I own this pain

 It’s a big step forward in the spiritual self inquiry when we discover our own pain body. In the past we would have concluded, ‘I hurt because …’

 

-       My colleagues undermine me 

-       the problems are piling up (financial, accidents, health)

-       My partner doesn’t love me anymore 

-       My children are unruly 

 

With awakening we still experience the outside disturbance, yet we realize that the origin of the pain lies within and has to be addressed there just as much as it is necessary to face the problems in the outside world.

 

The advantage of this holistic view is that we stop shadow boxing. Why would I be mad at my colleague/partner/child if they just show to me the inner work I have to face. I own this pain. I am responsible for it.

 

 

Let’s look for the solution within: empowerment, abundance, love.