Hello Hobbes, Alison here. I have an opinion on this topic and it does not require anyones approval for it is mine and only mine. I share it in the Spirit of helpfulness and caring. I disagree with the last post in that I do not think it is healthy to keep the shields up ALL the time. You may be blocking negative energy but some negative energy is also part of life and our existance. Yes, the skill of shielding is useful but is not meant to be used permanently. To say "Yes the world is against us all and yes stay guarded always" to me is a glib answer. One also needs to master the art of open-ness, to allow the good to suffuse your being. To feel yourself bewildered and overwhelmed with the wonder and joy and love that is also part of our existance. Allowing all that lLght to replace the Dark if only for a moment. When one shields (constantly), does not one also close oneself off to the possibilities of Positivity? What I think you need to strive for is Balance. I think you are taking the correct steps through therapy and realization that you are in fact , out of balance. The first step I took on my path toward Balance was accepting my life and its blessings. Instead of railing at the world for my problems and deficiencies and, yes, failures, I learned to feel gratitude for my blessings and lessons learned. It takes some doing by times, but it helps. A glib answer on this point would to have a Pollyanna say, 'When life gives you lemons, make lemonade". Well, in order to do that you need to be open to some sweetness to balance the effects of the sour. I realize I am mix metaphors and what have you. I am simply trying to illustrate my point that Balance is the key for feeling a deeper Harmony with the world around you and within you. Hope this isn't considiered asinine claptrap from someone who views the world through rose colored glasses and hides from reality. It is wisdom I feel I have earned through the wild ride that is Life. Blessings to you, Teacher Man, from one who wishes you only Wellness. PS: nine out of ten gourmets choose vanilla over any other flavor because of its versatility and broader appeal. Check all other flavors out there and find that Vanilla is usually a component. Vanilla is safe? To that I say all else is the powder keg awaiting the spark that IS vanilla to bring it to its full potential. Blessed be.
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Date: 2006-11-12 08:03 pm (UTC)I disagree with the last post in that I do not think it is healthy to keep the shields up ALL the time. You may be blocking negative energy but some negative energy is also part of life and our existance. Yes, the skill of shielding is useful but is not meant to be used permanently. To say "Yes the world is against us all and yes stay guarded always" to me is a glib answer.
One also needs to master the art of open-ness, to allow the good to suffuse your being. To feel yourself bewildered and overwhelmed with the wonder and joy and love that is also part of our existance. Allowing all that lLght to replace the Dark if only for a moment. When one shields (constantly), does not one also close oneself off to the possibilities of Positivity?
What I think you need to strive for is Balance. I think you are taking the correct steps through therapy and realization that you are in fact , out of balance.
The first step I took on my path toward Balance was accepting my life and its blessings. Instead of railing at the world for my problems and deficiencies and, yes, failures, I learned to feel gratitude for my blessings and lessons learned. It takes some doing by times, but it helps. A glib answer on this point would to have a Pollyanna say, 'When life gives you lemons, make lemonade". Well, in order to do that you need to be open to some sweetness to balance the effects of the sour. I realize I am mix metaphors and what have you. I am simply trying to illustrate my point that Balance is the key for feeling a deeper Harmony with the world around you and within you.
Hope this isn't considiered asinine claptrap from someone who views the world through rose colored glasses and hides from reality. It is wisdom I feel I have earned through the wild ride that is Life.
Blessings to you, Teacher Man, from one who wishes you only Wellness.
PS: nine out of ten gourmets choose vanilla over any other flavor because of its versatility and broader appeal. Check all other flavors out there and find that Vanilla is usually a component. Vanilla is safe? To that I say all else is the powder keg awaiting the spark that IS vanilla to bring it to its full potential.
Blessed be.