Matt Kahn’s book, “Everything is Here to Help You” is an inspirational and helpful guide through the process of shifting out of the Ego’s perspective and into the Soul’s point of view.
It should come as no surprise that the daily experiences we encounter are looked upon differently by our Ego and our Soul, so the question is how do we develop the insight that leans into the Souls ability to learn from what we go through rather than just be caught in the Ego’s reactivity to the moment.
“As a result of the experiences we’ve had, it is quite natural to feel unsafe in the world around us. However, from the soul’s perspective, just by enduring each harsh outcome — whether it seems cruel, senseless, or completely justified — we gain the gifts of evolutionary benefit. Each gift rests dormant in our energy fields, like a hidden savings account that accrues wealth. This wealth is a deeper enlightenment. Whether we responded consciously or not to these unforeseen, unavoidable circumstances, just by having these experiences the transformative benefits are already encoded within us. However, the cultivation of heart-centered consciousness is what we need to allow these gifts from our past and future to be recognized and integrated more fully into our daily lives.” – Matt Kahn
The journey to embodying the wisdom of your Soul starts with not getting involved in a battle with the Ego, whose job it is to fight for the survival of this flesh and bone body. When we simply ignore what the Ego feels then our body interprets it as discarding warnings about possible danger and the fear in our system only increases. But when we sit down and listen, our body interprets it as “my concerns are being taken seriously” and then becomes willing to soften and relax.
Instead of always trying to make ourselves feel better, we need to become better at feeling and allow the experience we’re having to actually BE felt.
“Throughout the first stage of surrender, we respect the gravity of our feelings, acknowledge each thought, belief, or conclusion as having a right to exist, and welcome each experience—no matter how surreal, one-sided, or distasteful it seems.” – Matt Kahn
Allowing the ego to express what it feels – inviting the body to express what is being felt – is the doorway to embodying the soul, because the only part of you that has the ability to hold a space that is safe while pain and confusion and discomfort are being felt, is through the calmness and openness and wisdom of your soul.
Today’s meditation is the very simple exercise of checking in with our five physical senses, so we can practice allowing the experience to be felt.
“Everything is here to help you.” – Matt Kahn
Guiding mantras for self-reflection:
- I allow myself to feel my emotions, without judgment.
- I acknowledge that every experience has something to teach me.
- I tap into the wisdom of my Soul and find peace within.
Come and sit down with us for a while and exercise the muscle of your Soul, that part of you that brings safety even in the middle of the loudest storm.
Have a beautiful Saturday.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Come to your senses.
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