about you, but I love friendships that can dig deep and build off of one another, not compete with one another. I am starting this movement for myself - Summer of Growth - but for each and every one of you as well. Only you know what you need in order to help yourself grow. I'm just trying to encourage you to do so. "The heart is in direct communion with the human soul, and when the heart speaks, even with the resistance of the head, something inside you changes; your heart opens another heart, and true love is possible." #summerofgrowth
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