The Treasure Within Your Struggle

Jackie Dumaine wrote something so good I want to share the entire thing with you here:

“We all have them.

Moments of darkness.

Moments where we’re not sure what will come or if we even have the strength to wait.

Moments where we feel lost, confused and unsure of our existence.

What I’ve come to learn in the last few years is that in these moments of darkness, there is wisdom to be found.

Unanswered questions find their home in this space.

Whether it’s related to life, career or love – our deepest wounds and heartaches can be the source of our greatest joy.

“Where there is ruin, there is hope for a treasure.” ~ Rumi

The 8th principle of The Yoga Code is Tapas – and it asks to hold on during the dark hours of life.  To have the faith and the belief that everything that happens has a purpose – but if we give up and let go too soon, we may never discover what that purpose is.

Tapas asks us to gather the strength, courage and self-discipline to carry through. To hold on for another moment until we can see the blessing in each of our struggles.

As a Yoga Inspired Life Coach and Yoga Teacher, I am not immune to the curve balls that life throws us.

I will never pretend to be.

I have moments of intense confusion. There are times when I doubt my Self and my path. My heart aches.

This is what makes me human.  It’s what gives me the ability to relate on a personal level with my students, coaching clients, friends and family.  It’s what makes me real – and it’s what will make you real.

Please don’t discount your struggles and your shadows. Do not hide them behind a medieval shield of protection. Refrain from acquiring the belief that the world is out to get you. You are worthy of abundance, joy and love.

Do you believe that?

Life has a unique way of showing us the faith it has in our ability to shine.

Pretty remarkable, isn’t it?  Trust this.”

via Jackie Dumaine – Blog – The Treasure Within Your Struggle.