The Elements Four

What does thriving look like for me?

This was a question brought to me by my friend & client just the other day, & I must be honest, it has lingered within my mind ever since.

What does thriving look like for me? The whole concept of thriving can be a foreign one for those of us whom have suffered trauma throughout our lives…making this a difficult question to answer. We have lived in a constant state of survival, doing what was necessary to sustain ourselves within this world through consistent hyper activation…staying within the fight, flight, freeze, & fawn defense mechanisms while we work through each day one hour at a time & struggling along the way. The very idea of a life in which we can move out of surviving into thriving…true thriving…just doesn’t always seem possible.

I sat with this question for a long time, contemplating what thriving truly looked like to me…I mean, I had spent so much of my healing wanting to move into a space of thriving…but did I really know what that consisted of? Did I really know how thriving would show up in my life & within my world? Would I even be able to recognize what it means to live & thrive?

Strange thing, the more I investigated this question, the more I uncovered that I was in the MIDST of what thriving looked like for me…that my life, my world, had been shifting towards that state of being for some time now & I wasn’t fully aware of it! Sure, I have goals I am still wanting to reach & areas of my life I am still working through & healing…but I very much am within my vision of thriving!

As I continue along my healing journey, I see the different parts of my world growing & flourishing in a way I never thought possible at one point in my life. My business, though still moving slowly, is finally heading in the right direction…my anxiety behind its growth waning as I let go of my wounded ego & let my intuition be my guide…listening to my inner wisdom and understanding, & no longer second guessing the knowledge that is shared.

This is true in all parts of my life, actually…no longer feeling the urge to stay hidden away from the world but, instead, finally coming out of my shell & allowing for my light, my magic, my medicine to be seen, heard, & felt! No longer finding myself fixated on what others may think, say, or how they may react toward my truth…no longer wishing to live in a state where I compromise myself for the approval of others.

As I continue my healing journey, I find myself happily taking care of myself, putting myself first when it is necessary, showing myself love & compassion…finding myself happy within my life as it currently is, surrounded by the blessings that are always present. I actively push myself out of my comfort zone, no longer feeling paralyzed by fear at this very idea, but excited and ready to experience life and my sacred place within it…walking in this world with bold confidence & self-assurance…something I have always struggled with.

I can see, clearly, the way I have been releasing what no longer serves me…letting go of toxic behaviors, cycles, & energies…making room for more of the beautiful blessings that have always been around me, ever present in my life but remaining out of view as I lingered in the space of survival.

And now, now I find myself within awareness of the many different ways that I am not only healing along my journey, but also displaying my empowerment & truly thriving! And because of this I am beyond grateful that this question was brought to me…and now I bring it to all of you…what does thriving look like for you? Contemplate this question for a little while, you may be surprised with what you find.

It is a sad truth that all too often we can lose sight of who we truly are… the beauty, the strength, the light that shines from within, all accumulating into the magnificent being you are, into who you have always been, and who you will always be. . When we feel overwhelmed and lost to the truth of our beings it is a sign that we need to slow down and regain our balance and center deep within. Hold precious safe space for yourself, be gentle and nurturing to YOU… show yourself kindness, love, and compassion in the way you would show it to others… and know YOU are deserving and worthy of the magic that resides within your beautiful heart. . You are So very special…you are perfect just as you are…you are enough. . Blessings to you all, beautiful ones. . . . . . #EmotionalHeaing #EmotionalWellness #Emotions #Trauma #TraumaHealing #ShadowWork #Healing #Wellness #Beauty #Strength #YouAreEnough #YouAreWorth #Worthy #Empowered #Wisdom #Love