Chapter 28.4: Becoming Authentic Vessels of Transformation

When our infinite potential is disseminated, then we become vessels,

And wise people utilize our infinite capabilities to serve as officials and leaders.

Therefore, the greatest controlled carving – self-control – does not sever us from ourselves.

When we return to our unconditioned, unshaped, and unlimited state of infinite potential and possibility, when we embrace our place in the universe as rare, unique, and precious treasures, practice true authenticity of self, and when we put that version of ourselves out there into the world, we become a vessel of transformation to nurture and nourish that in others.  The appearance of perfection is not required – only purposeful presence.  As we give ourselves permission to shine where we are, as we are, we simultaneously give everyone around us permission to do likewise – even if they are not dancing identically to us. Wise people will see the transformation in us and the capacity as a vessel for change and will give us opportunities to utilize that and serve others in official and leadership roles. We will rediscover our destinies.

There are a lot of external forces, powers, and influences in this world that seek to control, condition, or coerce us into complying to their wishes rather than our own at the risk of being cancelled.  They subtly seek to break us down, bend us to their will, or refashion us in their image as ideal consumers, customers, and constituents.  To them, we are nothing more than political pawns, power puppets, or pet projects to further their agendas.  Mark Twain (1835-1910) once wrote: "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Most of us fail to realize the peer pressure, social subjectivities, and cultural constructs that constantly surround and speak into us, capitalizing on our desire to "fit in” if not belong.  The danger of doing so is that we fracture our souls and lose ourselves.  Taking time to examine our cultural conditioning, the limiting labels we have inherited or unwittingly accepted, and the ways we have been shaped by society and our circles of association is critical in identifying where we are, which is a critical first step in determine where we want to be in our lives.

When we reconnect with our roots, return to the wellspring of our souls, and get in tune with our core selves, we can then, from that place of Personal Power and Virtue, move in an authentic direction to become the best version of ourselves – not the version someone or something else would make us into.  We give ourselves permission to stand up, stand out, and stand tall, to live our own lives and step into an authentic existence.  We no longer outsource our identity or indebt our worth to external things.  We get off the roller coaster of relative worth with its constant corkscrews of cultural comparison, we avoid the “beauty trap,” and we cling to our own anchor amidst the storms of life.  Such a commitment takes courage.  Though potentially terrifying, such courage to be true to ourselves regardless of the fear of potential public opinion is liberating and peace providing.  As we do so, we will find that we are not left alone and bereft of friends or place.  On the contrary, we will attract and find real connection with likeminded individuals who will accept us with empathy along the Way. ~ DCB


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