If you catch yourself in a negative thought like “I am not good enough” turn it around and declare the opposite out loud. Watch what you think and say without judgment. But more importantly, you yourself have to believe that you will get through it. If you are encountering a difficult time, I pray that you have the strength to get through whatever ordeal that you are currently experiencing. But I haven’t ended it because I know that I came here on a mission and I am not finished. I keep going on though so many times I have wanted to give into the pain and just end it all.
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For me personally, inspirational poetry and other writings help get me through difficult times. I created the designs, just like I created this blog, out of love. It is a popular poem and people buy it for themselves as well as gifts for loved ones going through any kind of adversity. The featured Invictus design above is one of my best-selling prints. His transition from this world inspired me to create digital designs of the poem. He was empowered by its message of self-mastery. If you make a statement that is in conflict with your subconscious thinking, it will create disharmony within yourself.ĭuring his incarceration, Nelson Mandela recited the poem to other prisoners. Whatever you say following the words “I am” become your reality. The last two lines are a powerful declaration: I am the master of my fate Like the captain of the poem, Invictus, and just like you, I have to focus on getting through the difficult times to the smooth seas beyond. It may take a while, but I am going to do whatever it takes to get to a better place. I am determined to get through all of it. It has been a challenge emotionally to maintain faith that it will all work out. So even writing this blog post took enormous effort. Anyone who has ever experienced it can tell you that when you are depressed, you cannot think clearly. For me, I recently went through a string of negative experiences: my income diminished, I was in a car accident where my car was totaled and widespread arthritis and pain are taking its toll on my body.ĭepression from the situation and lack of sunlight adds to all of this. I wrote a blog post about the Dark Night of the Soul, which I am currently experiencing. By forgiving them, you release your own internal suffering. Maybe there is a larger picture that you cannot see.Īre you blaming someone else for something that happened? The other person may be totally unaffected by what is happening inside of you. Perhaps what is occurring right now is necessary for your soul’s growth. That will only keep you dwelling on the problem. The problem won’t be solved by you feeling bad or wracked with guilt because you think that you could have done something differently in the past. Whatever happened in your life cannot be undone. Guilt and blame are two emotions that surface in times of extreme difficulty. Maybe even over and over like a broken record.
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Yes, it’s OK to feel temporary anger or sadness but when you continually dwell on things, it only makes them worse because it plays out as negative thoughts in your head. You can’t control the external situation you can only control your response to it. Being in control means that you let go of identification with the negative emotions about your situation you let go of your ego-self. Is life a challenge for you right now? Are you in control?Ĭontrol is not about trying to manipulate the situation in ways that are not in alignment with your soul. The narrator acknowledges the hardships of life and tells the world that he is in control.
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He does not bow down to fear but stands steadfast and strong. It is his sheer determination that will get through him through the ordeal. When I read this, I get the image of a captain steering his ship through a terrible storm at sea. The poet invites the reader to feel empowered. Invictus – Old Parchment Design by Ginny Gaura “ Invictus” is a poem by William Ernest Henley that was published in 1875.