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Start With a Foundation of Love
I recently legally separated from my
husband and with the little money left over from our financial re-arrangements I
set about creating a little garden of Eden outside my back door. I was tired of
looking out at concrete. Anyway, there were jobs in the house that needed
attention but I was happy to ignore these for the sake of my self expression in
the garden.
Anyway, in the midst of topsoil, sleepers and decorative boulders, the leak
I had been ignoring upstairs now manifested itself in the kitchen. Unable to
use the sink or fix the leak I got into a conversation with my ex hubby (Who
remains a dear and helpful friend). I began questioning the amount I'd spent on
the garden and complained about the constant maintenance the house needed and he
made a statement that made me tingle, I knew there was a message in it by the
sheer shudder I felt.
He said " As much as you will have a beautiful garden outside, the damage
done by these little leaks are causing underlying damage which if left ignored
would begin to destroy the very foundations". I likened this to our emotional
and spiritual growth. I worried that my foundations were not strong and maybe
the beauty was just external and not deep within my heart.
Had I been dealing with my emotions or just covering them up? Sometimes in
the absence of self love I fill up with fear, self doubt, and any other emotions
that creep in depending on the circumstances, and I lose my Authentic Power!
Lately, when I experience this I examine myself, I usually find that either
my perception changed or my emotions changed while everything else remained
the same and I begin fretting and worrying in my own creation and my own
uncertainty.
I thought then, that emotions are not flaws in our truths but beacons to
direct us to the area that needs attention. When we understand our
emotions and react appropriately to them they are for teaching and learning,
helping us to connect deep within ourselves and allowing us understanding for
others.
Anyway I called out a plumber to access the damage and give me a cost
estimate. The three things needing attention were inexpensive to repair and
there was no long term damage.
My foundations were not damaged, and I gave praise. These leakages are only
reminders of the wear and tear on our hearts caused by many factors and
influences but our foundations are our perfect souls which cannot be shaken,
manifesting itself in all its beauty both inside and out. With faith, love,
trust and good intentions, for ourselves and others, we can regain our
Authentic Power and enjoy in the unfolding of our lives, we can embrace
ourselves and all of life.
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