In the last few blogs we've defined personal development, and then clarified why it's requisite to fall in love with ourselves to truly do the work of personal development - really getting to know ourselves. If you missed those blogs or videos, feel free to watch here. But why does it all this matter? Why do we need to do the work in the first place?
Simply,
because we have kept ourselves small, robbing ourselves and the world of our inherent beauty and potential. We've unknowingly taken on fears and beliefs of others, and let those externals define who we are and dictate how we operate in life.
When we are born, it is as if we are driving a glass car and our innate light shines brilliantly - easily perceived by all. In those moments we even remind others of their own brightness. Possibilities are endless and captivating. And through these clear vessels, we view and perceive others through their love, with ease.
However, as we drive these metaphorical cars through life, we pick up buzzards and crap that sticks to - and hardens on- the windshields. Some from experience, much of it transferred by parents, society, as they defensively drive in fear. We start to view life and others, not as it is, but through the lens of crud.
When as we do the work, we chip away at the crud and with each flake, we see more clearly. There is more space for our light to shine out and a greater ability to allow others to shine their light in. We see fears just as they are, and we respond to the bright human beneath their own layer of gunk. Once again, are connected innumerable possibilities for ourselves and others.
I fight for a world where every human shines. A world where everyone accesses their greatest potential. Imagine that world.
It begins with you.
Until next time, I send you light.
Always.
Rachel Tenenbaum