The Mental Alchemist Part 2

In a previous post, I mentioned that I ran away from the title of "Mental Alchemist" because I didn’t want to take on the universal training. I didn’t want to be responsible for the work I would have to do physically, emotionally, spiritually, or mentally to carry such a title. Growing up, I often heard, “Heavy is the head that wears the crown.” What does that mean? For me, it means that holding a title requires effort to keep it. There are responsibilities to fulfill and duties to manage for the betterment of all. I had to learn that these responsibilities lead to specific outcomes.

From a young age, I learned to take on the responsibility of many—to be accountable not only for myself but also for those I serve. It was tiring yet rewarding. Often, I found myself as the youngest person in the room, offering discernment but being belittled for my age. I was praised behind closed doors for my wisdom but mocked in public to silence me. What hurt most was how my family would seek my help and then find ways to tear me down, both behind my back and to my face.

Have you ever been asked for your opinion only for someone to take your words as their own? I’m sure you have, maybe on multiple occasions. Over time, I stopped sharing my ideas, reduced talking to people, and strived to be common and mediocre. I became an observer and dismissed my own contributions. One day, I realized I was in motion but not actually moving forward—I was a hamster on a wheel. I decided to take a step off and a leap of faith by enrolling in a personal development course.

During the course, the teacher asked if she could coach me. Through the computer screen, she noticed my posture and my receptiveness to the lesson. Initially, I wanted to defend myself, but I listened to her words and received the message she intended to give. In that moment, I realized that I am who I am, but I was not presenting myself as if I knew who I was. That was the moment I began to work on my correct posture—physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally.

Are you in the correct posture for what you wish to receive?

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