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It’s not your job to love me, it’s mine.
Byron Katie
Today as I was sitting in nature, I saw a hawk flying above me and flying alongside, were four small birds pecking at the hawk, trying to pull him down and protect their young, but the hawk, who is clearly more powerful than the small birds, did not waste anytime fighting back, rather, it simply moved higher in the sky, hovering at ease with the wind.
It reminded me of the fears and our old beliefs that we hold onto from the past and how that continues to taunt us, or pull us down each day.
When we were taught as children that we needed to become something more, or less, than our unique nature, we unconsciously accepted a heavy burden that has kept us from discovering our authenticity.
Unraveling the stories that were passed down to us over many generations takes time to recognize and to heal. But when we remember we too, are the powerful hawk, the one who can learn to rise above these stories and old beliefs, we will see clearly over time, that these stories are simply small birds that can do no harm.
Some questions you can ask in silence:
What stories, roles, or beliefs am I still carrying from childhood?
How are these stories and beliefs preventing me from expressing myself freely?
Where do I feel uncomfortable? Who do I feel uncomfortable with?
Why?
Where do I feel at home? Who do I feel at home with?
Why?
How can I step more into my power and rise above these feelings and old beliefs?
When we unpack the answers to these questions, we will gain valuable insight and an opportunity to find our way home.
‘‘Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
I love that quote at the end, it is a great selection when we realize it 😀
And there are many questions to ask ourselves. To test and understand who we are in this journey. And in them all I finally realized myself that there are no mistakes, simply because they show us ‘us’, and a daring to become more. That wisdom of seeking that love and happiness through it all.
Well written Karen, it is a powerful post. To find that authenticity does dare us to go beyond what we are, and find that truth inside us. Thank you for a great share 😀❤️🙏
I agree Mark, there are no mistakes in life, and to discover our truth, we must question our thoughts and beliefs. Thank you for your comment 🙏🏻😀
Karen, this is a wonderful and thoughtful post. Its relevance to much of what I am seeing these days is profound. The questions are so thought provoking and I sense the deep inquiry that they represent. Thank you. 🙏🏻 💜
Nature is always teaching me more about myself Carrie! Thank you for being here and questioning with me 🩷🩷
A fine take-away from what you witnessed with the birds, Karen. So true about old beliefs hindering our progress through life. How sad that so many cease to shine, never questioning these old beliefs! 🙏🏼💕
I agree Eliza it is sad because we all have the opportunity to do this for ourselves. May we all shine our light to each other 🩷💕🩷💕⭐️
Love the hawk analogy Karen AND those questions and the unpacking. It all begins with awareness and then taking time to look inwards… with curiosity and kindness. Thank you for sharing your wisdom 💐
Thank you Val. I have learned so much from questioning my beliefs and letting go. 💕🩵💕
Nature is a great teacher. I too constantly learn from her. Thank you, Karen for a very inspiring post.
Nature is a gift for us all! Thank you Michele 🧡🩷
A lovely reminder, Karen — we can always “fly higher” to broaden our focus. 💜
Beautifully said Carol and so true. Thank you 🩷🧡
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