Diary of a Heretic

How often do we find ourselves being pulled in a multitude of directions, and we do the things we do because we believe we have a responsibility to live up to other people’s expectations? Problems arise however, when we don’t live authentic lives for our self. We spend so much time striving to put the pieces of our lives into place, striving to be that perfect employee, the perfect wife/husband, the perfect parent and before we know it, we find ourselves completely lost to a life that represents who we truly are.

This week I had a situation where I became totally exhausted, and I had to take a day off from work to recover. I realized I had run myself ragged, trying to meet my ever increasing list of responsibilities. At the last full moon circle, I had opportunity to look into the depths of my soul and assess if I was being true to my authentic self. Over the past few days, I have come to realize that I had fallen into a rut and that I was not being true to myself.

Our physical time is limited on this earth, so we should live from the heart, without the shackles of regret. What we believe about ourselves is what we will become. Rather than going through life pursuing the person you think you “should be” or are “supposed to be”, you should stop – breathe – reflect, and then reconnect with the true self that lies within.

Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.
~ Tao Te Ching