The survival mechanism is inherent in all life form – not just us humans, but all animals, and indeed all plant life. Always looking to survive.
It’s clear to see, therefore why we are more prone to negative thinking, skepticism, doubts and worries; our survival mechanism is trying to make sure we stay alive.
We are alerted to any potential danger and prompted by the subconscious to retreat to safety, to familiarity.
This is why 99% of people never really achieve the results, success, and wealth that they really want. They are on autopilot, completely unconsciously allowing the survival mechanism to drive their life.
The other thing that is inherent in all life form is the desire for expansion, to live a greater, fuller life in whichever way it can. This is why you have the deep desire to achieve a life of true fulfilment.
The problem is that the survival mechanism is stronger, not least because it is more well-practiced. It’s like doing weights with one leg for 30 years and doing nothing with the other leg. One would be infinitely stronger than the other.
Being on autopilot then, allows the survival mechanism to grow stronger and stronger and stronger over the years.
It wants to hold you back.
Except you want to go forwards.
The inner battle is subtle, and for most people the survival mechanism wins. Every time.
Every year they say ‘This is my year!’ Yet on NYE they realise that sadly it wasn’t after all. Then January 1st comes and they start the same process all over again, Guess where they’ll be by NYE.
Know therefore that as you move into a new level, new growth, you are ALWAYS going to come up against resistance.
A.L.W.A.Y.S.
The survival mechanism screaming until you hear it, listen, and comply with its controlling power. Survive survive. Don’t spend on anything that is not critical to survival – keep that money for food and shelter or you’ll die.
That’s when most people give up. “Well it may work for others but my situation is different.”
No it isn’t.
We are ALL the same.
Awareness is key to all change. Your current personality, the way you react and respond to this overprotective bodyguard that holds you back – this has created what is your current personal reality.
If you want a different personal reality, the way – the ONLY way – to achieve it is to build the mental muscle that supports the desire for more life. And STOP watering the overprotective bodyguard.
The bodyguard’s job description is:
To keep this life form alive so that it makes it safely, in one piece, with just enough money to eat and pay for shelter, minimum standard/moderate relationships to avoid isolation because survival is more likely in packs whatever quality that pack is, enabling it to recreate more life form in the form of procreation, before retreating safely into its demise.
So most people do literally tip toe through life with the intention of making it safely to the grave.
I’m not even joking.
But YOUR life isn’t about just putting time here is it?!
So take back control.
I promise you it’s the ONLY way to success.
I know it can feel like a losing battle sometimes when the overprotective bodyguard feeds you any tactic it has – old stories, bad memories, stories of people who failed blah blah blah.
Don’t let it.
This is YOUR life. And you have been given the power to CHOOSE how you live it, what experiences you get to enjoy,
But you can only do it with awareness and a commitment to self to go through the initial stumble, the discomfort, the disbelief, the scepticism- they are not even yours, you are merely programmed to be that way.
A new personality will create a new personal reality. But there is no magic pill to go from the old to the new – it’s a process. But it WORKS! Like you wouldn’t believe.
So please – do it for yourself – make the most of this gift of life and squeeze every bit of joy out of it.
You are unique, worthy, and awesome. ✨