Greetings to all fellow seekers of healing and self-discovery,
We traverse life’s pathways in myriad ways, each perceiving it through our unique lens. It never ceases to amaze me how the same event can elicit such different reactions in people, all rooted in our past experiences. Often, we find ourselves reacting or assigning blame for our circumstances or emotions. We might mutter, “They did this to me,” or “It always happens like this.” Such sentiments leave us feeling disempowered. Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m not downplaying our stories or past experiences. They hold weight; they’re significant. They’ve helped shape who we are. Yet, how frequently do we lose touch with ourselves, resorting to blame or stagnation as we craft stories or conjure up countless interpretations for a single situation?
Our nervous system seems predisposed to favor the familiar hell over the unfamiliar heaven – it is wired to trauma and houses our harrowing experiences from the past. Its chief aim is our safety, resorting to defense mechanisms from our Adaptive Child. But venturing into the unknown, daunting as it may seem, offers a gateway to unfamiliar heaven. Conversely, comfort often serves as a deceptive veil for a familiar hell. Embracing discomfort, even when it feels daunting, allows us to rewire our system for new responses, forging fresh neurological connections in our brains conducive to safety, love, compassion, intimacy, and joy.
