Fight
FIGHT = to put forth a determined effort; to combat; a hostile encounter
Image: Heather Williams, H.W., M.
QUESTION: What is something you want to fight?
STORY: Instead of fighting or resisting the world around me - I am learning to relax to BE PRESENT in the present moment. Instead of unconsciously acting out my various little selves - I am learning to LOVE and accept myself unconditionally. Did you know that there are many little “i’s” in you and me and everyone? Our little “i’s” know nothing about LOVE. Our ego identities know nothing about our True Identity as Consciousness. Practicing self observation is helping me to take charge of myself. Everyone relies on others and then reacts to other people telling them “what’s what”. The big thing we all need to do is to take charge of ourselves. We can do this by putting forth a conscious, determined effort to center ourselves and observe - without judgment. Fighting is the ancient survival instinct: Fear - Aggression. We all do it. It is time for each of us to do some WORK to evolve beyond the ancient ego war game. If you are interested in learning more about this, check out: https://www.drawingtogether.com/workchamber
QUOTES
“Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth - all are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security and women's empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all.” ~ Ban Ki-moon
“Knowing others is wisdom; knowing the self is enlightenment.” ~ Lao Tsu
“To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.” ~ e.e.cummings
EXERCISE
STOP.
Sit quietly. Assume an erect posture.
Sense the breath.
Sit calmly and bring to mind something you are fighting.
Get your pen and paper and write words or draw lines expressing your “fighter-self” and your determination to take charge of yourself.
Move forward into your day with this new determined effort.