We all travel the path to wholeness. Some of us are becoming more conscious of the power we can wield with our focus to make lives around us better, including our own.
Background
Olivia attended an online class related to personal growth. In one coaching session the teacher recommended to students that each identify an inner voice that the teacher dubbed the “mean girl” i.e., when a person receives inner advice filled with criticism and provoking guilt. That leader suggested the listeners select a name for that voice.
Olivia was not drawn to this business of talking to a mean girl inside. However, she was intrigued by noticing other voices and possibly naming them as a device for greater consciousness. Olivia called Wise Counsel to garner helpful thoughts on the topic.
The Exchange
O: What do you think of picking names for our inner voices?
WC: I have not used naming my inner voices as a tool myself. Here are some guidelines I recommend regarding inner voices.
- Please cheer yourself on for noticing an inner voice. You are growing in your awareness.
- All the parts of you are worthy of positive regard. Even a voice that on the surface seems mean spirited can be accepted and understood.
- We may have voices that echo scolding authority figures in our life. Some of that may contain self-loathing feeling. Any message that we deserve our own loathing, rejection, is not one to follow.
- More and more we want to feel whole and integrated. We can listen to any voice that arises and see how it feels. We accept our process of growing in our consciousness.
- Yes, we will become aware of the effects of the way we have been treated earlier in our life. As we grow toward and with Goodness, we will perceive that unhealthy, unwanted programming on the way to dissolving it.
O: I agree. I want the consciousness of the messages inside and I select the ones that are loving to act upon.
A Story as Example
Scarlett stopped at a mall to entertain herself. In her mind popped the voice, “I want some ice cream. In this mall there is an especially tasty ice cream shoppe. Let’s go there. Yum.”
This inner voice eagerly directed our star toward the ice cream.
Pause, Pause Wait a Minute!
This heroine was becoming more aware of her adorable inner voices. S had been following a food plan that managed her food allergic reactions and helped her reduce her weight.
Alas ice cream for both its dairy and sugar content was not on her current food list from the allergy practitioner consulted. It did not help with her weight reduction goals either.
This time Scarlett rose up in her aligned self-parenting and honored herself. This dear woman skipped the ice cream.
Summary
We want to become aware of what voices are in our minds. We want to act on thoughts that are aligned with unconditional love for our dear selves. Each day each hour we move toward embodiment of more self love.
The person who grows becomes aware of his or her inner environment. Likely those on this path will notice a flow of unloving messages from the past.
As that consciousness arises, we let go of the chaff of put-down chatter and sharpen the focus on deep acceptance of Source. We move toward greater discernment about what messages from inside we will believe and feel again. We are building the inner experience of LOVE.
What stories can you share about how you overcame negative messages from within? Please inspire us!
About the Author
Janet Pearlman is a spiritual teacher, counselor, healer and artist. These posts demonstrate everyday applications of the path to greater self knowledge and mastery. Opportunities for greater empowerment abound in the moments of our lives. As we all go for operating from a centered and loving space, we are creating a world where peace can prevail. In her forty-six year journey of self-discovery, Janet has deeply studied the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Inayat Khan and more. Janet offers individual sessions by phone and in person. Please contact her at jpearl555@earthink.net to arrange an appointment.