Unlearning old beliefs is much harder than learning to create new ones. I have studied lots of new ways of thinking, how to make affirmations to place in visible places for me to remember what I want to believe now. I also read inspiring books and listen to my Ipod filled with talks from many great New Thought speakers. I can feel myself grow sometimes when I do the exercises and/or meditations recommended.
I now know how to get into the vortex and more importantly how to stay centered in contentment in challenging times.
So one might say I have power now. I do. And it was in me all along. I am empowered. What that means to me is I can create the life I want to experience. I know it works because I attract friends who think like me. And when I meet people who might challenge me, I rely on my empowerment to stay in the vortex.
Even as our book group, discuss heatedly I might add, what is the definition of subconscious and we have four or five opinions, I am learning new ways to see things. I especially am very aware how I no longer judge other when I disagree with the things they say. I've learned to honor where they are and appreciate them for showing up in my life.
So, why is it that I can wake up in the middle of the night and feel afraid. Afraid to speak to a group the next morning sometimes. Afraid to fly across the ocean to begin a vacation I have been dreaming of taking. I know it is what I've learned from the time I was able to hear my parents or more importantly feel their fear. Those old beliefs that I learned over and over again are still with me.
I will continue to learn all the new ways of thinking, practicing through meditation creating what I want my life to look like, especially in the middle of the night when those old beliefs surface. I will do it as long as it takes. Unlearning old beliefs that no longer serve me requires work and doing it is well worth it.
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