I discovered a familiar frightened part of my personality recently that puts up a wall when it is active and I am believing it’s thoughts. A powerful awareness came to me when I felt that my wall was up and I discovered that I could feel no joy in my life. When I challenged it, the pain was the feeling of a deep hole in my heart and solar plexus, a void. As I stayed with this void, deeper was the feeling of a burning fire in my solar plexus. My ribs felt compressed like they were being squeezed and my throat was tense and I had difficulty swallowing. I am grateful for this experience and that I used my courage to look deeper into myself. I know that the “trigger” was an opportunity for me to learn about this familiar frightened part that creates distance with others. This was truly a gift.

Carol Ann