What does it mean to live the fully actualized life?

Somewhere out there, there must be someone who lives a perfectly balanced life. He or she was born of loving, stable, and successful parents. Childhood was a rich experience in a totally secure environment, free of any major trauma or drama. This person went on to meet their ideal life partner relatively early in adulthood, and currently leads a happy and satisfied existence with no discernible problems.

This ideal person must exist, although I have never met anyone like that. Chances are, you haven’t either. The reality is that Earth is a tough place to incarnate, and few of us are playing our 'A' game. Up until now, our social conditioning early in life has not been exactly enlightened. We are seemingly tossed into rough seas as we enter this world and expected to swim. Given the enormous challenge, it is quite understandable that many of us flounder and misfire along the way.


It would sure help if we were handed an “owner’s manual” as we enter this world, a document that thoroughly explains the concept of human incarnation. Why are we here? What do we expect to achieve? What is our potential? What are the pitfalls? How do we overcome fear, insecurity, pain and deprivation and learn to live in love, peace and harmony?

I happen to believe that we do have great potential, and that the brutal difficulties inherent in living on Earth are simply meant to provide a challenge for the brave souls that venture forth to sail on these seas. Although we don’t get a written “owner’s manual”, the necessary insight is written in our souls. The only trick is in accessing it.

Accessing the inner insight is accomplished through many means; among these are meditation, hypnosis, and kinesthetic energy work (EFT, reflexology, accupuncture, etc.). The soul’s life script is encoded within the body, and any means of accessing the “unconscious” or subconscious mind generally works. The physical body is intimately connected to the subconscious, which is the seat of the soul. The soul is aware of all forces shaping its personal reality, and knows the cause and solution to all problems. The ego-based mind, however, can blithely operate without any awareness of the soul; this is a major source of our problems.

Many of us are beginning to awaken as we sense something stirring within. However, in my own experience, the primary obstacle to full awareness is what we loosely term “baggage”; the cumulative aftermath of traumas large and small, and resultant dysfunctional emotional patterns that we have learned throughout life. Baggage creates emotional and energetic blockages that not only inhibit spiritual awareness, but can also cause physical illness. If nothing else, it is responsible for feeling "stuck" as we remain mired in the same old repetitious patterns. Dr. George Pratt terms this the "fog of distress" that pervades daily life for many.

Subsequent installments will examine some of the various techniques and modalities that show promise in clearing the “baggage” so that the soul can shine forth, energize, and fully actualize our physical lives.



Lynn