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@Jasmine-3Participant
This article just came up. Sums up beautifully on how to let go.
@Jasmine-3ParticipantThanks Pink Nails.
Hi Leila
You are not searching for happiness, eh ? What will you achieve by having connections and needing to look after others ? Why do you want that ? Perhaps, you need to look more deeply into why you want what you want. Unfortunately or fortunately, all of us are on the pursuit of happiness. Happiness doesn’t mean being in an excited state all the time. It just means having a state of being, whereby you feel calm, peaceful, grateful and content and have the strength to deal with whatever life throws at you. You are able to maintain this state regardless of any external situations, circumstances or people. Are we there yet ?
In response to your question – Yes, some evolved people can be very content without having friends or loved ones to share their lives with. They have chosen this path as they have realised that everything in this world is temporary except for unconditional love so they treat the whole world as their friend / loved ones.
Look around to see if anything is the same as it was from 2 years ago. I doubt you will have anything, which wont have changed. Even all the cells in us change every few months. The only permanent in our lives is change. Change of circumstances, people, situations, countries, emotions etc. A person who is able to embrace this uncertainty makes an awesome life for himself or herself as he / she doesn’t get stuck to outcomes. You just merely enjoy everything that comes your way and let go and march ahead with your head held high up. And trust me, this is possible with some self awareness and regular practice of unconditional love.
Previously, you found meaning in your career. When the relationship broke down, your focus changed and now you are looking to find meaning in connections. This doesn’t make sense. Do you think you are running away from your truth ? Perhaps learning to appreciate what you have currently may help you to foster the connections and career you look for. Live in the present rather than chase something in the long term.
And fostering connections take a lot of self love. If you are nice to YOURSELF, this love will flow onto others unconditionally and everyone deserving of you will be attracted to you. If you are nasty to YOURSELF, this negativity will flow onto others as well and you will attract similar events and people into your life. Why don’t you try it ?
Be kind to yourself Leila. You have spent 38 years being a slave to the world and its demands. How about changing this around to becoming a master of your life and going for what makes you happy and content ?
All the dots will connect. And please do consider seeing a GP or a counsellor to see if they can benefit you in some way on your journey. Stop the self pitying right in its tracks.
Jasmine
@Jasmine-3ParticipantHi Sapnap3
I didn’t mean the path in that way. You have started MBA and you should finish it. You have moved to a new country only recently and you should give it a full shot before calling it quits. What I meant was that you are running away from your right path of self love.
Judgments, self doubt, negativity, low self confidence, blaming parents for harsh words – all take you away from where you really need to be. Does this make it more clear ?
Yes, you are in pain and you will prevail. The choice remains in your hands whether you wish to prevail by being in pain or without pain. If you choose to move forward without pain, then you need to forgive your parents and your society for conditioning your mind to think in a fashion, which doesn’t agree with you.
There is an awesome Indian spiritual leader by the name of BK Shivani who talks about the same life issues that you are going through. Perhaps, you need to google her to learn more about her and listen to some of her you tubes. I believe they will assist you greatly on your inner journey.
Best wishes,
J
@Jasmine-3Participant@taiki3 Hi Dylan Cron
I am so sorry for your pain. Please know you are not alone in this difficult time.
Ending a long-term relationship is not easy for anyone. However, you should look at the positives that have come out of this relationship rather than focus on the negatives. Negativity breeds more negativity but an ability to see blessings even in difficult times can prove very fruitful and meaningful for everyone concerned.
You are feeling hurt, betrayed and lonely – this is so natural and a much needed experience to grow you into a better version of Dylan -someone who will be compassionate and much more kind in the future. So tend to your needs FIRST AND FOREMOST. Let go of your pain – cry if you need to; ring family if need be; ring some friends if you need to; talk to the trees or birds in the nature if you have no one who can listen.
Let the pain / tears flow and once you are over the acute pain in a few days, give yourself a big pat and hug.
Then think of ways that you can move forward such as moving out, doing other activities where you can meet new people and make new friends etc.
Hang in there mate. You are much bigger than this experience and you will be just fine if you let it be. Storms come and go. Nothing stays permanent. This sad experience wont stay there forever either. Learn the lessons and keep marching ahead with your head held high up.
SMILE PLEASE π
Jasmine
@Jasmine-3Participant@smiley Hi Leila
Pls know you are not alone in your struggles and life can be a hard teacher when we refuse to look after our own needs. Life wants us to be self-centred ie ME first and then everyone else. Self-centredness doesn’t mean being selfish. It is actually quite the opposite. Once you are truly able to look after your most important needs, you will be available to everyone else with an open and sincere heart. If your needs are not met, you don’t help anyone else as you are constantly wallowing in negativity. Think about it.
I attach 4 articles, which will give you the much needed positive energy to keep moving forward and to beat the curve balls that have been thrown at you.
20 Things to Remember When You Think Youβre Not Good Enough
16 Reasons You’re Succeeding in Life (Even If You Don’t Feel You Are)
YOU ARE WORTH IT. SMILE PLEASE π
Jasmine
October 5, 2014 at 2:08 am in reply to: trying to find the silver lining after being dropped twice in two weeks #65997@Jasmine-3ParticipantHey Steve
Silver lining is that for the last 2 months, you were able to see a different version of Steve. Steve who was so scared of online dating has suddenly dated 2 women and found out that letting go is not that hard once you make up your mind. This is not about winning or loosing anymore. This is about Steve moving forward in life regardless of all rejections whatsoever.
Who has the courage to reject you if you don’t reject yourself ? Now, that’s what I call a rainbow beneath the dark clouds π OR a new quote I came across – A straight road doesn’t make skilful drivers π
Cheer up mate. It aint so bad and trust me, there are a lot of more fish in the water if you decide to look.
J
@Jasmine-3Participant@nodreamz30 Hi Sapnap3
Happy belated birthday π How exciting to turn 32 !!!
Personally, I feel that you are not on the right life path of where you need to be. You are on an outward journey of running away from things and that’s not where you will find the peace that you heart seeks.
Indulge in a journey where you are the most important person in your life. Tend to your needs with love and kindness. Once your inner video changes, your outer film will change accordingly and your emptiness will disappear.
When we want something, we always find a way to make it work. When we don’t need something or do not want something, we find excuses such as different culture, people have their own circles etc. Once you start to become kinder to self, you will not be so harsh on others and making friends or infiltrating into established circles will be a breeze.
Start with a new plan for yourself – I will be true to myself and be honest with all my feelings. I will be kind to myself. I will leave the judgements of self and others at the door. I deserve my very special place in this world as there is no other Sapnap3. Peace and happiness is ME.
We don’t need much to be happy in this world. What everyone eventually needs is a meaning and purpose for their existence. Find yours without running away from things and people.
Good luck and please know you are not alone in this difficult time. You WILL emerge stronger and brighter from all these incidents π I read somewhere that a straight road doesn’t make skilful drivers. Lets hope this resonates with you.
Jasmine
@Jasmine-3ParticipantThanks Matt and Big Blue.
Hey Steve @guitardude
Matt and Steve provide a great insight and hope it will make you realise that hey, “I am indeed a valuable contributor to everything and everyone around me :)”. So give us a big smile now π
I too believe that each one of us is contributing in various ways. Just by being in this world at this time is a massive contribution. The air you exhale out through your nostrils or mouth is becoming part of another human or other things on this planet. The air you breathe in has already been exhaled out by someone else. We are all connected at a very basic level. Our needs and wants are all same.
We just need to be kind to ourselves and stop being so judgmental. With judgments come the non-acceptance for self / others; our love becomes conditional; we find it very hard to forgive self / others for even the smallest things; and being grateful for every tiny thing becomes the hardest challenge of our existence.
So if you still feel that you don’t know to contribute or you feel sick of not contributing, just start with the simplest mantra – THANK YOU. Thank everything – from yourself to your family / friends / neighbours, food, shopping malls, air, plants, cars, toilets, transport, homes, utensils etc. The more grateful you become, the simpler and purer you will become and life will become a breeze.
I have read your earlier posts over the last few months and I can already see how much progress you have made at a personal level. Keep moving forward. You are doing so well π
Best wishes,
Jasmine
October 1, 2014 at 8:53 pm in reply to: Lost in the signals I'm getting. Don't know how to approach things #65886@Jasmine-3ParticipantHey Steve @guitardude
I like your take on the situation. Cant comment on the lady’s reply as she is not me.
On an another note, all of us are wearing a set of goggles (based on our circumstances, conditioning, values, previous reactions etc) through which we view the world around us. This makes us all very unique. My perspective or opinion is my take on the world and your perspective is your take on the world – both can be very different yet right for both of us at the same time. There are no failures or successes or wins or rejections in this world – only valuable lessons to become the better version of self. This also involves a self who is not dependent on anyone (and I mean anyone) in this world for his / her state of being or happiness.
Someone told me something very valuable recently. There are 26 alphabets in our language π When “A” doesn’t work out, life gives us 25 MORE chances to get it right. What a profound wisdom !!
While the women sort themselves out to become ready for the new and hot version of Steve, I recommend the following blog for you. It is pretty useful for a self journey.
Best wishes
J
@Jasmine-3Participanthi Sarah Jane @sunflower
The earlier you tube on 3rd Chakra was for Kaya77.
I recommend the following videos for you and see if they work. First one is for 2nd Chakra and the next one is for heart chakra.
Let us know how you go. I feel a lot of your symptoms and pain is related to lack of self-belief and self-love….and both above videos will help to balance the chakras out π It will need to become a daily practice if they work.
J
October 1, 2014 at 1:37 am in reply to: Lost in the signals I'm getting. Don't know how to approach things #65840@Jasmine-3ParticipantHey Steve
Good on yah π
J
@Jasmine-3ParticipantThanks Kaya77 @kaya77
I am sorry to hear about your suffering. Are you holding a lot of anger or resentment within you by any chance ?
Have you tried chakra healing ? Can I recommend the you tube below for 7 days for 11 mins a day. See if it makes a difference. All you need to do is close your eyes and listen to the sounds.
Thanks
J
September 30, 2014 at 9:43 pm in reply to: What is the best way to make my INFJ ex bf miss me/come back after a breakup? #65837@Jasmine-3ParticipantThanks everyone.
@sadgirlfriend17 Hi Jen AI am so sorry for your suffering and can understand your desire to want things to go back to their normal ways.
Unfortunately, the Universe doesn’t work that way. You need to show some maturity and let the tears / pain flow.
Wanting to have the BF back is not your core need but a helpless desire to get over this situation. Can you stop the self sabotage and show yourself some respect that you deserve ?
If he is meant to come back to you, he will come back somehow even without you trying – the universe will bring you guys together and all circumstances will line up. If he is not, he wont. However, in the meantime, you can show more love and care towards JEN A and accept yourself the way you are. Once you learn to accept yourself the way you are – beautiful, honest, unique and work in progress – you will be able to accept everyone else the way they are without any need for judgments, jealousy or games.
Sometimes, we need to go through loss and pain to become the better version of self. When we become the better version of self, we invite more loving people and circumstances into our lives and become more in tune with where we need to be eventually.
Have faith in the unseeable. I know things will improve for you. You are way stronger than you think you are. In a few months, you will be laughing at all this π
J
September 30, 2014 at 9:28 pm in reply to: Lost in the signals I'm getting. Don't know how to approach things #65836@Jasmine-3ParticipantThanks everyone.
Hi Steve @guitardude
I am sorry for what has happened. I know you have developed feelings for the lady but can you just let it be ? Do you really have to go out of your way to win someone’s love ?
I will repeat again – what is yours, none can take it away and whats not yours, you can keep slogging away and keep proving yourself, it aint coming to you. You made a sincere effort and just leave it at that. The moment you have to justify your actions or you feel the need to justify yourself to others, you are walking away from your path. You will get hurt unnecessarily.
Just be you and trust me, a lovely woman, close to your surrounds will accept you the way you are. Give yourself more credit than you have been giving. There is no other steve in this world. Remember that.
Sending you strength and positive wishes
J
September 28, 2014 at 11:34 pm in reply to: Lost in the signals I'm getting. Don't know how to approach things #65722@Jasmine-3Participant@guitardude
Hello Steve
It is natural to feel the way you are feeling. You do not want to hurt anyone as you have been hurt before and it wasn’t pleasant. So good on yah !!
But no relationship can culminate into a happy or stable relationship with an underlying foundation of fear or guilt. So leave them at the door. If these women are meant to be hurt by you as things do not work out in the end, they will be. You cant prevent it from happening. However, you can be kind to yourself and take things slowly. Practice being yourself. Don’t let your past dictate your present.
I strongly feel that your next partner will make you feel right at home and will be able to accept you the way you are. So go with that intention. You let the woman be herself and you be who you are. When we do not try to change others to suit us or vice versa, life flows naturally and we attract help from nature the way its meant to be. Whats yours, no one can take away. Whats not yours, will never be yours. Be it a woman, house, job, or anything in this world π Doesn’t that take away so much pressure off your shoulders ?
Stay positive. It will all work out fine π
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