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Stop Kicking The Wall

by Christine Lewis

Rated
4.7
Type
talks
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
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This is a quick, spoken word inspiration designed to motivate you to embrace the day with optimism and a spring in your step. The powerful affirmations shared by Christine will encourage you to shift your perspective and embrace a life where everything is seen as an opportunity. If you are feeling down or simply need a recharge or motivating pick-me-up, this is perfect for you.

MotivationOptimismAffirmationsPerspectiveOpportunitiesEmotional PainSelf SabotageEmotional HealingSelf Sabotage AwarenessLife TransformationRecharging

Transcript

An inherent irony exists in our concept of pain.

Physical pain is immediate but temporary.

Emotional pain,

However,

Festers over time,

And it's stored in our mind,

Our body,

And spirit until we consciously release it from our space.

Obviously,

We want to avoid physical pain.

If you were to stub your toe,

Certainly you wouldn't voluntarily stub your toe more than once.

Especially if your toe was already bloody and bruised,

You would never continue to subject yourself to physical pain.

Not voluntarily,

But too often we subject ourselves to emotional pain and turmoil.

We place ourselves in relationships that don't serve us,

Jobs that aren't fulfilling or engaging.

We place ourselves into circumstances that inherently cause us emotional pain,

And that's a lot like kicking a wall over and over again.

When your toe is already bloody and bruised,

Continuing to kick it over and over,

Expecting at some point that it would begin to feel good.

Well,

Our emotional wounds are more painful than the physical ones.

They last for much longer.

Physical pain will eventually dissipate,

But emotional pain can stay with us for our entire lifetime if we don't let it go,

Especially if we subject ourselves to the same circumstance that caused the pain in the first place.

So stop kicking the wall and create the life you want by letting go of what no longer serves you so you don't find yourself kicking a wall over and over,

Hoping that the pain will disappear.

Blessings,

Blessings,

Blessings.

Spoken Word Yoga.

Namaste.

Meet your Teacher

Christine LewisFort Lauderdale, FL, USA

4.7 (75)

Recent Reviews

Jan

December 26, 2024

Makes complete sense. Maybe that’s why my toe has been hurting. ❤️Thanks for steering me in another direction.

Melissa

October 6, 2024

What a great metaphor! This talk wasn’t what I expected and it really hit home for me. It was suggested for me on IT the First thing in the Am I listened to. Thank you 🙏🏻🩷

G3B

February 26, 2023

Thank you. This is just what I needed to hear. Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional.

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