Before we start: Trauma from distress and harm is different from discomfort. Trauma needs a long-term plan with support from a trusted support group and usually psychological and medical support. What is discussed below is for the encounters we have with challenging people, especially who makes us feel uneasy and uncomfortable.
The energy of discomfort arises from challenging individuals.
Are there people in your life that make you feel uneasy and uncomfortable? These encounters can arise from disagreements or a lack of acceptance of your behavior. Your litmus test is an unpleasant feeling when you think about the person.
This person can be your partner, sibling, parent, relative, boss, co-worker, neighbor, and even people who you do not know. Deepak Chopra refers to this sensation as the energy of discomfort, and he suggests that these challenging people in your life can actually be your greatest teachers. They serve as catalysts for learning valuable lessons, moving you out of your comfort zone, and pushing you to grow.
Think back on these challenging people, reflect on how they manage to trigger you.
Begin by making a list of the people in your life who evoke discomfort within you. Reflect on how they manage to trigger these feelings, and remember that they are in your life for a reason – to teach you more about yourself and the lessons you need to learn.
Once you have written down their names and reflected upon their significance, take a moment to send a mental greeting and a blessing to each individual.
I’m sharing this meditation that you can do after to bless others and, in turn, be blessed.
Through the practice of this blessing meditation, it will help shift your perspective and cultivate compassion towards others, promoting inner harmony and growth.
Sit in Easy Pose with a straight spine. Extend your right arm in front of you at a 45-degree angle, with the palm facing the ground. The arm should be relaxed, without the need to keep it perfectly straight. Place your left hand flat on your heart center. Close your eyes and direct your gaze towards your navel point, going deep within. Visualize yourself as a noble and angelic being, radiating blessings to the universe and all people, including those who challenge you. As you silently repeat the word “Bless” in your mind, feel your heart opening, radiating care and kindness towards all. Continue this practice for 9 minutes, immersing yourself in the act of blessing. After 9 minutes, shift your focus and bless yourself for an additional 2 minutes. Allow the blessings to permeate every aspect of your being, nurturing self-compassion and inner peace.
To end the meditation, inhale deeply and hold your breath for as long as possible, circulating the blessings throughout your body. Exhale deeply, releasing any residual tension or negative energy. Repeat this entire sequence twice more for a total of three rounds.
Embrace the transformation that comes from acknowledging discomfort and channel it as a catalyst for your personal growth. Remember, the journey of self-discovery is ongoing, and each encounter with a challenging person provides an opportunity for learning and expansion.
In loving service,
Rosan
