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When we choose something that is not best
for us, there can be a deep seated part of us that does not want to heal. In almost every case, we know what is best
for us in our lives, from the relationships we create to the food we eat.
Still, somewhat mysteriously, it is often difficult to make the right choices
for ourselves. We find ourselves hanging out with someone who leaves us
feeling drained or choosing to eat fast food over a salad. We go through
phases where we stop doing yoga or taking vitamins, even though we feel so
much better when we do. Usually, we have no idea why we continue to make the
less enlightened choice, but it is important that we inquire into ourselves
to find out. When we choose something that is not best
for us, the truth can be that there is a deep seated part of us that does not
want to heal. We may say it’s because we don’t have the time or the energy or
the resources, but the real truth is that when we don’t take care of
ourselves we fall prey to self-sabotage. Self-sabotage happens unconsciously,
which is why it’s so difficult to see that we are doing it. It’s important to
realize that the very part of us that resists our healing is the part that
most needs our attention and love. Even as it appears to be working against
us, it can become our greatest ally if we can simply bring it into the light
of our consciousness. It carries the information we need to move to the next
level in our healing process. When we recognize that we are not making
healthy choices, we might even say out loud, “I am not taking care of
myself.” Sometimes this is the jolt we need to wake up to what is actually
happening. Next, we can sit ourselves down in meditation, with a journal, or
with a trusted friend to explore the matter more thoroughly. Just shining the
light of our awareness on the source of our resistance is sometimes enough to
dispel its power. At other times, further effort is required. Either way, we
need not fear these parts that do not want to heal. We only need to take them
under our wing and bring them with us into the light. |
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