Is Denial Keeping You Asleep in Your Life?
Pretending, fantasy, and outright renunciation are all Goblin tactics that enable us to avoid difficult truths and emotions, both big and small. While we may have a nagging feeling about the reality, our wounded ego masks the emotional impact and real consequences, thus allowing us to continue in what seems like a safe and familiar slumber. But, in reality, staying in the Field of Poppies robs us of our power to direct our lives.
To get out of the slumber of denial, you must wake up and gain the power of truth. With humility, you must tap into your innate courage to look directly at whatever you haven’t wanted to see. You must admit to the excuses you’ve been using, the self-righteous behaviors, where you’ve been lying, and where you’ve blamed others or circumstances. Then, you must love and accept all of yourself, including the wounded part of you that you’d rather avoid. Yes, the truth can be difficult and involve painful emotions, but it will also set you free.
Exercise:
Take some time to reflect on the following questions in your journal. Remember to use your intuition!
What are you turning a blind eye to?
Where in your life are you pretending, living in fantasy, making excuses, or justifying?
What are your most prominent thoughts, feelings, and beliefs in this slumber of denial?
How might your Goblin be trying to keep you safe through denial?
How is staying in a slumber robbing you from living fully?
Are you willing to wake up so you can move forward?
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