There’s this idea that the universe we give you whatever you attract. And what we attract is highly related to our self-image, which stems from our upbringing, and the ideas our parents set upon us, whether actively or passively.
It has me think about “nepo-babies”, how the children of actors and musicians themselves are able to follow in their parents footsteps. It more noticeable in the entertainment industry, yet it certainly happens in most industries. The son of a farmer will often become a farmer, etc.
In a more broad sense, there’s the idea of the financial success we believe we deserve. If our parents were never wealth, it may be a challenge to break out of the pattern of thought that brings oneself down the same road. These types of parents may try to get rich or save money by buying lottery tickets, cheap used cars and generally having a low quality of life.
Conversely if somebody has wealthy parents, they have assets, investments, and may be in a better position to teach their children about managing their allowance, and how to use money as a tool to lead to a prosperous life.
This idea of what we deserve can be applied to so much in life. The love we deserve is a reflection of how we feel about ourself. So we truly may only attract someone who is on our level in that regard.
I am one who has had to climb the ladder of self worth and image. I do so by going out of my comfort zone, meeting and talking with new people, and simply building my (mostly creative) skill sets. When we seek to master skills, we allow ourselves more leeway on other areas of our personality. And more room to work on other aspects of ourself.
Buy putting intention into creating a more simplistic life, it gives us more energy to focus on things that truly matter to our personal development. Though we often become stuck before we are able to realize this. We succumb to a cycle consumerist tendencies for instant gratification.
That being said, it’s not too late to begin downsizing, to look at your life from a distance, write down what you know you must do. It’s the only place to start.
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