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In our relentless pursuit of personal growth, many of us develop a peculiar habit: an obsessive focus on our imperfections.
We often act as if we’re on a perpetual stage, with a single, glaring spotlight following our every move. This spotlight seems intent on illuminating our flaws, casting them into sharp relief against the backdrop of our life’s journey. We scrutinize ourselves under this unyielding light, examining every detail from every angle. The aim? To find things to fix, to constantly improve, and to never fall short.
But here’s the catch – such intense scrutiny requires a tremendous amount of energy. When you tirelessly seek out every fault, you inadvertently give these imperfections more power. As the age-old adage goes, “What you focus on expands.” Hence, if your energy is largely channeled into magnifying your perceived shortcomings, they will inevitably loom larger in your consciousness.
What Do We Do With Our Attention, Then?
Imagine for a moment diverting that energy. Instead of zeroing in on what you see as ‘wrong’ with you, what if you shifted the focus? Take that same spotlight, and now shine it on something incredible about yourself. Maybe it’s your compassionate nature, your tenacity in the face of challenges, or your unique talent that sets you apart. When you spotlight these virtues, they become the starring roles in your life’s narrative.
This isn’t about ignoring areas of growth or pretending that challenges don’t exist. It’s about choice. It’s about deciding where you want to direct your energy and attention. When you bathe your strengths, passions, and achievements in that spotlight, you amplify them. They become the foundation upon which you build, rather than the obstacles you must overcome.
Moreover, by holding your focus on these positive aspects, you’re not just seeing them – you’re feeling them. Emotion is a powerful frequency. The longer you can hold onto this positive frequency, the more it will resonate and ripple outwards, impacting every facet of your life.
Being Conscious About Your Focus
In the midst of a spiritual awakening, this conscious shift in focus is transformative. It aligns you with a vibration of gratitude, appreciation, and self-love. And when you truly see and value the beauty within, you begin to radiate that outwards, influencing and inspiring those around you.
So, the next time you feel the compulsion to put your imperfections under a microscope, remember you have a choice. Where do you want your spotlight to shine? Choose wisely and watch your spirit soar.
author: Kimberly
