We all have room for growth within ourselves. It is vital we accept who we are. We are here to learn, continuously progress and evolve. If we want to thrive, we can’t work with a false vision we have of ourselves or a vision of what we want to be. We need to separate ourselves from what we think we are and live within who we really are in the present and unvarnished truth.

Accepting oneself is the first step in growth. We all make mistakes and if we take ownership of those mistakes, its ok, we grow. If we are currently not in the place we ultimately want to be, we can use this awareness as a tool to help project us forward. If we don’t accept ourselves with all of our imperfections and take responsibility for all of our actions, we will be wedged between two worlds, unable to move forward. We can’t grow if our foundation is based on fantasy. It shows great strength when someone avows to their place in life with all imperfections included. It’s ok to feel as though you don’t have everything figured out because that is not plausible. As our life moves along there are always things we can work on. Even the holiest and most spiritual teachers were continuously learning and growing and that is what made them so successful in their evolution.

When we are not open to truth, it has an impact on all the relationships in our lives. When we function in a space of who we think we are or who we want to be, we perpetually manipulate everyone around us, sometimes unknowingly. In that place of distortion, we try to make them believe us even at the detriment of the relationship. When we are not living in truth, we might project our insecurities on others and may be defensive when anyone challenges our identity. In conflicts when there is the need to look within, we often don’t listen, we try to change minds, deflect or shut down; people tend to back away and distance themselves from that behavior.  When we are sure of ourselves and live within truth, there is no desire or need for defensiveness.

If we cannot be honest and accept ourselves, how can others accept us. We can’t expect others to follow us in our false realities. Others are more apt to accept and respect us if we are honest, open and embrace ourselves, knowing there is always the ability to grow. As we start to be honest it will allow others to be more open to us, it will allow others in. When we open ourselves up to our truth, it will attract more healthy relationships in our life. In current relationships, it is important to address and come to terms with all wrong-doings, it is only then, the relationships can move forward. It is difficult to trust someone who is not able to trust themselves in who they are.

Be You, Accept, Grow and Live in Truth