Inner Teacher-Learning From Challenges and Joys
Written by Alycia Hall
December 17, 2010 by Alycia Hall
Filed under Connection To Self
“Look hard at the things that cause you pleasure and harder still at the things that cause you pain.”
Why on earth would we want to do that? Let me explain why this quote is one of my favourites and why it inspires me every time I read it.
First of all, looking at the things that cause me pleasure is a great practice. I love to read, dance and spend time outdoors. If my homework is to indulge in those things, well that’s my kind of homework!
But it is not as easy as it sounds, is it? We are busy ladies and it is common for us to leave these pleasurable joys on the backburner. This quote is asking us to do a bit more of what we love. Why? So we can indirectly influence those around us in a positive way. When we are happy, it naturally makes those around us happier too.
The second part of this quote asks us to look even harder at the things that cause us pain. This is the strange one but very beautiful too. How many times do you notice something about yourself that you don’t like? What is your first reaction? Very often the first reaction is to ignore, resist and sweep it under the ‘mental’ rug. It could be a reaction to certain situations, people, things or even our internal dialogue.
By becoming aware of what causes us pain we learn a great deal about ourselves. We learn about belief systems that don’t serve us, we learn how we are still stuck in judgment and fear. Knowing these things empowers us to change our relationship to them which in turn create inner freedom.
Try to enjoy more of what you love and make that a daily priority but remember to also become aware of the challenges you face internally. Shine light on them daily and learn beautiful lessons about how you can live more freely.
I wish I knew the author of this quote but sadly I do not. It anyone else does, I would love to find out so I can quote it properly. How do you feel about learning from your positive and painful experiences? How have you done that so far?
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