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This is Marie T. Russell, co-publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of befriending your feelings of resistance (today and every day).
Comment from Marie: What you resist persists. This is a well-known axiom in the personal growth field. The more attention we put on the things we don't like or don't want, the more we are feeding them energy and empowering them. Of course one shouldn't ignore the things in our life that trigger our resistance, but rather than fight them or try to control them, we might choose to befriend them and see what gift they carry for us.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
September 19, 2024
The focus for today is:
Resistance often highlights aspects of my life that are
craving my attention, healing, and love.
Today's inspiration was written by :
Resistance is a strong (and often unconscious) force deep within you that rears its head when you try to do something different, to add in a new habit, or to stretch your capacity in some way. Resistance feels like a force moving against you, keeping you stuck or seeming to sabotage your path to deep fulfillment and peace.
Resistance is universal — a very human reaction that we all share. Even the most well-renowned teachers and motivational speakers speak about their continual encounters with resistance. Often resistance will feel like an internal struggle between two parts of yourself: a part that wants to change and a part that would rather stay comfortable, so it fights back.
You often will experience heightened resistance in order to protect the wounded parts of yourself, the places that feel too vulnerable and tender. Resistance wants to keep you safe. Similarly, resistance often highlights aspects of your life that are craving your attention, healing, and love.
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