Your work with yourself is never over. The deeper you dig, the more you discover yourself. You cannot stop. You cannot become inert. Inertia is death. Action has to be taken appropriately. Not the action of the world, but the action of the heart. This particular quote from Carl Jung has been a source of inspiration particularly these days.
It keeps me on check. The tendency to look for answers outside often trumps seeking them within because the 'inside' and 'outside' can become very confusing. I feel the world not only shows us the answers we need, but it also shows us answers we don't need and if we do not have strong inner wisdom we can often confuse the two. I like to think of myself as an artist-in-waiting (with no proper skills yet) but digging deeply into my Inner Well for the gems that will continue to guide my way. And so, it is appropriate to remember the words of Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way:
"As artists, we are spiritual sharks. The ruthless truth is that if we dont keep moving, we sink to the bottom and die."
It is better to do something, than nothing, even when we feel we don't want to do anything. Create a new way each day for dealing with the same old issues that don't seem to bring any joy. It becomes better, I promise you.
How may I be of service?
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