When we attempt to acknowledge the present for what it is, we often encounter resistance to reality. This resistance can manifest as difficulties in confronting circumstances and a tendency to avoid addressing what needs to be faced in the present. It may also appear as an addiction, serving as a coping mechanism to evade confronting and processing the uncomfortable emotions that arise when faced with certain situations to which we still have emotional attachments. Remember that nothing can truly be avoided; the truth has a way of prevailing and revealing itself in unimaginable ways, regardless of how much we wish to skip a lesson or evade the consequences of our past choices. No one can escape the universal law of cause and effect. Regardless of how resistant you are to acknowledging that all your previous experiences influence how you live in the present, there is no way to escape this reality. You may wish to push your past behind you or leave the skeletons in the closet and start anew, but the cause will still manifest in the present, no matter how much you resist confronting the past.

The past has a way of catching up with you. So, no matter how “fast” you run or how “good” you are at hiding, there is no escaping the effects that past experiences have on our current reality. There is a way out of the repetitive cycles of the endless “run and hide” dynamic that keeps us in the loop of old days and old ways, albeit with a slightly different appearance; yet the essence remains largely the same.

There is an invitation for us to recognize that we no longer need so many hard lessons in our lives if we choose to see the truth beneath the surface. This doesn’t mean we grasp everything the first time we act according to what is revealed to us. However, there are opportunities available to correct our behaviors daily. We don’t need to encounter the exact opposite of who we choose to be in order to see what we are not and to recognize ourselves as the beings we truly are to learn the lesson. Everyday lessons are inevitable, yet when we are open and ready to face the truth, our experiences can be much softer and gentler with us. We don’t require confrontation with the extremes to learn from experience.

That is what I have been experiencing for some time now. I view everyday life as a reflection of my current state. I choose to explore the reasons behind matters with the awareness I possess while remaining open to opportunities that expand my consciousness. As a result of my commitment to inner work, my life has become much more welcoming. There is no need for painful experiences if we maintain a space of openness; however, if we resist, we will undoubtedly encounter the opposite. Our daily lives can feel like a constant confrontation or even a war zone, even though that is no longer necessary. It may have served us in the past when our awareness was limited, but as we grow and evolve, we can certainly perceive lessons in our everyday experiences in less extreme situations. We become more observant, not judging the circumstances but choosing to see them as beautiful opportunities for continuous growth and evolution. Of course, optionally

Acknowledging that we live in a reality constructed by human mind, where a few direct the many for their own hidden agendas, I understand that this realization can be challenging to accept initially. However, as our lives present us with opportunities to take responsibility for our actions, leading to the experiences we have, we can choose to be either victims of our circumstances or active co-creators of them. The choice is once again in your hands. Reliving pain repeatedly is more about the victimhood mentality you have adopted than about actually enduring painful experiences. This is yet another insight I can share with you before you decide to work with me. It is not to blame you for your experiences but to empower you to address some of the underlying programs that are already influencing your life, even before embarking on this next stage of your self-exploration journey with me. I lovingly invite you to reflect on whether you are still blaming others for what occurs in your life. This awareness is crucial for you to break free from the old patterns that continue to shape your current reality.

Given your choice to read these words, I assume you possess the eagerness and motivation to move beyond these outdated ways that cause you to relive the past. In this case, be aware that change will not happen overnight or without you taking full responsibility for your life. There are no shortcuts to achieving inner freedom and experiencing new ways of being that are not dictated by external circumstances that do not serve you.

You always have the opportunity to see beyond duality and directly into the truth of the matter. The precision that higher awareness holds transcends the notions of ‘good’ and ‘bad’. Integrating higher knowledge into your daily experiences can make all the difference. This higher knowledge is the inner wisdom you can access when you’re in a state of neutrality and consciously interacting with your higher self. Only then can you bring awareness to situations where limitations or blocks prevent you from moving forward and consciously making choices. View these situations not as limiting and opposing, but rather as opportunities to grow and evolve your consciousness beyond the confines of dualistic thinking.

There is a way out of old patterns, but it ultimately depends on our willingness to continuously evolve and grow beyond the superficiality of current circumstances. The changes that we so eagerly want to make, may not happen by our demand or force, rather openness and readiness to see beyond what is known to us already.