The thing is, happy people tend to find success on their own terms sooner or later. But most of the time, we're busy hiding our misery, pretending to ourselves and others that we're deliriously happy. I can tell you that it's not the same thing at all, because I was really good at it. It was a real relief to give it up when I finally got round to it.
No matter how ugly or awful it is, the first step in transforming any situation is to acknowledge it in its naked glory. This step is a simple power move that has never failed me. In the absence of support, it can be difficult at the same time, which is why we haven't done it already. I believe that there's no other way around this, but to go through it. A solid house needs a proper foundation, and being completely honest with yourself, regardless of the discomfort, is a very good place to start.
The beauty is that the moment we're in the truth, the chaos subsides and we find ourselves in a clearing of peace. Here, we can receive guidance from our own wisdom and the creative intelligence of life guiding us forward. This is the shift from reaction to creation. Sometimes the people who we normally count on aren't able to nurture us through this transition. That is not a sign for us to continue in old ways that no longer serve us, instead we can explore expanding our field of support.
