Come Home to Yourself

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Then, as if by magic, the return to our natural state of unity consciousness begins to break through like the light of a new dawn. And we discover there is no longer a desire to keep running.

There was once a man who loved to complain and find fault with everyone and everything. Nothing pleased him, so he moved from one town to another, declaring as he left each place: On a subconscious level, we are afraid that if people (or the community) “knew the truth,” we would be judged, reviled, rejected, or worse, thrown out.

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You being enough is not dependent upon anything, not even your own opinion of yourself. ” — Jennifer Williamson Coming home should not be confused with feeling comfortable. No! Coming home is about the ability to fully and completely accept your self— unique, beautiful, and irreplaceable as you are. What would it profit you to work so much on building a personality that isn’t yours? Nothing! By embarking on this inward journey, you will gain invaluable clarity, uncover hidden aspects of your authentic self, and navigate the intricate landscape of your soul, ultimately unveiling the path that leads to inner peace and self-fulfillment. Exploring Inner Peace and Emotional Well-being

There were safe houses along the way. Sometimes I paused and became the safe house for another. A safe place to lay her head down and be nourished and equipped to continue the journey. We did this for each other. We put a light in the window for each other. But this was not our forever home, only a resting place for a season. How do we do this? One of the ways is to stay with what is here and now, on the platform of the train station so to speak, watching the trains of our thoughts and plans come and go, rather than jumping on a thought-train that is heading into the future, or another thought-train that takes us into the past. The pandemic tested many of us on every level: mental, physical, emotional, and financial. Whether it was the endless hours on Zoom, the extended periods of isolation, not being able to do the things we loved or see the people we cared about, the past year and a half has taken a toll on all of us. As a meditation teacher, I have noticed one kind of challenge in particular: For some people, this was the most time they had actually had to spend with themselves without external distractions. Understandably daunting, for those who have kept busy enough to avoid being alone with themselves for most of their lives.In this particular vision I saw myself in Doc Martens and flowy dress, linked arm in arm with a long line of women as we marched together across the landscape. We were journeying to freedom, together, and if anyone stumbled or fell, one of us would break rank and reach out to lift her up. No one was left behind. In today's bustling and tumultuous world, the quest for inner peace has taken on profound significance. As we navigate the complexities of daily life, we find ourselves yearning for a sanctuary of tranquility—a respite from the noise and chaos.

I’ll leave you with a blessing from Irish poet and philosopher John O‘Donohue and his poem To Come Home to Yourself, from To Bless the Space Between Us: Through practical exercises, journaling prompts, and gentle guidance, you will discover the liberating joy of authenticity, aligning with your true essence, and igniting the flame of inner peace within. The Power of Healing and Transformation In addition, when we begin taking ownership of the shadow, we must also understand that this work is not about “becoming someone else,”like the notion of an “improved” version of who we think we are.Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” — Brené Brown If it supports you, you can connect the words with your breathing, arrived with the in-breath, home with the out-breath. Tony De Mello challenges us to come to terms with the false belief that we cannot be happy without the things that we are so attached to, and in the process opens our eyes to the truth that there is not a single moment in our life when we do not have everything that we need to be happy. Think about that for a minute. The only reason we are ever unhappy is when we are focusing on what we do not have rather than on what we have right now.