Free ourselves from our beliefs
Beliefs, like old patterns, we impose on ourselves. They exert a powerful power, that of slowing us down in our tracks, of preventing us from fully living what we aspire to and of undermining our self-confidence ...
There are so many limiting beliefs, at the level of the person, of society and beyond. Some examples (see the page "Work in conscience"): 'I'm too shy' - 'I have no talent' - 'Nobody loves me' - 'I'm too sensitive' - 'Being kind is being weak' - 'He's always the strongest who wins'…
Breaking free means approaching situations with a fresh eye, without prejudices and regaining control of our choices and actions.
Here are 3 great ways to get rid of it
Approach belief in conscience
The first method is to dissect and dismantle a belief and prove that it is not an absolute truth. Once this mental path is walked, I can choose to believe in something more positive that suits my development here and now.
But you have to be vigilant ... a limiting belief has "its use", I "created" it because it suits me in certain circumstances: it protects me when I dare not do something. To get rid of this belief, therefore, it is necessary to recognize that it has a hidden utility.
*Start by flushing out our beliefs: it is not always easy because they hide behind what we think are obvious. They contain 'always', 'never', 'nobody', 'everyone', 'every time', 'I am too much…', 'I am not enough', 'I must', 'I must' ...
*When we have spotted one, it is time to look for situations where that belief is not true; it will be our mental cues to realize in conscience that this assertion is not valid.
*Then, find an alternative path: study mentally what this belief protects us from and how to best preserve ourselves if this belief disappears in order to facilitate the work of "cleaning".
*Rephrase into a statement that helps. *
*Moving forward: Thinking about the new possibilities that having alleviated this belief gives me. What will I do in the future, what will I allow myself to think, say, do that I didn't allow myself? Set achievable goals that will allow us to change our behavior and strive for more confidence and inner peace.
Example:
"To be kind is to be weak." (N.B.: 'Being kind' could be replaced by being empathetic or generous) Implied: "I am nice, therefore, I am weak".
Are there any cases where this statement is false: Yes, I know people that I admire, who are deeply kind and who have a lot of strength and charisma. Myself, when I give my time to X and Y, I feel nourished and I don't feel weak.
Where does this idea that nice people are weak come from? It is a look, a criticism, a judgment that belongs to people for whom, for example, the accumulation of wealth or the competition between human beings is essential. This judgment, I made it my own ...
How can I protect myself if my belief disappears? I remain true to myself, I do not change my ways of acting but I refrain from speaking about kindness, empathy or generosity in front of these people to protect me from their judgments. But I do not / no longer share their point of view.
And how do you value kindness? I realize that I have a lot of kindness inside me (empathy or generosity, for example) and I accept it. Being kind is only a weakness in the eyes of people who do not share that value. Now their opinion no longer counts.
To be kind is to let the best part of my soul shine. I make an effort to be able to assert the importance of this quality when I feel it is necessary and possible. I will spontaneously express my kindness with the conviction that it is a great value and I will share my ideas with people I trust and who are caring.
It can be helpful to follow this mental path several times so that it becomes anchored in us and definitely frees us from this belief.
There are many beliefs. It is up to us to bring them to light and replace them with more objective and helpful statements. These reformulations allow us to bring a soothing and benevolent look on ourselves and on our path.
Experiment with quantum meditation
My goal is to share with you a simple but extremely powerful tool that I have used a lot. It allowed me to lighten my mind of beliefs that were the source of pain that I couldn't shake until then. However, I am not an expert in quantum physics.
Also, if you want to know all about the subject, I can only encourage you to do some research in this area.
Quantum physics shows that atoms, on the scale of the infinitely small, are made of energy and are not really tangible matter. She also argues that atoms influence each other, without being in direct contact, thanks to an invisible energy ... A consequence of all this is that our thoughts are energies capable of modifying the behavior of our cells and our magnetism. Everything is energy, vibration, frequency.
On the path of personal development, a majority of our difficulties come exclusively from the mind. When mental energy is blocked, our life begins to stagnate. Quantum meditation, by awakening a sleeping force within each of us, allows this energy to flow smoothly again. It is an infinite activating and healing potential that in fact every human being has.
This meditation is extremely effective in lifting beliefs but it can also be effective in improving a problematic situation or a conflictual relationship, for example. It can, in fact, be adapted according to our needs. The principle is quite simple.
It is about going to meet the "energy of ..." which we will visualize in the form of a character. The energy of what? In connection with beliefs, it can be: 'work', 'money', the image I have of myself ',' the image that others have of me ',' femininity ',' professional success'… Let's take the time to identify a little more precisely what belief is blocking our progress. ‘The work‘, for example, is, in itself, a broad theme; it is useful to specify which aspect is mentally problematic. For example, it may be work ’in its definition by society of what is acceptable’ and socially recognized work.
Meditative practice
Sit comfortably and breathe deeply in a conscious manner. Take the time to feel the calm take hold. It will prepare our physical body and mind for a deep quantum connection.
Connect to all the positive and benevolent sources of energy that surround and protect us (it can be our guide (s), an angel, an ascended master or just light forces) and ask them to accompany us in this process so that it is healing and that it allows us to grow in love and awareness.
State the intention of our meditative session: ‘I wish to meet, in me, the energy of‘ ... ’(what we have chosen to transmute)
First stage
Calmly, on an exhalation, begin our interior journey by plunging into ourselves, into our body, slowly, very far, to meet this energy represented by a character. Accompanied by the light forces, we move towards him. We position ourselves in front of him.
Let's take our time to observe its pace. Is it friendly? What impression does it trigger in us? Is he old? Impressive? Decrepit? Angry ? We can get in touch with him and talk to him, ask him questions. (For example, why does it look that way today? What made it evolve in that direction?)
What link do we have with him? What kind of relation ? Warm ? Distant? ...
When we have obtained the information that seems sufficient to us, thank this character / energy for his availability and become aware of our breathing.
Slowly, at our own pace, let's come back to ourselves, to our ordinary consciousness, to our physical body. We can take notes, if we think it would be useful.
Second step
We are always connected to the luminous and benevolent forces, surrounded and accompanied by them.
Let us turn our attention to our breathing again. Calmly, on an exhale, we dive back into ourselves, deeply, to come back to where we encountered this character / energy. We can get back in touch with him and talk to him (it doesn't have to be).
Let's take a moment to look at it and feel the link that unites us.
Then, on an exhale, we will 'come out of ourselves' as if horizontally, to observe the scene from a 'distant' point of view. From where we are, our consciousness can observe the part of us that has come down and relates to that character / energy, as if, oddly enough, we are external, detached from the situation.
Around us and within us, everything is calm.
As we observe this scene, we feel a luminous, pure and very powerful force awakening within us. We become 'pure luminous consciousness'. As if we were projecting light on this stage, we will create a bond of light, a very strong universal love bond with the character / energy, with the part of us that is in front of him and with the relationship that they feed.
When our intuition tells us that the light 'has done its work', slowly our consciousness draws closer to the part of us facing the character and reintegrates it. Our consciousness is again facing the character / energy. How does our conscience feel? Has the character / energy changed? Has the relationship between him and us changed?
Let us thank this character / energy again for his availability and regain awareness of our breathing.
Slowly, at our own pace, let's come back to ourselves, to our ordinary consciousness, to our physical body. We can redo the process as many times as it seems necessary. What matters is the luminous experience of detachment which allows one to distance a belief or another problem (relational, for example).
A new, lucid, calm gaze can open to us, freed from mental brakes.
Adopt the wisdom of the Eagle
The Eagle is a spirit that can often be seen on shamanic journeys. It can be a totem animal (which watches over or protects a person throughout his life) or an animal of power (which crosses our path to deliver a message).
This is what the Grand Bear Shaman website says about the Eagle: “The Positive Energy of the Eagle is paramount in Native American Wisdom. It symbolizes the total connection with the Great Spirit and hence the Consciousness. It is imbued with lightness and power. His ability to rise above all and all endows him with a wise detachment. He does not let himself be shaken by trivia and details. He is above everything, without judgment, without fear, or even opinion. He accepts the Vision of What Is, guided by the Solar Source which he embodies. The Eagle is arguably the symbol of the greatest spiritual elevation there is. "
Or, "The Eagle is the emblem of the higher elevation, the one who rises above all. He is totally free and detached, which gives him his noble, righteous and piercing visions. It is his ability to rise above the mountains, above the clouds, that brings him Eternal Peace. From these heights and with his discerning eye, he observes like a sage and pierces the challenges ahead. He sees, he knows. Nothing can touch him as his distance from events is great. This is its strength. He remains unshakeable (…). He knows. "
Whether we have to free ourselves from a belief or wish to transform our outlook on a problematic situation, the wisdom of the Eagle is an asset that will be of great effectiveness if we know how to imbue ourselves with it.
Meditative practice ('visualization' type)
Make yourself comfortable. Breathe deeply and consciously. Take the time to feel the calm take hold.
Connect to all the positive and benevolent sources of energy that surround and protect us and ask them to accompany us in this process so that it is healer and that it allows us to grow in love and awareness.
State the intention of our meditation session: "I want to free myself from such a belief ... or change my view of such a situation".
Read the description of the Eagle, his power, his wisdom (aloud or in a low voice) ... Soak up his gaze.
Imagine being in a place conducive to meeting the Eagle: a meadow, the side of a hill or a mountain.
Everything is calm. The air is good.
After a few moments, the eagle appears nearby. It flies around us. It hovers.
In a fraction of a second, imagine ourselves to be the Eagle, adopt his gaze.
We remember his wisdom. He is our eyes. We are his eyes. We fly with him, in him. He knows. We know.
We take a look at the situation that poses questions to us. We take the time to observe it calmly. Seen from above, it looks distant, of no real importance. It exists but we are detached from it.
When it seems to us that the Eagle's wisdom has done its job, slowly, at our pace, let us come back to ourselves, to our ordinary consciousness, to our physical body.
Has our outlook on the belief or the problematic situation changed?
We can also redo the process as many times as it seems necessary.
This is another effective way to be able to make new choices, lighten a belief, lighten a weight and move forward in conscience in inner peace.