Everything you need is already inside you.

Do you believe it? I struggle with it sometimes, too. But I do always come back to it. The every day world can really pull you out of your self, and right into your ego. And for me, the ego is a very dangerous place to hang out. I can create all kinds of chaos there. But if I can remember to bring it back to my breath, to exist in the absolute “now”, I can recall the truth.  I can remember that I am a child of the Universe (or whatever your god is called), and that I’m completely loved, completely cared for, completely safe.

I find that when I’m really good about my meditation practice, this is easier. The mere act of practicing that centered breathing, grounding, on a daily basis makes it much easier for me to remember to go there when things get a little chaotic.  Sometimes, however, I have temper tantrums – (oh, you too?) where I absolutely refuse to be where I know I’m going to feel better, where I know I’m going to be able to quiet the storm.  Is it because I like the chaos?  Does it feel familiar? Or am I just tired?  Could be any of those at any given time, and we have all absolutely had some stress, but as soon as I’m able to get back to where I’m calm, where I’m breathing… things get so much better.

Another way that helps me to center is contact with another human.  A long, sincere hug, a held hand, a soft touch on my arm.  These things help too.  Not because I’m looking for someone to “save” me, but because the sheer simpleness of human contact reminds us that we are not alone.

In truth, however, everything you need is already inside you.  We just sometimes need a reminder.

I know I’m showing my age here, but the opening credits of That Girl, always struck a chord in me.  Watch how her “higher self” winks at her from the store window.

If that’s not a perfect example of your Inner Goddess, I don’t know what is!

How about you? How do you remember to get back to center?  Is there anything you struggle with?