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losing sight. gaining insight.



SO, it's been almost three whole weeks since I've posted here in Spiritual Anthropology. Not only because I felt that I had nothing to share, but because I know the hardest lessons require the greatest attention. I had completely lost sight of my core self. My job had me completely disgruntled with my life and I didn't like the person i was becoming — someone who was angry and feeling purposeless. I was feeling stuck and uninspired, burdened by circumstance and rapidly losing my joy. It was time for a serious reevaluation.

This is why it is important to get to know yourself on a deep, meaningful level. When you are armed with that self-knowledge, you are able to gauge your life with a level of knowingness that is unparalleled in it's truth and scope. So often we accept unhappiness as a part of life. We make peace with our depression and tell ourselves to "get over it" without ever dealing with the root of the problem.

The truth that I am in the thick of learning is that the greatest lessons can come when you lose sight of who you are and what you truly want. This puts you in a position of power to find your way back home and redesign your life in accordance to your highest hopes and aspirations. Insights abound if you are willing to pay close attention to your thoughts and feelings, but most importantly, your joy.

I knew I had to get back to Jehrod. And to Spiritual Anthropology. With the gentle nudging of a dear friend this morning, I was compelled to share this with my SA readers today. Please know that your challenges are calling you to action. Sometimes that action can be as simple as taking a few deep breaths. Sometimes it can be as complicated as making the changes you know you need to make in your life.

Beloved, You were meant to experience a full and beautiful life. Please accept nothing less.

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