​​As children, we inherently know this. We move through the world with curiosity, spontaneity, and an unfiltered sense of self. We cry when we're sad, laugh without reservation, and explore without fear of judgment. Our authentic core is luminous and unobstructed.
Yet, as we grow, layers begin to accumulate. Societal norms, family expectations, personal traumas, and cultural conditioning slowly overlay our original blueprint. These layers are not inherently negative—they are experiences that shape us—but they can obscure our fundamental essence.
The journey of personal growth is essentially an excavation. It's about gently peeling back these layers, not to discard them, but to understand them. Each layer tells a story of survival, adaptation, and resilience. By examining these layers with compassion, we begin to distinguish between what truly belongs to us and what we've unconsciously absorbed.
Self-understanding is not about achieving perfection, but about reconnecting with the perfection that was always present. It's recognizing that our worth is not something to be earned, but something to be remembered. Our struggles, vulnerabilities, and imperfections are not flaws, but beautiful expressions of our humanity.
The practice of uncovering our authentic self requires: self-acceptance, Gentle curiosity about our inner landscape, Willingness to question inherited narratives, Compassionate, self-reflection and so many more rewarding explorations as we dive deeper into the revealing of who we are.
Each moment of awareness is a homecoming. We are not becoming perfect; we are remembering our inherent perfection. We are not fixing ourselves; we are releasing the barriers that prevent us from seeing what God truly created when we opened our eyes for the first time.
In this journey, we learn that growth is not linear. It's a spiraling dance of discovery, where each turn reveals a little more of our essential self. The goal is not to reach a destination, but to embrace the unfolding—to live with increasing authenticity, courage, and self-love.
You were born complete. And now, you are simply remembering.
~ Crystal Anna
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From the moment we draw our first breath, we are complete. Not in the sense of being fully formed or experienced, but in the sense of being fundamentally whole and worthy. Our essence arrives unburdened by societal expectations, self-doubt, or learned limitations.
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