Creating new options for growth and change

Many years ago, I was not that into Abraham-Hicks. It was before the concept of "creating your reality" became as popular as it is today. And, it was before I was ready and open to accept the theory that I was the creator of the "good" and "bad" in my life. I was still too caught in the drama of the circumstances themselves. My ego screamed - there is no way I would create that, what are these people smoking?!

Slowly, I started to get the concept of choice. Why would it apply to only the things I liked that were happening in my life? I would proudly claim my accomplishment. Yet, when it came to the things I didn't like happening, I saw my role as more of a victim (why is this happening to me?) instead of realizing that I have just as much responsibility as a creator in all of my experiences.

That's a whole different role to take on. It's a developmental leap, really. You're no longer swayed by all that's happening around and outside of you. You are internally strong and aware, seeing how your choices - consciously or not - draw to you the exact circumstances that give you the opportunity to grow. When you take that opportunity and apply what you've learned, you not only open up new doors, you feel better! When we're feeling down or stuck, isn't feeling better, more clear, and like there are options what we really want underneath the drama that our mind creates?

What experience are you holding onto, convinced you were a victim in it? Ask yourself, one or all of the following questions:

If this were an educational lesson, what is at the heart of its teaching?

In what ways do I have more understanding and compassion for myself and the other person?

If I had the chance to recreate this exact scenario, what would a strong, clear, and loving response be (in other words, where can I stand up for myself in a way that feels good)?

Share your thoughts here...

Comments

[Brenda]

I needed to read that. Thank you. It makes perfect sense. Oftentimes, people take on the role of victim, when we clearly have the opportunity to stand up and be strong. Life is about choices. The choices we have made have brought us to the very place we are today.