Hey my friend,
Are you going through some challenges right now?
Of course you are!
the universe has to put us through some challenging times so that we can grow + expand towards better versions of ourselves!
It’s not because God is cruel or wants to punish you.
It’s actually the opposite.
The Higher Power loves you so much that it wants you to become stronger, more conscious, wise, loving, powerful, and compassionate!
You Asked For A Better Life, Didn’t You?
I recently went through some tough times over the past few years…
difficult relationships, living situations, money problems, etc.
And in the beginning…
I was cursing the universe.
“WHY GOD HAVE YOU FORSAKEN MEEE !?!?!?!?!”
It wasn’t supposed to be like this.
This wasn’t part of my master-plan! I was supposed to be ruling the universe by now! Not stuck in this horrible situation!!
But, like the devil’s snare from Harry Potter…
the more I struggled to escape. The deeper I got stuck!
It took me few years to finally realize that this situation was all part of a Higher Plan.
(I’m not even a very religious person, but, sometimes you just realize things)
Without this difficult situation… I wouldn’t have felt pressured to learn as much as I did in such a short time:
spirituality, law of attraction, reality creation, online business, creativity, personal success, etc.
and I also learned SO MUCH about my personal weaknesses / blind spots.
I learned that the universe brings people together… or puts you in certain situations… FOR A REASON.
and, the most important thing is to remember to zoom out. And realize that:
Pressure Creates Diamonds
If you’re reading this article, you probably have powerful ambitions for your life!
You want to become a prolific artist, a successful entrepreneur, an enlightened sage, etc.
Well…
How do you expect to become those things without going through some difficult challenges?
You may not realize it, but the universe has a very intelligent way of “smoothing you out” by putting you into contact with situations that are specifically DESIGNED to test your limits.
That’s how you get better!
One of my favourite video games, Dark Souls, is known for being notoriously difficult!
It’s crazy:
They don’t tell you where to go, what do to, what buttons to press…
They don’t even tell you how to level up!
You just have to stumble around (in the dark) through hordes of ruthless enemies that are so powerful, they can kill you in 1 or 2 hits if you’re not careful!
The game forces you to get good.
In the beginning, I would bitch and whine and complain about how hard it is…
but after a while… I started to like it.
Because after struggling for hours against a certain boss-fight… I was forced to sharpen my skills.
By the time I finally beat the game, I felt like a king.
No other video game has given me such a feeling of accomplishment and self-confidence as Dark Souls which is why it will always have a special place in my heart.
But, the only way that the game could achieve that feat was by being difficult, but fair.
When I made a mistake, it was because I wasn’t paying attention, or I was being too impatient, or I was dodging the wrong way, etc.
You get the point.
In the same way, in life, our soul WANTS to learn, to grow, to expand, to become the best versions of ourselves.
But you can’t do that without a CHALLENGE!
Karmic Relationships
Another thing that I learned through my difficult times is that the universe always brings you together with people who are designed to teach you things.
Every single person that you attract into your life is a reflection of YOU!
Their job is to show you a part of yourself that maybe you aren’t seeing, something that could use more attention and love.
Without these challenging relationships / circumstances…
What’s the point of coming to Earth?
Seriously, think about it…
Why would we even step into a physical incarnation if there wasn’t some purpose or benefit to it?
One of the main benefits of having a human body is that you can experience highly-specific aspects of yourself in unique (and sometimes challenging) situations so that you can face yourself… and through contrast, decide on who you want to be.
That’s the purpose of our realm.
It’s a place of contrast.
You come into contact with many people, places, and things that you DON’T WANT so that you can make a clearer and more informed choice about what you DO WANT!
That’s why Jesus said to “bless your enemies.”
Because they are actually messengers that help to bring you more clarity about who you want to be, moving forward.
That’s why sometimes, you might feel like it’s impossible to leave a difficult relationship or challenging circumstance.
The reason why you can’t leave no matter how hard you try is because you didn’t finish learning your lessons from this experience!
Here’s some tips for accelerating the speed at which you learn your lessons so that you can move through these situations with grace and ease:
1. Stop fighting.
Seriously. Stop fighting. Stop trying to leave.
Stop trying toget out of this situation as fast as possible.
That’s what’s going to keep you stuck (think of the devil’s snare).
2. Go deeper into it.
Instead of avoiding your fears/challenges/difficulties.
(I can’t tell you how many times I tried to leave my situation rather than just stand up straight and look it in the eyes)… you have to face it.
Feel it fully. Experience it totally. No running away. No avoiding. Look it in the face.
3. Slow down.
Again, seriously, the more impatient you are to leave or to get out … the more you’ll stay STUCK!
Slow it right down.
You’re exactly where you need to be right now.
Embrace it.
Be thankful for your current situation. Things could be a lot worse! You have so many blessings coming to you in every-single-moment… it’s time to start counting them!!!
4. Meet it with neutral awareness.
Neutral awareness is the most powerful force in the universe because it has the ability to neutralize and diffuse emotionally charged situations that are stuck and frozen in place.
Neutral awareness is another word for “unconditional love / witnessing” and cultivating your ability to unconditionally love all states of being within yourself allows you to make reality more soft and malleable.
Everything becomes more soft + malleable when it is in the presence of unconditional love.
So, deepening my spirituality by praying, meditating, and listening to my intuition have been key to helping me move through these difficult situations… to soften them up so that I can clearly see what’s going on and watch as the situation liberates itself !
Once the difficult pattern is neutrally witnessed within yourself… it self-liberates!
You don’t have to stick your hands in there and “do something” about it!
It simply dissolves.
So, if you’re stuck in a situation, it’s probably because you’re stuck within yourself.
Soften up, embrace the challenge, be thankful, and connect to a Higher Power.
You’re being made strong, wise, and compassionate…
so that you can COMPLETELY ROCK THE WORLD WITH YOUR AMAZING-NESS!!!
All of the greatest people in history have gone through difficult challenges before they became great.
They weren’t great in spite of their challenges… they were great because of their challenges.
And that’s what I wanted to remind you of today.
Thank you soul much for reading! I really appreciate the time and attention that you’re putting into becoming the best version of yourself!
You are here for a reason!
We need your fullness!
🙂
Sincerely,
Adam
P.S. I’m REALLY EXCITED to announce that in a few weeks (mid-September) I will be running a 21-day meditation challenge where you can go through this transformational portal (with others) to deepen your spirituality and connection to your Higher Self! Stay tuned! Enrolment will open around September 14th and I’m really excited to see you there!
