Perhaps the hardest stage in manifestation is when you no longer feel like your old self or belong in your old reality, but your new reality hasn’t materialized yet.

We’re often told not to judge, yet we make important decisions about people and relationships every day. So where is the line between judgment and discernment? Exploring that distinction could be one of the most valuable skills we can develop for making wiser decisions while preserving compassion.

What I've had to learn is what allows for longevity in this process. I want to be doing this for a long time, and honestly, I wouldn't want to be doing anything else in the world, which I feel lucky to even be able to say.

In short, avoiding our shadows stunts our growth toward our highest potential.

The emotional messiness we experience is often the result of emotional avoidance. The more we push away, the more they pile on top of each other.