It's beautiful what space can do

I often notice that people want space. They crave it. I know personally that I need it. But, it’s not always that easy or simple. Sometimes creating space can feel like a chore. On top of that, it can be a scary state to enter. It’s so easy in our modern day to distract. To run, to hide, to pretend, to avoid. It’s glamorized in some ways. Distractions and numbing experiences beckon like a beautiful siren on a cozy warm rock. But we all know death follows the siren’s call. In this case, maybe not physically, but spiritually, emotionally, creatively. Creating space without distraction—nothing to fill, nothing to distract, nothing to influence. It’s so scary because it opens the portal to reality. Not a distortion, not someone else’s truth resonating as a half truth for you, all of the noise suddenly evaporating is startling. It leaves you with your truth; and a lot of the times we are not aware of what that actually is. Personal truth can be extremely scary because once you’re aware, there’s no take backs. The only way out is through. Through the scary action, through the release that tugs at you to let that person or situation go, through the reflection of who you’re embodying that doesn’t serve you anymore and you know it. Through choosing consciously what you may never have before despite your nervous system and body wanting to stay “safe”. Space creates clarity. Clarity can be confronting. But I’ve found out recently that on the other side is bliss. Partnership with yourself. Confidence. Magic. It’s beautiful what space can do. The best evidence is like a workout. You dread the pain, the struggle, the discomfort, but on the other side is bliss. Endorphins, energy, pride-all combining to lift you up; and if you stick with it regularly, it brings incredible rewards. Space acts similarly.

I’d like to prompt you to invite space into your busy schedule this week.

10 minutes of silence.

No prompts, no distractions.

When discomfort arrives and urges come, try to sit with them gently.

You don’t have to bat away or reject.

This can be in your car, home, nature, etc.

Wherever you can find it.

Write down what comes up that feels relevant.