In the darkness of my inner struggles, I realized I was not who I wanted to be. The light was ever approaching, and I felt there was not enough time, and still, I didn't know what it was that I was supposed to accomplish. Then it occurred to me that doing something now, or later, wasn't the goal. It was the attainment of the willingness to do that which is right in every circumstance. Trusting in Self, opened up the gate to a bright and loving world. Allowing me to be at peace in the Now.
Self-trust is the beginning of trusting others. Knowing we will find the answer, and do the right thing, is the first step in acknowledging Self as having the power we need to be all we want to be, and all we need. This Self-love sets the foundation for loving all. Without it, we feel unworthy, and that nothing is worth the energy it requires from us. We have all been in the situation where we feel drained by an outside factor. What we need is only a sense of importance, and that which we attend to becomes instantly more important by it's relation to Self.
Maybe you have a situation where someone is alway one-upping you, or competing with you. You wait for it to pass, and having taken the higher ground you feel OK. However, you have been zapped, and you feel drained around that person, and learn to avoid them in the future. Instead of letting the pressure build, it is alright to say how their actions make you feel. Reacting in anger won't get you anywhere, but in honesty and kindness, you can claim your energy and the Self-worth they tried to steal from you. The true distraction is allowing them to bother you in the first place. It is no bother if you see it for what it is, not just how it effected you. Call it what it is, and brush it out of the way.
We all have unlimited potential power and beauty. Trust Yourself to have the right thing to say, and don't withhold the effect that the comment had on you. There is no reason to dump your problems or worries on others, but if you can lighten the load that another tries to lump on you, kindly reject their assertion of dominance, and continue to have a wonderful day.
Next time there is a rock in your way, kick it out of the way. The next pedestrian, or driver will benefit, and you never know, you may find a gem under there. You may never know why you had to kick the rock, but it was there in your path. The only thing you must do is walk, and not stumble. If you do so, you have done yourself right. However, you have not left a legacy of light. Kick the rock out of the road. This is a simple act of generosity. See how it makes you feel. See if it doesn't make an immediate impact on how you live your day.
When you leave a light behind in the heart of those you encounter, you will know that you have fulfilled a purpose where you have walked. Your genuine smile, and sometimes kind words, change the lives of those around you. Enough kind words, or smiles, and they will light up on their own when they see you coming.
