What are you committed to right now?

Resilience is more than forging ahead through adversity. It’s a commitment to follow through with the truth of who you are—even when old fears, doubts, and patterns resurface.

It’s easy to say we’re committed to expressing our truth.?

But if you’ve ever felt blocked in some part of your life, then it’s likely that a shadow commitment is in play. Shadow commitments are those underlying, often unconscious commitments we made to ourselves long ago.?

And they’re powerful.

Generally formed in childhood to keep us feeling safe or loved, they morph as we become adults, often sabotaging what we really want to achieve.?

Here are a few examples—stop me if you’ve heard these!

• Staying silent even when you want to speak
• Choosing “smallness” over visibility
• Preferring comfort over the growth you desire
• Accepting struggle as the way things are
• Feeling like you need to handle everything alone

Resilience isn’t about breaking down every old belief in one day. It's a practice. It’s about repeatedly making the decision to move forward with authenticity, even if it means facing some discomfort.

The next time you feel yourself hesitating to express a part of your truth, pause and ask yourself:

“What am I committed to right now?”?

Are you committed to growth, or is there an old shadow commitment urging you to play it safe? This simple question can help you make a conscious choice instead of letting those shadows dictate your path.

Use resilience to create space for a life that reflects your values, truth, and deepest desires.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the meditation for the fifth alchemical stage of my shadow work process from my latest book, Embrace Your Shadow to Find Your Light. Together, we’ll explore the practice of resilience—our capacity to remain faithful to ourselves, even as we bring our authenticity into the world.

Resilience empowers us to release old patterns, commitments, and coping mechanisms that no longer serve us. This meditation is a chance to reconnect with your inner strength and allow your authenticity to be witnessed beyond your inner world.

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