Recently
many people around the world were able to witness a lunar eclipse. As
it goes, the shadow of earth eclipsed the moon causing the moon to
appear dark and reddish in color. This phenomenon is notable as it
not scheduled to occur again until 2014. I don’t know too much
about astronomy, but this event felt like a metaphor for life to me
somehow.
How
many times in life do certain circumstances, certain people or
certain mindsets cast a shadow over us? How often do we allow
this to darken the “light” that we are created to emit? How
do we live with the understanding that these shadows are merely
temporary and that our light must keep on shining in our true purpose
and intention?
Several
people have experienced huge life transitions recently, or in
some cases are seeking a major change. Some though are in a place of
personal growth and eagerly learning about the old life traps that
had held them hostage and no longer served them, while others were
still operating from the same mindset of clinging, blaming, and
denial. The common thread between those who seem to be
“shining” amidst the dark shadow that had been cast over their
life was the ability to rediscover themselves and to bring their
mind, body and spirit into better alignment amidst their tremendous
pain and the loss. From a purely observational standpoint, here are
the components that appeared to make a difference in the grace and
flow of this life transition:
Those
who were rediscovering and growing seemed to be the one’s who
sought out or resumed physical activities that were meaningful and in
alignment to making their body healthy and well.
Nearly
all of the people who reported more energy and vitality during this
transition, mentioned that they were mindfully eating for nutrition
now, instead of eating for escape and comfort.
Many
were actively taking the time to grow a practice of meditation,
prayer or attendance at religious services or small spiritual groups.
Most
were utilizing a coach or a counselor to help them recognize the
mindsets and behavior patterns that needed to be addressed and
adjusted and to hold them accountable for change and growth.
Like
eclipses that occur and cast their shadow and cause us to stop and
observe, life has a way of bringing us shadows that should cause us
to stop and observe as well. Behind every shadow, the light shines
ever brighter.
If
you are in the shadow of life transition be that via a break up,
empty nest syndrome, or job change, remember that your light is meant
to shine. If you need some assistance with that process, seek out a
coach or counselor who can help you discover the traps in thinking
and doing that are holding you back from being your best and
authentic you.
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