Soul Transformations: reflections from the depths of my soul

Soul Transformations: reflections from the depths of my soul

Alleviating Stress by Allowing

Factors within and beyond our control

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Cathleen L. Balfour
Feb 12, 2025
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How can we transition from control or feeling out of control, to a state of allowing, so that we stop feeling overwhelmed by fear-based emotions, or reacting to external events, thus maintaining our personal power?

What is control from a spiritual perspective? Control is learned from the moment we are born. It can create an illusion of security and perceived peace. However, it is important to distinguish between what we can and cannot control. From childhood, we are taught to rely on external regulators to get our needs met. We learned to trust in other people’s authority and opinions, which influenced our actions, feelings and perceptions.

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