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Reading the Signs of Self
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I don't always make the most supportive choices. I try, of course. I have a mental toolbox chock full of helpful guides, ready to assist me in going for the most self-loving option. Except sometimes I choose to not use the tools at my disposal. Sometimes my inner rebel or my bratty teenager takes over. So once in a while I'll find that I'm staying up too late, or eating too much rich food, or enjoying too much alcohol. Basically, I'm "acting out".
During those times, it can get hard to not beat up on myself. Self-deprecating thoughts pop up and try to drag me down. But that's just not useful at all! It's not ultimately motivating and it doesn't serve me; it just serves to perpetuate the cycle.
So when I notice that I'm indulging in "acting out" behavior, rather than using it as fodder for self-hatred, I try to look at it as a message from my internal guidance system. What does this behavior signify? What am I trying to avoid? Usually unsupportive choices like alcohol or binge eating are ways to avoid really feeling our feelings. So if that's what's going on, what issues might I be sidestepping?
This isn't a case of "What's wrong and how can I fix it?". Nothing's wrong. These are the vagaries of life. We're up, we're down, we're all over the place. We wade through transitions, we heal from damage, and we revel in our successes. Sometimes there's so much going on, it can be hard to hold our own process! Our "acting out" behavior is one way for our higher consciousness to help us stay on track.
Our bodies and minds are brilliant beyond our conscious awareness, and they try to tell us things all the time. It's our responsibility to try and listen carefully, then act on our inner wisdom to achieve the health and happiness we desire.
If you would like some help interpreting your acting out behavior, schedule a consultation today. Awaken the connection to your inner wisdom and you can transform your life.
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