Frightened of our own shadow

The most amazing thing about life is the mystery, the adventure, the leap into the unknown, what’s around the next corner, the freedom of exploring, the joy of the magical tense moment of not knowing what’s next…uncertainty, imperfection and the unknown bring the most amazing parts of life, bring exhilaration and the sense of really being alive now in this real moment.

Yet we have created culture that demands no risk, no uncertainty, safety, and certainty. It keeps us trapped in our fear-filled thoughts of impending doom and risk.

Is it any wonder that we are the most depressed, addicted and medicated humans to ever walk the planet.

The never ending search for zero risk and complete certainty is thrust upon us by the psychological fear of everything and anything, even our own shadow.

Fix it or listen?

Listen and don’t try to fix others.

People aren’t broken, they just want to be understood and not told what you think. Sure offer a viewpoint if asked, but listen, as in really listen not just preparing what we will say next while they talk.

We each have our own unique journey.

Empathy instead of sympathy, listening instead of telling, and acceptance of others for what they are.