welcoming 2014
now is not the time to nest; now is the time to transform chrysalis into wings, self-identity into self-realization, reaction into action. it is a time to transcend both the skin into which you were born and the skin you have curated around yourself. it is a time of risk-taking, transformation, self-realization, and emotional commitment.
begin by writing down your goals for transformation for the year, for they may be made clear at this time. do not limit yourself to practical or tangible goals!: set goals for your emotional self as well. a resolution is more than ‘who would you like to be this year?’; it is also ‘how would you like to feel this year?’. allow your list to reflect your commitment to your personal transformation. as the turning of this year is decidedly marked by intense changes, you will need to keep yourself in check. when the going gets tough, it’s easy to recess into our havens; but when does a refuge become a fortress, full of defenses and void of any risk or chance? you must lean into the discomfort of growing pains this year, for it is the only way that your emotional defenses will cease fire and save you and those around you from becoming casualties in your internal war. know that you are emotionally ready to begin again. you are lent the strength from moon in capricorn; borrow that strength, and your emotional successes will return the favor unto the universe.
as you begin to unfurl your chrysalis, you will face many challenges; the primary one being yourself in the form of your ego. be gentle. it is only through loving your ego enough to let it go that it shall pass. however, if you stubbornly lash out against the imminent changes, your ego will tie itself tighter around your soul. you must make changes in how you react to change. no longer will habit or impulse suffice if you are to transform this new year. you must learn to act quietly instead of defensively reacting. remember, there is no more ego to defend, so why waste your energy protecting an empty shell? once you begin to mediate between your internal and external selves, once you begin to see risks as opportunities, once you begin to find power in emotional and subconscious transformation, you will find that the ego silently falls away.
astralexicon’s new year’s resolutions for transcendence of self
1. gently act in place of defensively reacting 2. risk is synonymous with opportunity and chance 3. growing pains are necessary suffering for transcendence and expansion 4. a refuge can become a fortress; a nest can become a runway 5. prioritize commitment to emotional transformation
happy new year! x♀x♂
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