This Above All, To Thine Own Self Be True......

I have to admit that I haven’t written a blog in some time, and it isn’t for the lack of trying.  Today I am sharing a beautiful blog written by a friend of mine, Caroline Kimsey, amazing healer and all round spiritual vibration. 
 
It is heart-felt, and that is very important... it focuses on us, loving us first and foremost, something I try to remind you... and myself.  So read, interpret and absorb what fits in your world in this moment.  
 
Hearts are appearing everywhere reminding us of this wonderful energy we have inside of us.  Our heart energy is always elevated and vibrates fully when we practice self love.  Self Love being the true knowing of who we are and healing the parts of us that separate us from our authentic self allowing us to have a respectful, kind and loving relationship with our self which then will emanate into all our relationships.  The wisdom of Shakespeare still encourages us to be the best we can today: “This Above All, To thine own self be true.”
 
I know every one of us is on our own healing journey in whatever way we feel guided to.  I think this is the true gift of self love because until we can address, go through our wounds and come out the other side, we cannot heal them.  Building these new foundations or planting these healthy gardens is our gift to our “self” and I know it takes courage.  I applaud you all for loving yourselves enough to have the courage to do this and for the change you make to the collective energy with each step to wholeness you take.
 
Every one of us struggles with judgment. We judge other people's politics, words, clothing, appearance, parenting choice etc, etc, etc.  To the point that we don't even notice anymore! It has become a habit/addiction usually started in childhood by those around us and then carried on. Also it is something we can turn on ourselves perpetuating the untruths people told us over our lives.  Next time you notice you are judging yourself or others instead of listening to the words take a moment to listen to the voice.  If you listen carefully you will probably begin to identify other people - parent’s maybe? Peers? Friends? Work Colleagues? Note other peoples' judgements you have taken on and use.  When we do this, it's much easier to stop, as we can see how this is not OUR heart speaking.   
 
Judgement is the opposite too self love, no matter who it is directed too.  It's a habit that you can break with mindfulness and it will give you a lot more peace when you do.   Gabrielle Bernstein, author of Judgment Detox: Release the Beliefs That Hold You Back from Living a Better Life wrote this:
 
Judging gives you a hangover 
When we judge, we get an instant hit of self-righteousness, but subconsciously we know we're separating ourselves from who we really are: compassionate, kind people. As a result, we feel guilty once our high wears off—and to avoid that feeling, we have to judge someone else. This cycle weakens us mentally and physically. 

Judging isolates you 
We develop addictions because we're trying to numb a core wound, which is usually rooted in childhood. Maybe someone told you that you weren't good enough, or you experienced some other kind of trauma that left you feeling all alone. To avoid experiencing that pain again, you project it onto others by pointing out their flaws. Our fear leads us to attack—but re-enacting the trauma of the past only creates more loneliness and disconnection. 

Judging prevents healing
You have to be willing to look at your darkness in order to see the light. That's why the first step in a judgment detox is just to witness it without blaming ourselves. We judge because we're separated from love; to stop the cycle, we have to cultivate self-love. The second step is to honor that core wound. Next time you have the urge to judge, ask yourself what moment from the past is triggering you to feel this way. When we can understand ourselves, healing begins. 

Judging leaves you powerless
Many people feel safer when they judge, as if they're controlling their circumstances, but hatred only creates more hatred. Those hours you might spend fuming about the news, for instance, could be used in a more positive way, like volunteering for a cause you care about, engaging in creative projects or spending quality time with people you love. Recovering from judgment addiction gives us back our power and lifts up everyone around us, too. 

To heal the world, we have to live the truth in every corner of our lives. Recovery isn't easy—but when we let go of judgment, we make room for love and joy. It's like staying sober: You can't really enjoy a drink again because you know how good it feels to live without it.

I certainly couldn’t have written this better than Caroline, so I give heartfelt thanks for her sharing this with us all.  We cannot begin to walk our walk.. speak our truth until we love our “self” first and foremost, and most of all doing that unconditionally.
 
This month is February, the month of love, so start cultivating and nurturing you with the love YOU deserve.  It takes practice.. and we all know practice makes perfect.

Vibrational Blessings, Debbie 
 

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