Is it possible to have two things that are seemingly exact opposite both hold truth at the same time?
For sure!
But most of us don’t like how this feels. It messes with our mind’s desire for things to fit in neat little, controllable boxes. We don’t like tension or discomfort. We don’t like to break out of the convenient reality our mind has created for us. It turns our worldview upside down. Hence, the picture. 😉
Holding both truths would mean we’d have to embrace the unknown; risk change; give up control; and see things about ourselves that we may not want to acknowledge or accept. This could shake up our self identity, or require us to take responsibility for things we’ve been trying to avoid.
No wonder it’s easier to just pick a side, and ignore or deny the other.
But if you do that, you’ll be missing out.
Some of the deepest truths of life rest in paradox. And our willingness to hold those paradoxes elevates us to higher ground, a soul ground…a place where your soul can grow and take it to the next level.
Here are three juicy paradoxes that can catapult your consciousness and un-tap your potential.
But are you willing to let go of your current reality and risk waking up?
Take a look.
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We’ve only just touched the tip of the iceberg with paradox. I bet if you start to think about it, you’ll identify so many more paradoxes present in your life.
Interestingly though, Â a lot of people don’t want to hold paradox. They will create all sorts of ways to avoid it.
I believe our resistance to holding the paradox is what causes a lot of people deep sadness, depression, or emptiness. Even anger and bitterness. And it perpetuates our unconsciousness.
So, I challenge you. Go bold. Go beyond the opposite and find the unity consciousness. Discover the unknown, and all the beauty that comes only with the willingness to hold both.
Big love y’all,
Amy
4 responses to “Holding the Paradox – When Life Requires You To Make Space for Opposites”
Amy,
This video was so right on and so relevant. So often, we want our lives to either be “good” or “lousy.” For example: I’m making great money, I have a terrific career, I’m living in a lovely apartment. Wow! Or, “I have no money, no job, a tiny apartment, and I hate my life.” If I hold the paradox that my life circumstances are evolving and whatever they are, I can paint and create and it feels great, I am so much more grounded.
Thank you for starting my day with this important concept. I will replay this video again and again.
Yeah Jeannie! Keep it up. Paradox is here whether we embrace it or not, but the ride feels so much smoother when we do embrace it! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I am so glad you are finding it helpful. So much love and peace, Amy xoxo
How about this one:
I have time and there is no need to rush, panic or hurry…
AND
Our time on this planet is fleeting and limited and it is good to seize the moment.
Nice, David! This is a great one, and one experienced frequently by many of us. Thank you for sharing and putting some words to this. Blessings and love, Amy