I'll Be Your Mirror: Alternate Life Path & The Greatest Force on Earth

I'll Be Your Mirror: Alternate Life Paths & The Greatest Force on Earth

The Path of Pain

For many of us, there has been a moment—or a series of moments—which broke our hearts so profoundly, we're changed forever. 

Thereafter, we’ve been haunted by the stain of this pain; carrying it with us wherever we go, for as long as we must.

Weathering trauma of this sort, especially during pivotal times of psychological development, is one reason why adulthood can be so hard. 

If we've experienced intense emotional upheaval, chances are we may struggle to merge with traditionally accepted tropes of maturity (ie: marriage/long-term, committed relationships, having children, or climbing a career ladder.) It can show up in different arenas of adulthood, depending on our respective personalities and conditioning.

Consider, though, that said trauma and its accompanying struggles, aren't actually something to feel ashamed of (despite what we’re taught by society, because it has its own agendas...) Suppose instead that these hurdles exist by design. 

While this may seem out there, ponder that pre-birth agreements may underlie the biggest things that happen to us--paths that our souls willingly chose--in order to learn and grow in particular ways.

**************************

An Antidote for Wounded Hearts

That being said, those of us with deep energetic scars tend to frequently experience intense emotions. As such, being alive can sometimes feel incredible heavy. We sometimes compare ourselves to those who seem to float easily through life, and as a result, often feel misunderstood and discouraged.

Along the journey, we search, (perhaps even unconsciously,) for Another--one displaying similar marks of survivorship.

When interacting with Another, we may intuitively pick up on hints of similar resonance. At first, the pain of Another may not be easy to find...But if we pay close enough attention, at some point we’re bound to see it.

Locating Another can be miraculous spiritual medicine, for both us and them. Someone who’s been through something similarly major, and most importantly: who's willing to expose their own dented heart, and lay it over ours. 

We can witness the pain together: Bravely turning towards it, and thus one another. This act--when performed by both parties, with trusting surrender--has the power to transform the individuals, as well as everyone they cross paths with.

A sense of profound completeness can be found in connecting deeply enough to tap into what someone else truly feels. Reflected back through the mirror of our own personal losses, we can become One. This is a true path to Love. 

In each other’s company, we can feel existentially understood. Soothed on a soul level, together we have the power to heal our deepest wounds.

—JLT 6/2/24