Celebrating The Adventure

For most of my life, since conditioning, I have judged or disapproved of myself on some level or for some trivial thing. Always taking on board the criticism of a parent, peer or lover. Always looking myself over and determining how well I do or don’t fit into societies narrative of beauty or acceptance. And no matter how much I approve of many parts of myself, other parts lay hidden from approval, silently zapping joy and power and presence. Slowly, however, it’s all coming to light.

Today let’s experiment with seeing ourselves differently.

Original Image Source: John Wilhelm

Today we want to see our life as a journey from which we have created everything. We are ever-abiding peace and compassion married to an ever-ambitious curiosity with adventure. Today we love and hold ourselves entirely, with all of our perceived flaws, and we are viewing them for what they are, an expression of our adventurousness. We embrace our courage and meet it with loving compassion. We are our own husband and wife couple, working harmoniously together to weave a life of infinite experiences. And why not? What is infinity for except a boundless playground upon which to be and explore.

We’re holding our own hand, going forth and loving how we’ve created this body. What might we see, smell and taste? What experience with others can we share? Do we need to fear and be afraid? We are so entrenched in this experience of ours that we feel all the fears and apprehensions acutely. We know how unsafe it feels to be in our bodies and yet, we are completely safe in the experience of it. We are experiencing the contrast between peace and panic. Safety and danger. Fear and trust. Connection and separation. Service and servitude. We are experiencing these things but we are not limited by them or to them. How much of ourselves do we want to bring into this life? How much adventurousness and courage? How much compassion and connection to others? How fully do we want to show up and shape this experience into more of our true being? And how much do we want to remain in the shadow aspects of our experience? Any choice is okay. It’s all valuable. It’s all experience.

Today, let’s celebrate. Let’s celebrate the risks we took by having the body that we do. Let’s celebrate the fluctuating energy levels and insecurities. They are all made secure by the act of celebration. Be happy and know, you designed this life of shadow to give yourself the option of winning a challenge. Do you want to rise to the occasion and BE HERE? Can you pass through the valley of the shadow of panic, fear and insecurity in order to shine your light there? It’s what you hoped to do. This time, you’re ready.

To your adventure,
April