Self-Mastery with God’s Guidance
When it feels as though your world is over—not even the willpower to survive the day, let alone tomorrow—when you have fallen so spiritually low that, for the first time in your life, you find yourself looking toward the heavens and wholeheartedly praying to the Almighty Himself: “Welcome” to rock-bottom’s basement floor.
In the midst of my psychological crisis, I was lying in my bed when I reached my arms toward the ceiling, my palms facing upward as I called out to Him. I tried to force the words out between my hyperventilating cries and gasps for air, only to whimper sporadic words: “I can’t take it anymore—please help me. I have no one. I am begging You… please!!”
I am unsure whether I addressed Him as “God.” I only remember pleading through tears, having reached my breaking point and believing there were no other options for me, since I could not see a way out of my profoundly devastating situation.
Tucked beneath my soft fluffy blankets, my entire body ached from the psychological implosion that had upended my life when, out of nowhere, an overwhelming sense of comfort and relief came over me, causing me to laugh uncontrollably.
It was as if for a brief minute, the weight of dread I was feeling... disappeared. Even though I was still deeply depressed and scared for my life, a small flicker of hope pulsed through my being.
From then on, a spark was lit for me to discover the path of serenity to meet my dream, future self. It was the journey that guided me to “Self-Mastery with God’s Guidance.”
An unrelenting determination pulsed deep within me to continue onward by persevering through and overcoming the vile tribulation that invaded and blew up my life into unidentifiable scraps.
Little by little, I was on the path to truly seek Him so that I could truly find myself and work toward becoming immovably grounded in His righteous empowerment as I worked diligently to discover my purpose in life.
From that journey came the values that now guide me toward a balanced and meaningful life:
To embody self-love and respect for myself and others, establish personal boundaries, practice even-handedness and ethical honesty and embrace maturity. With a firm belief in avoiding shaming, judging or gossiping about anyone, fostering faith while affirming stability, maintaining level-headedness with self-evaluation at the forefront while applying self-reflected truths and life lessons to every aspect of my life.
I definitely spit positive vibes and kindness to all, but I will never be perfect, even with my exhausted efforts. Some days my stubbornness and yes, this wee-wittle ego, will get the best of me. Irregardless, I vow to make things right whenever I betray my better judgment.
There will always be setbacks, difficulties and hardships—for all of us. The key is to consciously remind ourselves that, no matter what, everything will be brilliantly on point—if—we never give up. The silver lining will be undoubtedly clear when it’s our time to understand what we could not see before.
With a little faith and a lot of effort… we—will—thrive.
