One of the many gifts of being on this spiritual journey is I can say with sincerity I have become my own best friend. As I write these words, I feel a softness in my heart. A part of me is deeply touched by this truth.
I have come to a place where I am able to support myself with greater compassion. I appreciate my own company and I appreciate who I am as a person. In those moments when I’m struggling, judging myself or having a rough day, that’s ok too. It is another opportunity to practice being with all parts of myself.
The more I have brought self-compassion into my way of being the more it has created space for a loving presence to emerge.
To love our own company is a treasure. To hold ourselves and give comfort and kindness is what our soul longs for, and to receive and give that love and support to and from others is a gift.
I spent a big chunk of my life running away from myself. My self-esteem was very low. I was always looking on the outside for love or approval. I kept busy making sure there was never silence and I now understand why; I never felt enough, and it was painful to be in my own company.
In any given moment we are all doing the best we can.
One day I stopped trying to run from the pain and the belief that I wasn’t enough and instead had a sincere desire to be with it all.
This was an opening to greater understanding and a depth of healing.
If we have a longing for self-love, to feel fulfilled and whole it can only be found by being with ourselves in this moment.
This journey isn’t about fixing ourselves or acquiring anything from the outside. It is actually dissolving the ego structures that encumber our ability to see ourselves for who we really are.
We are not taught this. For the most part we are taught to do, to achieve in order to be somebody.
What if all of this doingness and trying to be somebody is what is creating the pain?
The pain of being separate from our true essence.
We are complex beings. We have had life experiences that have shaped how we view ourselves and the world.
Deepening our connection means we learn how to be with ourselves.
In the beingness we awaken to the truth of our soul.
There has to be a willingness to be here now. To feel, to inquire. A sincerity to know all parts of ourselves – even the ones we call the good, the bad and the ugly.
When we desire change and are willing to be present in the here and now the ego structures can soften. There is an opening. There is more space, and we see and experience who we are in a different context. We see the truth. This is what it has felt like for me.
The journey is never-ending. There is no end game. We practice being here right now.
We are not trying to change something on the outside. We turn our focus inward. The journey inward is coming home and reuniting with our soul.
Can we stop for a moment and take a breath? Breathe into our body and into our soul.
With love, compassion and understanding we can integrate those parts of our ourselves that have lost touch with the truth. As we do this, we start to feel and see a different part of ourselves emerge – our True Self.
There is no one exactly like you. There is no one exactly like me. We come from the same source, and are also unique expressions of the One.
You are the one you are longing for.
Are ready to grow in love with yourself?
You may feel in my sharing how passionate I am about this. It's true. I'm passionate about my personal journey and about supporting other people on their path.
I have a coaching program called 'Transforming Your Life From The Inside-Out'. If you desire greater self-love and the freedom to be who you really are please contact me today to book your free consult.
With love,
Diane