Years ago, before this Matis Fourways journey, I had a business coach who taught me some life lessons I couldn’t possibly fully appreciate at the time. Still, that didn’t stop me from using the mind blowing, spirit lifting, vision creating words of Earl Nightingale talking about those acres of diamonds, & how we should keep mining what’s in front of us. Those lessons are knocking hard & pulling me into a new, yet vintagely familiar soft place. I never quite understood the fullness of the information I had, I taught, I browsed over… never really understood
Now, a question arises from all this new familiarity. Why do we think we should be somewhere else to be really happy? A different job, a different life; why is it easier running after something new instead of creating the life we want?
I spent years unknowingly fighting. I fought a pain I made part of my identity, I fought myself, I fought through difficulties and stress, then one day (long story short) I finally completely understood Romans 12:2.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:2
What if we were able to reframe the way we move through life? What if, instead of spiralling at the slightest inconvenience, we paused and chose allowance? – to rest in the fact that we are safe and divinely protected. What if we could try to show ourselves the grace, softness and benevolence we would to a helpless child? Why are we more wired for harshness? & how do we start changing that?
Our mind is our most precious possession. There are discoveries that continuously challenge what we previously believed, starting with one weirdo that dared to think “outside the box”
I feel much like the disciples that were building at the Jordan, standing between what was and where I’m going, and for the 1st time in a very long time I acknowledge how much mining there is to do.
I’ve had a revelation about people and the necessity of personal development. Surely its importance has never been adequately expressed.
As some awaken to the inevitabilities of life, others continue their lives with blame, anger and hurt. While some seem to aquire a stillness and acceptance of self and others, others aren’t yet able to see the mind, body and emotions as our 3 in 1 body.
We change, evolve, learn and unlearn; how are we making sure we’re being honest in these endeavours? How are we taking steps toward betterment? I’ve changed. I’ve journeyed deep, I’ve had so many years of tears, and now I’m continuously in awe of my spiritual awakening, an unspoken knowing that I am tuned into myself and the frequency of life.
No, I don’t think the depressed, anxious, burnt out, me is a thing of the past, I have just stopped shouting at her and opted for more loving and understanding measures.
I have fallen deeply in love with myself and it’s changed my life.
I am unapologetic about me, & I’m doing so loudly!
When you decide to place yourself at the top of your priority list and begin to marvel at God’s creation, know that life as you know it is bound to pivot. Leave space. Allow.
The people who love seeing you glow and grow will cheer you on. Lovingly set boundaries with those who can’t.
And above all else, keep mining.
Those acres of diamonds may be far closer than you think. ⛏️💎
