From Meredith Kelly www.AwakenAngel.com
Rising above problems
A question I'm frequently asked during client sessions is "how do I not get roped into a negative spin when the 'not-so-small' stuff arises in my everyday?"
I have quite a bit of experience with this question, as I've asked the very same thing to my guides many times! My sources tell me without question, it's an identity issue. It may sound funny, but when we're in the middle of dealing with a problem, if we kept our focus on the heart of Self, we would no longer perceive the situation as a problem. The heart of Self is true for all humans. We are all beings of Love at our core, whether we identify with this or not - it is True.
When we identify with a problem, we simply cannot let it go. Somehow,
we have to keep simmering in it and pushing up against it, because we
see our "self" in it.
To best demonstrate, here is a bit of fiction. You're in the passenger
seat of a car having a lovely conversation with the driver. The two of
you are on your way to a new restaurant which neither of you have been
to before. The driver is a good friend, maybe even a spouse. The
driver is not sure where to turn in, so they slow down and change
lanes. The lane they just switched into is clearly marked as a left
turn only lane, yet the driver has not noticed. They begin to take off
in the forward direction on a busy highway, closely cutting off more
than one car. In a matter of moments, horns start blaring loudly and
everyone is getting heated up - all as the driver scurries to figure out
why they're being honked at. As the passenger, you no longer feel safe
and begin to identify with fear, so you begin yelling at the driver as
well, asking them to wake up and pay attention! The driver is no longer
feeling confident about their driving skills (or your relationship) and
starts over-thinking every move, also identifying with fear. As the
scene continues, you make it your personal mission to tell the driver
their skills are insufficient. You point out what they did wrong and
ask them where they get the nerve to put you in such a dangerous,
life-threatening position! Here, both driver and passenger are
identifying with victim-hood, as they have no idea what they did to
deserve all the fuss taking place around them! Both continue defending
themselves. Immediately, the driver goes into a past-tense scenario,
citing where you have overreacted, telling you how you ALWAYS do that!
Truthfully, this scene can go back and forth for hours on end, depending
on how long they both buy into the false identity of fear and blame.
Two people who love each other have just lost site that they are loving
beings who are now acting like enemies. Why? Because they had been
identifying with less than love. No matter what they do, they cannot let
this go until they once again remember their truth -- I AM a Loving
Being. When they make the choice to switch gears, saying internally "I
AM True to Myself, the incident is no longer seen as a problem. Both
can look back at the scene and laugh.
Common False Identities
Do not condemn yourself in any way because on a soul level you are
learning so much through having these experiences. You are an
evolutionary being and your soul knows exactly what it needs to fulfill
your unique Soul-mission. Only you can fill your shoes and only you
have the power to change your thoughts and ultimately be true to
yourself. Remember to reach into your tool box and use your favorite
tools of self empowerment to shift your focus back to what is worthy of
your precious attention.
Rising above problems
A question I'm frequently asked during client sessions is "how do I not get roped into a negative spin when the 'not-so-small' stuff arises in my everyday?"
I have quite a bit of experience with this question, as I've asked the very same thing to my guides many times! My sources tell me without question, it's an identity issue. It may sound funny, but when we're in the middle of dealing with a problem, if we kept our focus on the heart of Self, we would no longer perceive the situation as a problem. The heart of Self is true for all humans. We are all beings of Love at our core, whether we identify with this or not - it is True.
Here are a few of the most common false identities I come across with
myself and clients: unworthiness, lack, guilt, shame, blame,
superiority, inferiority, weakness, helplessness & grief. It's good
to note these so you can stay clear and not buy into a false identity
for long. Your attention is the most valuable currency you have, spend
it wisely and put it on what truly matters to you - your health, loved
ones, well-being, joyful experiences and harmonious relationships with
all of life. The best way to switch gears out of a false identity is to
realize you have temporarily forgotten who you truly are and then to
immediately acknowledge that nothing is more important to you than being
true to yourself- you are truly a loving being.
