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Originally Posted by Michelle  Okay, I am getting more insights ...
There is part of me wondering if she does indeed need that big black scary monster inside of her. That monster was my reason for starting with personal development years ago. It has been my main motivation in self discovery, learning to love ... it has been the focus of my existence for years.
What do I do without it?
How can I be assured of continued growth? How can I satisfy the hunger inside of me that comes up when she is no longer consumed with her purpose of releasing the monster within? Who am I without my monster? |
"There once was a Buhddist Priest who travelled the countryside offering his services as a teacher and spiritual leader to those he met along his way.
One day, he came to a village near a river. At first the village appeared to be abandoned, but soon the priest realized that the entire village was gathered near the banks of the river.
They were all shouting advice and encouragement to an old woman in the middle of the river. "Swim harder!" one shouted. "Kick with your legs!" another exclaimed.
It became apparant to the Priest that the woman was trying to cross the river but was having great difficulty because she was carrying an enormous stone.
"Let go of the stone!" the Priest shouted.
"But it's MINE!" the woman yelled back."
Michelle,
Somethings that served us at one point in our lives no longer serve us, but rather hinder us. In acknowledging this we are able to release that which no longer provides us growth.
I can't say if this negativity that prompted you to your current understanding is necessary for you anymore - maybe it is.
But maybe it's just a stone.