One Day or Day One: From Vision to Destination.

I have decided to make the very first blog post (outside of my introduction), about the journey of achieving my dreams. Partly because today is Day One for me, partly because I want to harness the astrological energy of Pluto entering into Aquarius. It is my hope, dear reader, you will not only come to know and understand me better but will be inspired to take concrete action steps towards that which is dear to your heart. Afterall, you and I both deserve that. So why the picture of me on a scale? If you assume that my vision is for me to lose weight, then you would be partially correct. An integral part of my vision is achieving prime health and fitness; not to inflate my ego or for vanity’s sake, but because the body is first and foremost the Temple of the living God. Thus far in life, I have not done a stellar job of caring for the Temple. I have allowed it to fall into varying states of disrepair, I have defiled the Temple with all manner of chemicals, toxins, and low quality “foods”. I have not treated the Temple with the sanctity and reverence it is rightly owed.

The Temple, the Foundation

For me, getting the body in order is a foundational step towards becoming the best possible version of myself. In many ways the body is the foundation upon which other areas of our life are built. This becomes a spiritual endeavor as much as it is physical. A strong healthy mind resides in a strong healthy body. Truth be told, it is more than even this for me: I believe the True spiritual evolution that comes with ascension is possible only in a purified body that has been sanctified and dedicated in service to our higher selves. There is a world of difference in “losing weight” for vanity’s sake and sanctifying your body as the Temple of the Living God, in service of the Light and your higher self. In this 3rd dimensional reality, we are densely enmeshed in matter, and it is through the material that we operate and experience. The body is not only the Temple, but also the existential vehicle. This means it is through the body that we experience, operate, and exert our influence into the world around us. How much better your experience on this trip called life with a freshly tuned, well maintained vehicle in tip-top condition as opposed to a trashed out ole’ beater that has been run ragged, in a state of complete disrepair? You might not even make it to your destination, much less fully enjoy the trip. This is part of my motivation; I have many plans to carry out yet this go-round, and I need my vehicle in proper condition to reach my destination. I have many adventures yet to attend, and I would like to be able to enjoy them.

Self-Love

Another prime factor behind me starting my climb with the physical body, is the topic of self-love. Those of you familiar with my story know that one of my hurdles has been self-love. Early in my childhood, my response to the turbulence and trauma resulted in my young mind settling on the idea and belief that I was not worthy. Not worthy of being loved, not worthy of respect, of being nurtured; this was one of the many things revealed to me on my shadow work journey. I can see now how, throughout the years, I have flat out avoided taking care of myself. This manifested as eating anything and everything that gave me pleasure, refusing to get adequate exercise, poor hygiene regimen, smoking etc., all while knowing better. This stems from a deep-seated subconscious belief that I am not worthy of being nurtured or taken care of.

In the past, I have made earnest attempts at rectifying the situation: I quit smoking years ago, and even made it five years, before picking the terrible habit up once again, and I have been on numerous diets/ exercise regimens. These were not fleeting fads, or half-hearted attempts. I truly poured myself into transformation with concerted effort. Invariably, I resorted back to old habits and routines. What shadow work has revealed to me is this was not from a lack of determination nor drive; I regressed to old ways in my previous attempts at change through self-sabotage. All because I had not addressed the root cause: my inner child wound with self-love and self-worth. So, not only am I starting my climb of the mountain with my physical body by treating it as the Temple it is, but I am also healing my inner-child and showing myself that I do deserve love. I do deserve to be taken care of and nurtured. For me, this is every bit as much about loving myself and nurturing myself as it is about getting my existential vehicle back into tip-top shape.

Progress

I invite you, dear reader, to join me on this quest of transformation and discovery. If you relate with my prior struggles, and also feel the magnetic draw pulling you towards the highest possible version of yourself, then stay tuned! There will be many more additions to this topic on the Warriors of Light blog. I will track my progress, discuss the shadow work experience and technique, talk about nutrition and exercise, the body as the Temple, and the process of purification. My next blog post will be the cornerstone of the transformation, and for the entire blog as a whole: my vision / my destination. Perhaps you have heard me speak on this topic before; the absolute first step in manifesting our goals and dreams into reality is also the single most important step. We must formulate our vision with clarity and laser focus. You cannot hope to reach your destination if you have no idea where that is. My hope is that you found a glimmer of inspiration in this post, that you join me on this journey, and let me know about your path and experiences.

Until next time, TFYQA.