We all create our lives. I think most of us agree on this point. However, we shy away from this truth when it comes to the less desirable manifestations that come out of us like our illnesses, injuries, mishaps, and things we perceive as random events. So, what creates the aspects that do not make us proud to be who we are?
We have an unconscious that is also a creator in our lives. This shadow side of ourselves is exactly what it says--unconscious to our everyday awareness. So if we are not aware of it then how do we work with it? How do we become aware, awake and conscious so that we can be healthier, happier and whole? This is the most important question in life as far as I am concerned. This capacity to become consciously aware of our hidden selves is the key to healing and to all of life.
In order to be aware, we have to be willing to look at our pain and suffering in whatever shape or form that manifests itself and look right at it, through it and at its root. Thus, we do have a window to see into the parts of ourselves that are dark and dirty and not what we consciously want for ourselves. With this introspective vision, we can begin to heal and become creators of a conscious vision. Often, we need "outside" assistance in this quest so that we can objectively see because our vision can be "clouded" by our routine and our dulled perception that comes with years of living in our patterned way. That assistance can be a friend, therapist or anyone who cares enough to be honest with us.
The bottom line is how can we become aware of the part of ourselves that is not in our conscious awareness?
The answer is to look at our lives honestly and discern what is not working for us. Job, relationships, health, recurrent themes, addictions; all these are "ripe" material to begin our quest to wake up and start on the path to wholeness.
Once, we look at and decide to work with our "shadow material", we are now beginning to move out of a "stuck place" and into a new world of discovery and change. Awareness is step #1.
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