31 May 2015

QUIT GIVING SO MUCH TIME TO WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING


In someone who has a need to control, feelings of inadequacy produce rage, which is extreme anger toward one's self for lacking the ability to control the people and circumstances in one's life. It is the most extreme expression of low self-esteem for it implies there is an external, physical-world circumstance that cannot be overcome, which is simply not true. It indicates a belief that one's value is attached to the accumulation of things and control over one's physical experience, which is impossible and would not produce real self-worth even if one managed to achieve it.

We, as humans, perceive from our center, outward. This design causes us to lead with the assumption that everything happening in our lives is about us, when in fact, most of us are so focused on our own thoughts, on looking for evidence of what we want to believe, that largely our assumptions are ghost trails leading nowhere. Our minds create scenarios from which we select details to affirm that of which we are already convinced. We have veered off of a rational path, acting out of fear and delusional certainty that our erroneous thinking is correct, so at this point, our perception has fueled our actions, setting in motion a string of circumstances we will come to regret.

Often we think if we can control this person or that situation, we'll be able to keep everything in order. If not, not. When what is not controllable, reacts true to form, we tighten our grip in the belief that what is needed is more control. More control is definitely not the answer; its about relinquishing control. You see, no one ever does anything because of us or really even for us. It is all about one's relationship with one's self, projected outward.

When we understand we are responsible for how we feel, for how we respond to what happens and for how we embrace the circumstances of our lives, we will begin to spend time cultivating a more disciplined mind. If our mind is undisciplined, we tend to react to what is happening from an emotionally knee-jerk response because we are attached or invested in an outcome we feel we must control. No one can make us feel, be or do anything that is not already vibrationally activated within us to do or feel or be. To know that our value is not determined by another's opinion, nor by another's attention, nor by another's approval or presence, is to begin to comprehend our worth, respecting ourselves and cultivating self-love.

































































































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18 May 2015

YOU ARE A GIFT TO THE WORLD

People will tell you you don't know your own mind.  They will attempt to convince you of some imaginary confusion that has fallen from the sky  and covers you so your eyes are blinded.  Don't believe them. You are a Unique individual who came here with a purpose, which includes the element of your sexual orientation.

YOU are beautiful and have gifts to share that no one else has, because they aren't having your experience.  You're vision is uniquely inspired and you are Divinely equipped to handle it in the way you meant to when you decided to come forth.

Do NOT let anyone train, shame, intimidate or otherwise cause you doubt about the way you are.  They will try to convince you, you are not thinking straight, that you would come to your senses if you would just try being "normal." The truth of the matter is they don't love you. They want to be able to proudly introduce you to their friends as a projection of themselves. They would rather you follow a set of archaic rules from a book of riddles in order to make a solid impression on someone who you won't ever see again, than to be who you were created to be. It is blasphemous to the One who Created you.


It's YOUR life, live it.  It is a gift to YOU, not someone else.  It is not your place or purpose to make others feel comfortable. It's not even your responsibility to make them happy by your choice.  Their happiness is for them to choose. Your responsibility to yourself and your Creator is to choose your own path.  Its between you and Him, however you perceive Him to be.
 
You need answer to no one. You do not need to justify your presence to another for you are as valid as they. Respect yourself! Love yourself! Know yourself! If you feel "different" or are perceived as such by those around you, REJOICE! Evolution doesn't come from sameness. There is no man or government or religion that can take away your Divine Spark. Celebrate yourself! YOU are a gift to the world and YOU ARE LOVED beyond your understanding!
















 













 








 

























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