Releasing the Old Self
To release a side of you that no longer resonates is no easy task, dear child. It requires so much courage, determination, and compassion towards oneself. As you navigate through life and start uncovering the multilayers of your inner being, more buds will start blooming into the light as others gradually shed and fall to the ground. You can still appreciate the beauty of this fall that you once called grace.
You find yourself constantly shifting, transforming, rediscovering inner talents, gifts, and treasures that were hidden from your sight. Even though they were only dormant, you still had plenty of glimpses and whispers as they never stopped beaming, even if only slightly from within you. But they can no longer be sustained in the darkness of your soul; they must sprout and grow into the light. The time is now; don’t suppress this call any longer.
It’s important not to become attached to an old way of being, and this also relates to the youth of the body. One must accept the changes, the cycles, the inner and outer transformations that take place every second, every day, every month, and every year. The same applies to old forms of expression, interaction, creativity, thinking, and ways of living. It’s okay to change and to move on; in fact, it’s inevitable because rust solidifies and decays both the mind, body, and spirit. It’s okay to cry and mourn over that old self because a death is taking place and it hurts as you rip the old pages. You are just removing a mask that you wore for so long, but no longer fits your new face and the new path unfolding right before your eyes.
So turn to the heart, dear one. What’s it saying to you? Where does it want to lead you? Which new road, which new ocean, which new sights? You are invited to discard, to remove that mask with no shame or guilt. Be still; let it melt away with your tears. It will soon be replaced with a wondrous new smile and faith. Spring is again knocking on your door, and the flowers will soon start flourishing in the garden of your heart. Hold on to those, surrender, and trust your divine path.
Journalling Promps:
What is no longer aligned in your life?
Which version of you is outdated?
What are you willing to release?
What are you willing to welcome and embrace?