When there are dangerous rocks, underwater reefs, and turbulent weather, and there is the danger of coming aground…
You absolutely need to be aware of what is going on around you, you need to make smart decisions to keep yourself safe, you need to know about the existence of the rocks, but when it comes down to it, it is navigating by a lighthouse that will keep you safe and on course.
Within you…
There is an internal eternal light that can guide you.
It is that profound sense of justice, of compassion, and of kindness.
It is that part of you that cries out when it sees injustice, pain and inequality.
It is that internal compass that directs you towards choices that are supportive of your evolution, and of mature and balanced actions that both support your journey and the lives of others.
It highlights aligned actions that benefit you, but that also do no harm to others, instead they heal and uplift and put value on both your own life and the lives of others.
It is the hope that never dies…that we can contribute to making the world a better place for everyone.
This light is born from the depths of who you are…from your quintessence, your center, your sovereign soul…
And it is the birthplace of your sovereignty…
This internal lighthouse will guide you, illuminating the right path for you to follow, and it will highlight the aligned actions that will help you stay in integrity.
And, beautifully, as you build capacity and move in harmony with this lifeforce, the energy radiates into the world and this can stimulate others to do the same.
When the tempest strikes, when hidden reefs upset your progress, and in the changing weather conditions of life, taking the sovereign way and building this lighthouse within yourself –– this internal guide –– changes everything for the better.
It preserves your energy.
You are less impacted by what is going on around you.
You have more clarity and self-determination, and you have more power and control over your own life and your own actions.
This internal lighthouse is built brick by brick as you discover more and more about who you are, and become more conscious, and more sovereign in your own skin.
It is held together by the steps you take towards self-awareness, sovereignty and the elevation of your consciousness.
It is strengthened by your commitment to personal evolution, and honing and honoring your innate wisdom, and finally by taking aligned action from this place (no matter how small or how large, it is the alignment that matters not the perceived strength of the action or the time or effort involved…no one benefits if you exhaust yourself).
Brilliantly, a commitment to the development of your own sovereignty, and to building an internal guidance system, can become one of the strongest forms of resistance. A way of disengaging from the storm (and the unwanted influence of others) and standing in your own space, navigating with more surety, and saving yourself from inadvertently becoming a victim of the weather.
A sovereign person can see more clearly and differentiate between what responsibility belongs to them, and what responsibility belongs to other.
They are not easily manipulated, gaslighted or coerced.
They see through smoke and mirrors into the heart of things.
They value their place in the world and their interconnectedness with all things.
They are less reactive and their capacity for love and compassion are elevated.
In all things they consider themselves, others and the world.
It is a beautiful, powerful thing.
When the weather is out of step with natural law…
When rocks are crashing down everywhere…
When you find yourself in uncharted waters…
Commit to elevating your own self-awareness and exploring your own sovereignty and continue to build the lighthouse within to help guide you through the uncertainty, the craziness, and the chaos.
And at any time, when you throw your hands in the air and you don’t know what to do, when all around things feel like they are in turmoil…pause, breathe and do whatever it takes to bring yourself back to yourself. This is where your power lies.
And if you still feel lost, or you need a helping hand, there is always hope.
There is always an external lighthouse out there in the world to help support you. To add power and strength to your internal light. To inspire you, hold space when you cannot and help you find the courage you need to continue…
You are not alone.
There are people who have navigated or charted troubled waters before. There are wise people out there in the world who can help inspire and strengthen and guide you. There are people that can help you and support you.
These are the shining ones who speak with true compassion, kindness, and intelligence. These are the courageous ones, the grounded ones, the calm ones, the balanced ones, the conscious and connected ones, the graciously powerful ones and the deeply honorable ones.
These people can be the lighthouse that guides you through the storm when you don’t have the strength to keep your own light bright shining…
In times when doubt creeps in…
When you are unsure…
When your own guidance fails…
When next steps are lost in the fog, or you become overwhelmed, frustrated or find yourself lying awake at night pestered by existential questions.
These people can be there for you when the rain has soaked you through and you are chilled to the bone…
When the wind stings and dries up your resolve…
When the waters become too murky to read…
When you thought you were doing everything right, but frustrations still haunt you.
When the boat gets too heavy for one person to steer and you need a crew or a captain to work with you to get you where you want to go…
When you need to learn a skill, a tool, or a process to take you further than you have ever gone before…
When you are committed to deeper and deeper self-inquiry…
When you need advice or healing or when you simply need an ally by your side to love you through, someone to talk to, someone who cares, someone to help you find the strength keep sailing through the waters of this ever changing world.
You do not have to do this alone.
Love Philippa
