Why We Suffer

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Why do we suffer? Where does suffering come from?

According to Pema Chodron, ‘Our repetive suffering does not come from this uncomfortable sensation but from what happens next… .It comes from rejecting our own energy when it comes in a form we don’t like. It comes from continually strengthening habits of grasping and aversion and distancing ourselves. In particular it comes from our internal conversations- our judgments, embellishments, and labels ablout what’s happening.’

If you want to free yourself, you must face your reality. instead of hiding your feelings, why not focus on what you can change? Why not explore what you are feeling, what the feelings are communicating to you?

No matter what is going on in your life, if you want to learn from it, you must embrace your feelings. And do not run from your feelings; accept them.

The Power Of Your Own Story

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According to Elle Luna and Susie Herrick,

‘Your story is your power.

Stories live inside you and shape your life. But why?

In order to take back your story you first must know yourself.

What stories, beliefs, images, or memories do you carry with you pertaining to your culture? If they irritated or frustrated you, it’s good sign that you’re on the right track.

Rejection of parts of yourself is what keeps you in the loop of your vice.

Self-compassion, created by getting to the center of your story, gives you courage to make the leap inspired by your dream.

If you experience love for yourself in your heart, you can’t help do what is best for that heart.

At the center of your story, you receive your own resources because you have relaxed your defenses and released any blocks to your own generative, feminine energy.

Tell your story. Use it to inspire others.

‘Stories live inside you and shape your life. Be your own new story. Right here, right now, you get to choose what you want your story to be about!’