Take All of Me
There has been a big movement in the self-help industry over the last 15 -20 years or so that pushes the principles of ‘new thought,’ which is exactly why most would look at this image and think it’s all about seeing yourself in a positive light. I have personally ventured down the Science of Mind road, and I can tell you that although on the surface it appears to be empowering, it’s actually not. It sets people up for failure. In one breath you are told the universe is infinite, and in the next, they want you to subscribe to ONE law- the law of attraction. In a universe of limitless possibilities, why are they teaching that there is only one answer?
Problems are seen as opportunities to some and traumatic to others. Some will smile through pain, others will let it swallow them. Why must there be only one right way to be? What I see more than anything is a need for a better personal philosophy, rather than a single answer. Life is complex, and as humans we like our labels so we can feel like we are in control as we navigate through the seemingly good and seemingly bad, but it’s really all a matter of perspective, right? Sure, but most people are picking a side. Most people are this OR that, and judge one thing as valuable, while the other is to be discarded.
Nothing is without purpose. One emotion is not good or bad, or better than the other. A lower vibration is not less valuable than a higher one. If it was not needed, it would not exist.
If we ever expect to be happy, we have to stop dividing everything and begin integrating instead. Once you divide something into two groups, you’ve missed the mark. We truly are in an infinite universe, from one source of energy that connects all living things. Oneness means everything, not just the things you choose as ‘good.’
Lion eats a lamb. Good for the lion. Bad for the lamb. We can only see things from our own limited perspective.
Acceptance, Empathy and Communion are the keys to happiness. These may be considered ‘weak’ traits to some people. Why? Because (at least here in America), we’ve built a society that thrives on competition, and that drives us to division- be it among cultures, social status, etc. We are lead to believe that this is beneficial to all of us, but the truth is, it’s not. It keeps us in a state of struggle, because there’s always something, or someone better, and we continue to feed the fear that we are not good enough.
Look at the image again. Do you see weakness in the kitten or do you see something precious, that needs to be protected? Do you see strength in the tiger, or do you see something to be feared? It’s important to think about the messages we are receiving every single day from media, and even from well-meaning individuals who are trying to help us become self-actualized. If you dig deep enough, you will find there is always an agenda beneath the message, and it almost always benefits someone other than you.
You may be kind and tender but also fierce in your loving. You can be protective and forceful, but also considerate in your endeavors. There is no need to pick a side. Everything we feel and everything we are has a purpose. When you feel your eyes filling with tears, cry. When you feel your soul needing a breath, pray. When you are filled with passion, let yourself feel. The worst thing we can do is convince ourselves to kill or destroy a part of ourselves. A house divided cannot stand. your shadow and allow it to become an integrated part of you. This is the way to healing and happiness.
Confessions of a Spirit Messenger 
I totally agree. Every book or program promises to have THE answer, when it really has one point of view. Excellent post! 🙂
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