Is your self image in present time with you?
One of the most important aspects of you as a being, is how you see yourself.
Your self image becomes your way of being in the world. How you see yourself matters to your life, and to your enjoyment of being you. Nobody else can convince you that you are worthy, or that it’s okay for you to have your life for yourself, if you don’t believe it too.
If you see yourself as capable, you’re more likely to reach out for something you want, and you’re more willing to take risks. When you have a positive self image, it’s easier to step out and be seen, and to shine. If you know that you are good at what you do, and that you have talent, you can create an entire new world for yourself.
If you still see yourself through an old outdated filter, the way you used to be years ago, you’re not seeing yourself now, how you are today.
If you are still laboring under a past time illusion that you’re not capable, or strong, or able to succeed, that will be the way others see you too. One of the best ways to come into present time with yourself is to let go of the old invalidation, pain, grudges, and fears that held you back.
When you take the time to get to know yourself clearly, and to create a new present time self image, you give others around you the permission to see you in present time too. Every relationship you create out in the world begins with the one you have with yourself. If you are not in present time with you, how can you expect others to be?
Sometimes other people want your old self image.
You may be working from a self image picture that you adopted unconsciously from other people while you were growing up. Perhaps you want acceptance, validation, and love from those around you, so you agree to see yourself in a way that may not even be you. It’s up to you to check and see whether the self image you’ve adopted is actually your true one.
If you’re surrounded by people who laud your past successes and are ‘disappointed’ when you take risks and try something new, you’ll get bored with yourself. If you already know that you are ready to do something new, to stretch yourself, to step up and out, the old successes and tried and true methods you used to use, won’t work anymore.
Your greatest hits will sound dull to your own ears. It’s up to you to step away from the past, to grow, take risks, and create something new. You may change your self image many times over your lifetime. The way you see yourself can change as you do. When you add another level of mastery to your repertoire, you can bring your self awareness into present time.
When you decide to get into present time with your self, you have many tools at your disposal. Here’s a few suggestions.
Self knowledge: Take the time it takes to get to know yourself. It’s worth it, and what’s more, it’s your job. If you don’t do this, you’ll be constantly handling confusion about who you are.
Validation and self validation: Learn how to be validated, and to self validate. If you are needy for validation from others, you’ll get stuck molding your image to please them.
Forgiveness: Forgive yourself for your past mistakes, errors, and unconsciousness. When you do this, you free a lot of your energy to be in the present time with you.
Self love, self confidence, and a healthy self image: This goes in the ‘self knowledge’ category. It is always worth learning how to have these valuable allies as you walk along your spiritual path.
Consciousness is awareness. Self love, knowledge, confidence, and a present time self image that works for you, are all a result of becoming conscious.
Clairvoyance is the ability to see energy clearly. The most important use of clairvoyance is to see yourself clearly, with love and compassion. Non-judgment is a valuable part of seeing clearly, because if you judge someone or something, you can’t see it. This includes yourself.
Today is a perfect day to begin working on your present time self image. It’s all up to you to decide to see yourself as you are.
©Kris Cahill
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