We’ve all had those moments when fear seems to consume us. Our minds race, painting vivid pictures of worst-case scenarios. It can feel as if we’re trapped in a whirlwind of anxiety, unable to see beyond the storm. Yet, amidst this chaos, a quieter voice whispers, urging us to pause and reflect.
“Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and immediately all my biggest fears start running through my mind. I wonder if my fears will one day be my new reality. The fears seem so real. I struggle to shift my focus. Then slowly I realize that my fears are devoid of any love and only love is real.” – Renae Sauter
When you feel flooded with fear, do you have the ability to take a step back and objectively look at what you see? Recognize the story that fear is telling you and also realize that in this moment you’re unable to see anything but the fear, which means that for the moment you’re not seeing the whole picture and that’s OK, but remind yourself that this is not the whole story.
“We are here for the evolution of our soul. This evolution happens through the management of both the ups and downs of physical life. Evolution is halted by pretending to be happy all the time.” – Renae Sauter
Are you able to take a step back and look at the ups and also at the downs, without trying to push away one experience or cling to the other? Are you able to allow what your body feels to be felt without pretending that you somehow feel different?
“When we finally become present in our lives, it’s as if we are seeing things for the first time.” – Renae Sauter
This ability to take a step back and look at both sides without judgement or criticism only happens when we have full acceptance of the reality of the present moment, and in this surrendered state we see truth as we might never have seen it before.
“There is nothing lacking in you. You came into this life as an abundant being. You remain as such. Free your heart and mind from anything but this truth.” – Renae Sauter
Do you have a practice that makes you better at taking a step back and really see?
It’s impossible to feel only “happy” emotions all the time but have you developed the skill that allows you to feel the difficult emotions without pretending? Are you able to remind yourself that the current overwhelming feeling is not the full story, that you are whole and abundant even if you don’t feel it right now? Can you trust yourself to always find your way back to the best version of yourself?
Today’s meditation is a very practical exercise in allowing your body to show you whatever experience it is having, while you’re being the witness. This brings you closer to your own inner-wisdom which doesn’t jump to conclusions but waits to see the bigger picture before making decisions.
Open yourself to the full experience:
- Embrace the Full Spectrum: Allow yourself to feel all emotions without judgment.
- Trust Your Inner Wisdom: Pause, breathe, and listen to your intuition.
- See the Bigger Picture: Remember that this moment is fleeting.
- Cultivate Presence: Be fully present in the here and now.
- Practice Self-Compassion: Treat yourself with kindness and understanding.
Remember, it’s okay to feel a range of emotions. It’s natural to experience fear, sadness, anger, and frustration. However, by recognizing these emotions as temporary states, we can free ourselves from their grip. We can trust that our inner wisdom will guide us through the storm and emerge stronger and more resilient.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Come to your senses.