It’s important to learn more about who you are and how are you are in the world. I think at a superficial level we all can articulate who we are, but I often wonder how much of that is based on an in-depth understanding that has been formed through self-discovery. It was a lot easier to articulate myself when I was younger but everything I articulated was informed and influenced by others external to me. I was identifying with labels, roles, feelings and opinions that had been placed on me as opposed to identifying to what inherently was there.
Ironically, the moment you start getting a better understanding of who you really are you realise that you’ve grown a level of awareness and wisdom that has now evolved you from that version into a new version of yourself. Therefore, the cycle of self-discovery continues and you may feel like you never really know enough. I suppose that is why philosophers and spiritual teachers spend a lot of time in reflection and meditation. Constantly seeking, learning, unlearning, relearning and letting go.
On my journey I recognised a shift in my desire to become more deliberate and active in defining who I am and unlearning who I was told I was. I want to redesign my perception of myself because when I reflect on it, it’s not very healthy and it has been inhibiting me from progressing in life in a way that would bring me joy and peace. I’ve managed to gain achievements and material success, but I’ve always had a cloud hover over me because I was placing my energy and focus on too many external factors and opinions instead of on internal explorations and healing.
The journey over the past 2 years has been really hard, I felt lost most of the time and also exhausted; but I am slowly starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and I think the perseverance is starting to pay off. Eventually you develop resilience, wisdom and strength, enabling and empowering you on your Soul Journey. It’s important to remember to ask for help and support along the way, though the journey is going within it doesn’t mean you can have love and support without.
When you’re ready, embark on this journey. It’s hard but beautiful!
Love Always,
M
Souloom™ 