The internal work – This process is how we free ourselves of the past. Those moments can continue to tax our spirits and our ability to live fully in the now. The past moments that keep us hesitant and fearful of the future. You will need dedication, patience, and persistence. The internal work is sitting with yourself alone, free of all distraction and interruption with the intent of processing the moment you are confronting. This can be done with eyes closed in meditation or with your eyes opened. As we approach this moment, we need to keep two things constant in our heads, self–accountability and total honesty. You may have had moments of doing the internal work in your life, reflecting on an occasion. This time will be different as we are fully aware, engaged, and intentional with our reflection, while being totally honest and self-accountable. Replay the moment in your head, all of it as you know it to be true. Apply any other accounts of what happened if you are certain that they are factual. Relax, take a deep breath, and begin the work in your head. Replay the moment and relax while you breathe through it. Feelings associated with the moment will begin to surface and that is part of the process. We engage in this internal work to free ourselves from it, to own it and accept it as part of the past. Then, we can gain all the wisdom available from those experiences. Be mindful of the ego’s resistance as you begin to replay these moments. The ego loves to play the blame game. That is a true identifier that comes from our egos. Remain still, be honest and self-accountable. Replay the moment again accepting it fully, owning your part in your inaction and/or actions. Focus on breathing and relaxing through the process. Release the pain and toxicity from your heart. This can be a very emotional process. Honor yourself by doing what you need to do, cry, yell, kick or scream if you need to begin and release the negative energy.
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