Initiation in The Dark
It’s take wisdom and compassion to discern when we’re operating out of fear, rather than Love.
The more inner work we do,
the more our shadow evolves
and attempts to disguise itself in sneaky ways
Many times, as “Love and Light”
So when we’re tired, stressed or sad
we can expect some new rendition of the old
To reveal itself still lurking in the dark of our unconscious.
Things like:
Sacrificing ourself for others
Not speaking up when someone has treated us - or another- poorly
Hiding instead of being seen
Over-explaining, over-sharing, over-spending
Giving away too much time, energy and money
Confusion, doubt and overwhelm
Obsessive thoughts
Worse case scenario thinking
Resentful, critical and judgmental feelings (about ourself and others)
I’d love to tell you that as we heal
We say good-bye to all the pesky crap that once controlled us..
in some ways we do
But what I’ve come to find
Is that largely,
We must simply learn
to love and accept our selves
— and our particular neurosis—
exactly as they are in present moment.
A healthy and whole version of ourselves
Is the one who can look themselves in the mirror and say
YOU’RE SAFE IN MY PRESENCE.
I WITNESS YOU WITH EYES OF LOVE.
I SEE YOU AND I’M HERE FOR YOU.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?