We are born into this world to learn, laugh, cry, fail, prosper, and grow, only to face the inevitable ending that we all know is coming one day. Pretty morbid, I know. These thoughts though, allow us to realize that we must spend our time figuring out what ignites our souls. So, we then spend our lives constantly trying to “find ourselves” and “live life to the fullest” but what does that actually mean? We put so much emphasis on these concepts but do we actually ever fulfill them? Even further, how does one know that they have actually lived their life to the fullest?
Throwing yourself into the void can be the scariest thing you will ever do. Even scarier, throwing yourself into the void may not yield the results you hope to experience. With that being said, don’t let it stop you. Faith is the only tool we have to navigate us through once we make the jump. Look your fears into the eyes and know that they have no real control over you. You are not your thoughts. Without realizing it, we allow them to be our puppet masters causing us to navigate life as a zombie. We often surrender to the voice in our head that wants us to remain safe but at the price of being stuck. How does one not succumb to their thoughts and doubts and fears and negative thoughts you ask? I still haven’t figured that one out quite yet; however, I have realized that self compassion is the most necessary part of this equation. Be kind to yourself on this journey of self discovery. If you stumble and fall, know that it is a lesson, not a failure and always validate your feelings in the process. Encourage yourself rather than beat yourself down. When you decide to try something new or different, make note of it and truly be proud of yourself no matter the result.
Some say that living your life to the fullest is jumping out of a plane or starting a new business venture, but what good are those actions if you are not compassionate with yourself. What good are your accomplishments if you yourself don’t even acknowledge them? We are so quick to point out our flaws but we never recognize our triumphs. We fixate on the bad and the negative but fail to see all of the good right in front of us. When you show up for yourself, you cultivate a relationship with your soul. You tap into a part of yourself that has always been there waiting for you to make the connection. That part of yourself is rooting for you and cheering you on, you just have to open yourself to hearing it behind the clutter of your thoughts. Once you acknowledge said thoughts, allow them to pass like the clouds in the sky and then listen out for your inner voice. This voice will grow louder and louder the more you practice. Use your faith to allow it to guide you back to yourself which will give you the fullest life you could ever imagine.
The Inexperienced Yogi 