Can you find a way to meet yourself in the middle?
Achieving balance and staying centered is crucial to avoid extremes, whether in overdrive or underdrive. You are the driver of your own life, the one in control of your vehicle! When you encounter conflict and allow someone else to take the wheel, you can easily feel unbalanced and disconnected from your true self. It’s time to stop compromising who you are and lowering your vibration to please others; your needs and desires deserve equal consideration.
When we operate from a state of excess, confusion and a sense of losing control can take over. It's like driving on ice—you struggle to differentiate between what is slippery and what is simply wet, distorting your sense of reality. It’s essential to pause and ask yourself who is really in charge of your vehicle because, deep down, you know it should be you. Reflect on how you may be giving your energy away and letting someone else dictate the direction of your life.
Often, we find it difficult to see what's truly happening due to conditioning and programming imposed upon us by others. We’ve developed coping mechanisms just to keep our vehicle on track rather than veering off into a ditch. This uncertainty disrupts our center and keeps us from being present. If this continues, you may start to feel stuck, triggered by past experiences, overwhelmed by intense emotions, or completely drained as your emotional reserves run low.
Once you hit empty, you drift into underdrive. Another program may seize control, making you operate like a car on a carousel. You surrender control, drifting through life on autopilot. This disconnection robs you of emotional responses and the ability to genuinely feel your experiences. You end up numbing yourself to the circumstances in your life.
By numbing your feelings and emotions, you undermine your motivation to seek out new opportunities. Instead of acting from a place of intention, you follow the lead of others and let them steer your life. The loss of your internal drive to take responsibility inhibits your ability to express your truth. This reaction is rooted in fear—fear of losing someone or a group of people if you don’t conform to their expectations.
These dynamics may have originated in your upbringing, where caregivers failed to provide the support necessary for your full development. While fear is a natural response, it shouldn’t dictate your life. Operating from a fear-based mindset holds you back from being your authentic self, responsible, and successful in your endeavors. You may find yourself running on autopilot, feeling empty and fearful, all while waiting for someone else to fill your emotional tank and consistently placing their needs above your own.
To reclaim your power, start caring for, cleaning, and maintaining your inner self. Take charge of your life by reflecting on the parts of yourself you wish to change or develop; this work is yours and yours alone.
Begin by envisioning a new self—a stronger, more empowered you—through the divine essence that lies within. Picture your ideal life and place yourself in a new vehicle equipped with everything you desire. Add all the bells and whistles you like! Trust your intuition as you shape a clear vision of what your life can be, how you carry yourself, and the heart-centered scenarios you wish to create. Engage with these visions on a visceral level.
As you visualize this elevated version of yourself, notice how your thoughts and feelings elevate to a higher vibration. What sensations arise in your body? Embrace these feelings; let them envelop you and capture the essence of who you truly are.
Consider what you have been longing for. Allow yourself the freedom to clear out your current circumstances and step into a higher vibrational reality.
Take action when you are ready. Put the key in the ignition and relish the exhilarating journey ahead!
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