It's a Journey

It’s Not a Quick Jog. It’s a Lifetime Journey.
 
Don’t Run! Walk. Take your time. There’s a long road ahead of you. Some think the road of life is treacherous. There are so many obstacles. Love, heartbreak, birth, death, wins, losses, up’s, and down’s. Do you ask yourself, “why can’t I catch a break?” The truth is there is no break from life… If you are not alive, then you are dead.
 
We often find ourselves needing to catch our breath when we are rushing. We’re rushing to get that big check, we’re rushing to find that perfect mate or get married, we’re rushing to work, we’re rushing to get that perfect body. When we rush we have less time to think. Our bodies are under duress, and we open ourselves up to more mistakes. More wrecks! More emotional turmoil! More anxiety! More physical ailments!
 
I know this. I am still that person from time-to-time, but I used to be that person all the time. I was a person with no control of my pace. I was running and always out of breath. Dizzy. Lost. No feeling of stability. So, I rushed. I rushed to find stability in jobs even though I knew they weren’t my true calling. (I know we have to do what we have to do sometimes, but your career should not drain you of your energy and your will EVERY DAY.) I rushed to find love in relationships where red flags were present from the jump! I rushed in my diet. Eating food on the go. Fast food! Food that negatively impacts your health, and fast!

Eventually, I had to stop running…
Eventually, I had to breathe deeper…
Eventually, I had to see clearer…

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​In comes Balance. With balance comes Clarity. With clarity comes Intuitiveness. With intuitiveness comes Transmutation. With transmutation comes Spiritual Awakening.

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Balance – When I think of balance I think of fitness. In 2012 - 2014, I was physically fit. However, I was in and out of work and very bored on the jobs that I had. Meaning my mind wasn’t being exercised (maybe except for when I was pursuing a degree). I did not have a spiritual fitness. So, with only one of the three (mind, body, and spirit) in tune, I was out of balance, but not for long…

Clarity – Looking into every situation with clear view is clarity. Near the end of 2014 I was laid off from my boring job, lol. While unemployed I started writing my first novel, TRIGGER. I was enjoying writing so much. My mind was getting the exercise that it needed. My physical fitness was still okay. Things were getting clearer for me. And I finally found the strength to leave a relationship that was consuming too much of my energy. If your energy isn’t being reciprocated then you need to walk away.

Intuitiveness – Being intuitive is listening to the truest you. It is trusting fully in your intuition. This can seem difficult, but things aren’t always what they seem. We set these habits and coping mechanisms that we think benefit us, but a lot of times these habits and tendencies become something we depend on and in turn becomes harmful to us. And during the moments we rely on these harmful habits, there is always that little voice that says, “you don’t need to do this.” Listen to that voice. Listen for that voice. That is the part of you that is closest to the heavens. It is part of your spiritual essence. By listening to my intuition, I transcended. I researched new habits. I exercised more, I challenged myself, I ate better, and I searched for the spiritual tools that I needed. I began to meditate, cleanse my chakras, explore my astral chart, and do more yoga. I began to collect healing crystals. Since then, I’ve been more balanced every year.

Transmutation - is changing something from one form to another. Transmutation is a life changer! Take your negative energy and transmute it into positive energy. You have this power. And this power will help you control your emotions. How so? Negatively energized people, things, and situations won’t affect you as harshly because you will take that energy and change it. You will use it to make you stronger. You will decide not to overreact and grow so angry when people do things to hurt you.

Spiritual Awakening - Spiritual Awakening is seeing all truths. Not just yours. It is driven by awareness. You will look into each situation through all perspectives. You will put your power behind your passions. This is a transcending state. Obstacles won’t knock you down, but elevate you a to higher plane. Your pineal gland will be clear of debris so your third eye can see! You will be ever evolving and not afraid of change. You will feel light and happy. Your peace will be your top priority. I know. I am here.

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Overall, I want everyone reading this to know that I did not start here. I worked my way here with years of exercise. I exercised my mind, body, and soul. I read books, and consulted with people. I gave myself time to reflect and pray. I rid myself of traditional norms that no longer benefited me. I lost friends and gained friends. I made a conscious decision to create a better life for myself. A life where I could breathe deep. I still have my moments where I rush, and I don’t punish myself when I relapse. I get through the situation. I applaud myself for the win, and I learn how to handle the situation better for the next time.
 
This is a process. It’s a journey. Don’t rush. Don’t run. Walk in peace in route to your destiny.

- Faith Underwood