We spend so much time
seeking answers to questions that rule our life. Why are there so many keys to
missing locks of hidden doors that contain THE perfect answer?
There is an easy way to find the answer, key, lock and door.
Above the entrance to the
ancient Oracle at Delphi the phrase, “Know Thyself” was inscribed in stone—a
key to life.
That key is an answer.
But, do you know the question? What good is a key without a lock? What good is the answer, if you do not
know the question? You need both, especially during crisis. The real answer may
be the question, “Who Are You?”
Here are seven steps to
help you find the key to answers you seek in life.
Step 1: Self-discovery; Baptism by fire….
A crisis is a decisive
moment in life. It can be an emotionally, physically or psychologically
significant event or a radical change in a person’s status. Webster’s dictionary
defines it as an unstable or crucial time
or state of affairs whose outcome will make a decisive difference for better or
worse.
Crisis can be a blessing
in disguise that takes you to the heights of your human potential where only true
perfection exists. Imperfection is not our true nature. We naturally return to
perfection. Cut your finger. Watch it heal. Perfection in action.
Step 2: Anytime healing takes place there is change. Change is the flow
of life and an opportunity for emotional growth. Look for your silver lining.
Change happens during
life challenges or enlightenments; Ah-ha moments. The depth of the change
reflects the emotional reform. The challenge can be divorce, illness, bereavement,
financial loss, and spiritual and emotional shifts. These require healing.
Healing is a job.
Thriving is a career move. If you are reading this article, welcome to the
first day of the rest of your career. Here is a key to your success. It is up
to you to figure out how to unlock the door to your future. But, here is a hint:
Know yourself.
Let me also introduce you
to a couple of your corporate directors who will be with you every step of the
way; Ms. and Mr. Life and Death.
Life and Death go
together like inhaling and exhaling. They are celestial fraternal twins. In
order to fully celebrate life, we must embrace death as a friend because
someday that friend will come for us. That is the law.
Step 3: Realign your perspectives. What does death mean to you? How
does it affect your life?
Dare to live because worrying about Mr. Death is
a waste of time and energy. Celebrate each moment with Ms. Life.
Step 4: Follow the sound of your angel’s voices as they whisper to you
from your heart.
Crisis, like a nightmare,
is only as bad as it is perceived to be and often contains important
life-saving information presented in a manner that is impossible to ignore.
These are pearls of wisdom from the sands of time that worked their way beneath
the layers of life. Wear your pearls with pride. They are a commodity.
My favorite mantra is, “Mind over
matter.” If you don’t mind it (embrace
it in consciousness) then it won’t matter (manifest). Perception directly
affects the outcome of a life challenge. We do not see things as they are, but
rather as we are. My life challenge and Ah-ha moment all rolled up into one big
Wake-up call was overcoming breast cancer three times.
According to the United
States Cancer Statistics (USCS) the number of adults who have ever been diagnosed
with cancer is 18.6 million and currently 2.6 million women are living beyond
breast cancer. Many are Thrivers who recognize death but choose to celebrate
life.
Although breast cancer can
be the vehicle to deliver a message of thriving, any personal pearl of wisdom
can help to overcome your life crisis.
People eager to be
helpful can offer their keys as answers. They may be right. But, for whose question? Having a key is only half the solution.
Finding the correct lock to the corresponding door is a big step.
The perfect Master Key
that fits all your locked doors is closer than you may imagine. So, who are you!
Step 5: Look in the mirror. Reconnect through the windows of your soul;
your eyes.
Mirror therapy can help you
discover and embrace yourself. No one knows you better than you know yourself. You
have all the questions and all the answers you will ever need. Access them through dreams, prayers and
meditations. Connect with your inner-selves; your Physician-within and your
Eternal Teacher-within. You are made up of more than id, ego and super-ego. Your
Eternal Teacher exists beyond the physical body.
Our Eternal Teacher (ET)
contains innate information that allows us to connect with Guardian Angels and
Spirit Guides during times of strife. Dreams are the phone line by which our ET
phones home. Someone always answers the call. Do you listen? A dream journal
can help.
Step 6: A dream journal beside your bed can help you connect with
yourself and your guided information.
The ancient writing of
the Talmud from the 2nd -3rd century BC states, “A dream
not interpreted is like a letter to the self unread.” Ding, ding! You have mail.
Step 7: Know Thyself.
Yes! Discover yourself
and find your answer. You are the key and the lock you seek. Open your door to
endless information.
About the author-
Kathleen (Kat) O’Keefe-Kanavos is an author, inspirational speaker, Radio Host,
and three-time breast cancer survivor who penned SURVIVING CANCERLAND: The
Intuitive Aspects of Healing http://www.survivingcancerland.com/ http://accessyourinnerguide.com/ She is represented by Steve Allen Media and is part of WakeUpWomen
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