There´s
a kind of truth which will
always be subjective to personal beliefs systems and life experiences. Universal truth is at the other side of the coin,
hidden -and not so hidden- in the dark. A truth that remains unexplored for as long as one's acts continue validating what they've grown to believe. The path towards
universal truth is through love and kindness to ourselves first, then to others.
Personal truths might be harder to accept, due to the human
tendency to self-defeat, when realising that at a stage in life
we might have taken the wrong turn, influencing our actions, reactions and
responses to life's situations.
A
meeting with one´s own conscience doesn´t leave anyone indifferent.
In
the path to the truth of who we really are, everyone will inevitably make
mistakes. Do not give yourself a hard time when conscience appears to show
erroneous patterns adopted due to the burdensome influence of an education of a
society built on fear and which heavily insists in perpetuating the impression of fear. Take it
as a beautiful realisation that allows to see what you´re not, and as a turning point towards meeting the new, real you.
Hard realisations come first,
maybe followed by shame or regret. Then beauty of it develops as you embrace
more of who you really are.
"In order to realise who we really are, first we must experience
who we´re not."
Claudio Naranjo
Put
your mind at ease. You´re not as ´bad´as you might have been led to believe.
There´s a vague veil that blinds the true image of the self. From the moment of
birth, and as we grow up, everyone is dragged into a web of lies, which are
naturally accepted as truths. As they come from people we love, who previously
learned the erroneous ways of the world from people they loved, such lies
are accepted as normal. From that moment on. we act accordingly, even if our
actions and words feel uncomfortable.
Every
action, every word, every thought creates an energy and a feeling. The problem
lies in the fact that such feelings have become the norm, implicitly
accepting that this is the way life is. It´s not. Life is what we make of it.
Do not sign up for a life of resignation just yet. There´s a lot of beauty and
love to come if you pay closer attention to your heart and feelings.
Actions
born from fear are controlling, creating feelings of shame or guilt, which are
validated by creating a personality that masters such type of behaviour. The farther one's behaviour moves away from the true nature of the higher self, the more one
separates from truth. As every energy that we create through actions, thoughts
and words are stored in the body, where they settle growing stronger and more
uncomfortable.
Like
everything else, shame is a paradox. It´s not what we did, but what it was done
to us. Certain types of behaviour and actions inflicted on others are so
despicable, that those inflicting pain and suffering see no other option
than to keep blaming everyone else for their behaviour, instead of taking a deep look at
themselves. There´s a lot of arrogance, Gaslight and narcissistic tendencies in
such aggressive behaviours, and it's more extended that it may seem. Anything but to accept the truth or that they might
have been mistaken. Small people would do anything to keep others small. Anything!
Several
paragraphs into this blog post and still no word about Teal Swan. Oh well!
My
perspective on truth, and one to which I reached through personal experience
and growth, can be read here: ´Seekers After Truth´, therefore I won´t
be repeating myself. It's a strong belief that by discovering,
understanding and accepting our personal truth, we become better persons. Not a
better man or a better woman, but a better person.
From
that wonderful moment of self discovery, day by day, step by step one gets closer
to the extraordinary beauty of who they really are. We´re all different in so
many ways, but as we get closer to the universal truth and wisdom which lies
within everyone without exception, there´s not that much difference between one
and an other. Within, everyone is incredibly beautiful and gifted. We just have
to look deeper.
Months
ago, someone kindly requested and arranged a soul reading for Teal Swan in gratitude for
everything she does for other people, which reads as follows:
"I see a child dancing to the beat of her heart, to the
joyful dance of her soul … a child that knows the wonders of other dimensions …
I hear the laughter of children, the expanding waves of her charming smile … a
child interrupted, that somehow forgot to play …. I
hear your voice speaking at once in sounds and silence, delivering the untold
words of the soul …. You are the Messenger, so kind, so clear, so soft …. The
world transforms at the conviction of your voice … confident, persistent, a
powerful warrior …. The magic of the healer flows strong in you; The Wounded
Healer … generous and captivating, the sensual enchantress lies in you,
somewhat aloof, reserved … I see a soul breaking through misunderstanding,
patiently observing the new ripples of love moving across the world … there’s
in you an important message yet to be spoken, but it’s not the right time yet …
it’s a message of peace and love, abstracts to be found in your inner journey …
breathe! … the Universe flows through
you powerful …. You are never alone …. Beings of light stand by you, and they
are legions …. You are the Goddess of Love and Light … yours, it’s the highest
call, and even though it can be lonely and cold at times, your soul is calling
for belief and trust, never doubt, you’re on the right path … remember, you’re
never alone and you’re well protected …. There’s a broken heart yearning to be
seen, to be heard, to be truly touched … you are magnetic, elusive … there’s a
calm, wild woman in you waiting for the untamed dance … the courage within
leads you through a path in which the heart breaks again and again … too
protective at times, your heart seeks new horizons in vulnerability ….. around
you, time moves in a slow tempo, expanding days and nights …. You are a seer,
though sometimes you wish you wouldn’t see; only know that there’s within a
strength yet to be tapped in to assist you in meeting the call of your dutiful
soul … the stillness within is infinite, and so much love in your beautiful
soul … You are Muse to the lost souls, to the wanderers, to the one true Poet
…. It is time to breathe, to pause and rest, you’ve been strong for too long …
you may lead the path, but you don’t have to do this alone, know that the
Universe will heal every soul … it’s time to sing and play and dance, time to
renew bows with Spirit, ask with love and new doors must open for you …. The
child within is still singing and dancing to the beating of her heart, and
she’s calling … the best days are yet to come …."
Teal´s
reading was a beautiful, intense and an exhausting three hours experience. When
committing to do a reading, time is irrelevant. Whether it takes the usual hour
or three, it must be delivered with the best I can give. The reading is what I
see after a short glance at her eyes. It doesn´t take longer than a few seconds.
What follows next is a dance with another soul, a
short journey of insights, visions and messages. The truth I see in her. No other
´truth' matters to me.
We hear what we want to hear.
We see what we want to see.
We see what we want to see.
The
reason for using Teal´s figure as a vehicle to illustrate the point I´d like to
make today is simple; she is a catalyst for change, and extremely good at it.
No wonder the strong reactions from people or the pressure put on her to
constantly explain herself. It is inevitable to receive fierce criticism once we expose ourselves to the public opinion. Perhaps
the best way not to be criticised is to remain locked within four walls in
the confines of what we already know, avoiding to experience life and
consequently not living. We´re all bound to be misinterpreted and
misunderstood. Let´s not allow the misunderstanding of others to be the bars of our personal
prison.
Why am I sharing this today?
True
magic occurs when taking the time to take a closer look at people; a deeper
connection with who they really are by looking into their eyes, transcending physical appearances. Such connection cannot be achieved while distracted by
the physical. We are what we are. Everyone is given the body they have.
Transcending this is perhaps the most difficult part, as everyone is looking
for love and beauty in someone else, somewhere else; rarely within. Therefore, we stop at the first glance of beauty to make it ours, in order to fill the bottomless hole of our incompleteness, which is the effect that an unexplored life has people. It´s not
only possible, but certain to see the real beauty in others. At the same
time, we also see ourselves in them.
While
following the strong wave of individualism and egocentric identity so cleverly
devised and promoted by media and neo-liberalism, we do continue competing in
every aspect of life. To see the beauty in others, it´s to see the beauty in
us. Everyone is a piece of the puzzle of the collective soul.
There
are no words to describe the experience of seeing ourselves within someone
else. It´s a moment of pure magic and synergy with another soul.
Unfortunately,
we´re afraid of looking within coerced by the fear of the disturbing criticism
received since childhood, expecting to find only the dark chambers so
vividly described time and again by others. Inside those chambers also lie an
extraordinary light and a source of infinite love to which anyone could connect anytime.
It is a matter of believing that we can. The soul is always protected. Do not
be afraid to let it out and let it shine. Your true nature and authenticity is much more visible than you might think.
Such alledged darkness is nothing but the opinion of others, the energetic debris of people's frustrations and incompleteness.
Having an opinion is one thing. The sense of entitlement to impose it on
others is something entirely different, as well as unnecessary. If it´s not loving or kind, it´s most likely not
needed. It´s easy to see the negative, to blame someone else for this action or that belief, not realising that what we do to others, we do to ourselves.
Hard
to see the truth, including ourselves when we rampage through life with a
negativity filter in our eyes. This is self-imposed blindness, which prevents the vision, the sound and the dance of our incomparable inner beauty; to hear the beautiful song of our souls.
Avoiding
to look within, feeling the constant longing for something we lost -the true
essence of the higher self- validates and perpetuates the opinion formulated by
others. Part of being kind to the self is to have the courage to revisit your own
inner beauty, and generously opening it up and sharing with the world. It is OK to
change and evolve. You do not need anyone´s permission or validation. However
comfortable the love and acceptance of others may be, there´s a degree of
compromise to please others by continuing behaving as they wish us to. As
long as it doesn´t harm anyone else, do what best suits your soul and makes you
happy.
Looking
at someone´s eyes will allow you to have a perception of beauty with another
soul, the unique experience shared between two people. The same is true to you.
Take a long, kind and loving look in the mirror and see the beauty within. If
the mirror seems too intimidating, choose your best photo and seek
the truth which you experienced before others told you who you are. The truth and
beauty of your soul is always there, right in front of your nose.
As
per Teal, one thing I know to be true, she´s taken both, the responsibility and
the burden to use her experience to help others to seek their own truth. It´s
not an easy task, and one that lies heavily on her shoulders. Her truth concerns her only. Whether she decides to share it with others as the public figure she is, is her choice. To believe it or not, it's your choice too.
Everything is true, and everything is a lie.
Take as long as you need ....
Everything is true, and everything is a lie.
Take as long as you need ....
I also see among her 'followers' hundreds of people happy and excited to take a deep plunge within in order to explore their own dark chambers. There's a wonderful energy of love among most of them. Teal must be doing something right.
For years I went through an incredibly powerful work of personal transformation with the assistance of Claudio Naranjo -a man I love dearly- and his wonderful team. His SAT programs are a true ode to unconditional love and universal truth. Besides children or my own personal experiences, Claudio is the closest to God I've ever come across in my life. Regardless of the outstanding service he's done to humanity, I've also heard rumors and comments with ill intention. No one escapes the sharp, bitter tongues.
Personally I like to keep my opinions to myself. When I feel that I have something to say, I write it, publish it, so those drawn to the information I share may read it or not. So far, the feedback and comments I've received have been wonderful. 'Haters', yes, I do have them to. When they approach I respond with the deep wisdom of silence. No one escapes.
Playing detective, digging in the dirt to smear someone's truth is easy, especially hiding behind the anonymity of social media, but that's also OK. We all advance and grow at a different pace. However, how we treat others define who we are.
I live with a deep knowing that love is all there is. This is my truth.
Why others do anything but love is not a mystery to me. What everyone wants from us is love. They just don't know how to ask for it.
When and if you decided to explore those intricate and wonderful dark chambers within, just make sure that you have fun.
I live with a deep knowing that love is all there is. This is my truth.
Why others do anything but love is not a mystery to me. What everyone wants from us is love. They just don't know how to ask for it.
When and if you decided to explore those intricate and wonderful dark chambers within, just make sure that you have fun.
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