From mood making to authentic expression

"Authentic people allow themselves to be seen."

This phrase kept coming up during my meditation today
and I feel like it's particularly relevant to the mood making
conversation we've had over the last week.

The reason is because once you have let the emotion be
what it is and have taken responsibility for what you're
feeling; the only next step in moving from mood making
to authentic expression is to allow yourself to be truly seen.
Most people do everything in their power to cover up their
emotions because they have a deep-rooted belief it's not
appropriate to cry, get angry, be sad, etc. Whether you're
aware of it or not, this idea comes from some past
experience when you were commanded to keep it in
instead of letting it out.

Can you remember a time when this happened to you?
Maybe your mom told you to stop crying or your dad
snapped at your for speaking up.

At the moment you were reprimanded for expressing
yourself, you made the choice (consciously or
unconsciously) to stop being open.The result of this one
single experience (or multiple experiences) trained you to
stop being authentic with your emotions even though there
was something much deeper below the surface that was
screaming to be let out.

Though it's often scary and a bit uncomfortable, the solution
is to stop hiding and get raw. Once you're in touch with what
it is, let it out: SCREAM, SHOUT, YELL, CRY, BLOWUP,
or MELTDOWN. I know your mind will create a story that
people will judge you or that it's a sign of weakness to be
vulnerable, but the truth is that anyone who is worth having
in your life will give you a much deeper level of respect,
appreciation, and love as a result of your courage.

We watch this process work it's magic over and over again
during our Immersions. People often show up a little
nervous as they know it's time to take a look at what's
happening inside. But as we go through the weekend, it
becomes safer and safer to be with what's coming up, take
responsibility, and truly express without judgment of fear.
The result is a profound opening to what already is: an
authentic freedom to be yourself.

Please understand that you are the only person that is
holding onto your pain; and though it might not seem
possible right at this moment, know that your suffering is
temporary and can be let go.

Don't stop until it's gone. We're here to help.

(As always, your comments are welcomed and
appreciated. I read all of them!)

Much love,

Max

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