In almost every case, we know what is best for us in our lives, from the
relationships we create to the causes we take up. Still, somewhat mysteriously,
it is often difficult to make the right choices for ourselves. We find
ourselves hanging out with someone who leaves us feeling drained or choosing to
party over going to a march for a cause. Often we have no idea why we continue
to make certain choices, but it is important that we inquire into ourselves to
find out.
When we choose that which is not best for us, the truth can be that there is a
deep seated part of us that does not want to heal. We may say it's because we
don't have the time or the energy or the resources, but the real truth is that
when we don't take care of ourselves we are falling prey to self-sabotage.
Self-sabotage happens unconsciously, which is why it's so difficult to see that
we are doing it. The important thing to realize is that this very part of us
that resists our healing is the part that most needs our attention and love.
Even as it appears to be working against us, if we can simply bring it into the
light of our consciousness, it can become our greatest ally. It carries the
information we need to move to the next level in our healing process.
When we recognize that we are not making ‘good’ choices, we might even say out
loud, "I am not taking care of myself." Sometimes this is the jolt we
need to wake up to what is actually happening. Next we can sit ourselves down
in meditation, with a journal, or with a trusted friend to explore the matter
more thoroughly. Just shining the light of our awareness on the source of our
resistance is sometimes enough to dispel its power. At other times, further effort
is required. Either way, we need not fear these parts that do not want to heal.
We only need to take them under our wing and bring them with us into the light.
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