Years back a
brilliant documentary on spirituality and science entitled What The *&%$!? Do We Know?! was introduced to the world. The
whole movie was inspiring but the most memorable line in the movie was a
question posed…
How Far Down the rabbit hole do YOU want to go?
How Far Down the rabbit hole do YOU want to go?
That question
is something I still ask myself to this day.
Especially when I face a challenge to go deeper into
myself. The Rabbit Hole aka Self is a
bottomless cavern. Though I’m pretty
sure we all have an inkling how deep it is none of us know how far this thing
called self really goes. And Going deeper
into self is quite the adventure (to say the least).
Sadly, fear prevents many of us from going on that particular adventure. But what are we afraid of? Fear of losing ourselves? Fear of losing the people we love? Fear that we will discover how utterly worthless we are? Fear of the unknown?
Truthfully, if we're being genuinely honest with our Self, it is Fear of our own power that prevents us from taking that plunge. All other fears are just excuses we make up to keep us from admitting to ourselves the real truth that lurks beneath.
Sadly, fear prevents many of us from going on that particular adventure. But what are we afraid of? Fear of losing ourselves? Fear of losing the people we love? Fear that we will discover how utterly worthless we are? Fear of the unknown?
Truthfully, if we're being genuinely honest with our Self, it is Fear of our own power that prevents us from taking that plunge. All other fears are just excuses we make up to keep us from admitting to ourselves the real truth that lurks beneath.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not
our darkness that most frightens us." ~ Marianne Williamson
Each of us feel that power within and it scares the ever living shit out of us. So we use distractions to keep from going on the wondrous journey within. But the good news is, no matter what we do to keep it at bay, it's still there. Still swirling around inside. Still calling to us to come play. For some it comes as a subtle urging or nudging. For others it is a yearning. Unfortunately, instead of just going along with it, following our guidance--that little white rabbit if you will--we choose to cover it up with distractions.
Yes my friends, we make a choice to not accept our true Self in lieu of distractions. Distractions we convince ourselves will fill that void. Distractions that shuts out the voice calling to face the truth of who we are--who we really and truly are. That very voice that is screaming YOU are the power. You don't just possess the power--you are the power!
While we know instinctively and intellectually that everything we read from those who do follow the white rabbit is true--we still choose distractions over going deeper. Why? Is it because we're afraid we will make others uncomfortable? Seeing how self degradation has become the "in thing" these days I would say that's the case. I mean after all we don't want to offend anyone with our greatness right? We don't want to make them feel insecure...right??!!!
In the religion of the insecure the worst thing we can do for ourselves and the world is not (1) being our true selves and (2) being true to ourselves! But I say...Fear be damned! If the people around you feel uncomfortable with your brilliance then let them be uncomfortable. Who are they to judge you and dictate you have to be just like them and live in fear? Go down that rabbit hole and see how far it goes! What do you have to lose? Sure you can stay where you are and become just like those who judge you. But aren't you a little sick and tired of that? Doesn't it bother you not being the true you? No matter who you are you are unique. You are a living manifestation of glory of the Divine Creators! You were born that way! Just accept it and be it!
"We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~ Marianne Williamson
Don't know if Lewis Carroll knew it or not (I'm sure he knows it now *LOL*) but a new tribe was born from his classic story Alice In Wonderland. A tribe made up of brave men and women who respond to the question How Far down the rabbit hole do YOU want to go? and dive in to find the answers. They jump in despite, and in spite, of their fears. They have no clue what they'll find at the end, but they know in their heart of hearts it doesn't matter. They only know they won't find out what it is or where it leads unless they take that plunge!
That little tribe is one that I have endearingly dubbed The Wonderland Babe Tribe!
You're cordially invited to become a part of The Wonderland Babe Tribe just so long as you know and understand the risks. And the risks are as follows: You'll be leaving behind everything that boxes you in and forces you to be less than you are. You will be saying farewell, bon voyage, good-bye, and toodle-ooo to all those who try their best to shame you in staying in the shadows and snuff out your light. You will be letting go of everything that holds you back. You will be releasing all those feelings of self-hatred, worthlessness and self-pity.
It's okay to be afraid. We all are! But we're here together so it's not really all that bad! And best of all we have someone to guide us! You've already met him. He's white and furry and ohh so cute!
Your initiation is answering one simple question....
How Far down the rabbit hole do YOU want to go?
Each of us feel that power within and it scares the ever living shit out of us. So we use distractions to keep from going on the wondrous journey within. But the good news is, no matter what we do to keep it at bay, it's still there. Still swirling around inside. Still calling to us to come play. For some it comes as a subtle urging or nudging. For others it is a yearning. Unfortunately, instead of just going along with it, following our guidance--that little white rabbit if you will--we choose to cover it up with distractions.
Yes my friends, we make a choice to not accept our true Self in lieu of distractions. Distractions we convince ourselves will fill that void. Distractions that shuts out the voice calling to face the truth of who we are--who we really and truly are. That very voice that is screaming YOU are the power. You don't just possess the power--you are the power!
While we know instinctively and intellectually that everything we read from those who do follow the white rabbit is true--we still choose distractions over going deeper. Why? Is it because we're afraid we will make others uncomfortable? Seeing how self degradation has become the "in thing" these days I would say that's the case. I mean after all we don't want to offend anyone with our greatness right? We don't want to make them feel insecure...right??!!!
"Your playing small
does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that
other people won't feel insecure around you." ~ Marianne Williamson
In the religion of the insecure the worst thing we can do for ourselves and the world is not (1) being our true selves and (2) being true to ourselves! But I say...Fear be damned! If the people around you feel uncomfortable with your brilliance then let them be uncomfortable. Who are they to judge you and dictate you have to be just like them and live in fear? Go down that rabbit hole and see how far it goes! What do you have to lose? Sure you can stay where you are and become just like those who judge you. But aren't you a little sick and tired of that? Doesn't it bother you not being the true you? No matter who you are you are unique. You are a living manifestation of glory of the Divine Creators! You were born that way! Just accept it and be it!
"We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~ Marianne Williamson
Don't know if Lewis Carroll knew it or not (I'm sure he knows it now *LOL*) but a new tribe was born from his classic story Alice In Wonderland. A tribe made up of brave men and women who respond to the question How Far down the rabbit hole do YOU want to go? and dive in to find the answers. They jump in despite, and in spite, of their fears. They have no clue what they'll find at the end, but they know in their heart of hearts it doesn't matter. They only know they won't find out what it is or where it leads unless they take that plunge!
That little tribe is one that I have endearingly dubbed The Wonderland Babe Tribe!
You're cordially invited to become a part of The Wonderland Babe Tribe just so long as you know and understand the risks. And the risks are as follows: You'll be leaving behind everything that boxes you in and forces you to be less than you are. You will be saying farewell, bon voyage, good-bye, and toodle-ooo to all those who try their best to shame you in staying in the shadows and snuff out your light. You will be letting go of everything that holds you back. You will be releasing all those feelings of self-hatred, worthlessness and self-pity.
It's okay to be afraid. We all are! But we're here together so it's not really all that bad! And best of all we have someone to guide us! You've already met him. He's white and furry and ohh so cute!
Your initiation is answering one simple question....
How Far down the rabbit hole do YOU want to go?
About Julia K. Cole
What can you expect from someone who considers Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality a personal calling? Straight forward answers that lead to life-changing experiences on a soul level!
Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience.
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