Loving Through: Knowing Who You Are

How well do you know yourself?

We all know what we like to eat, drink, wear, etc., but have you ever taken the time to understand why you are the way you are? Do you know why you act in specific ways or do certain things? Why do you think, feel, and believe the way you do?

Over the last five years, I have taken the time to understand myself and to learn what makes me who I am. I know from doing this work I have healed many things in my life, some I was aware of and some I was not. I have had many moments “AHA” moments of feeling like the light turned on and that I went another layer deeper in my understanding.

I want to share some things that helped me start my journey of discovering who I am.

Astrology, I have always been fascinated with the stars and moon, but I never knew much except what my sun sign ( the month and date you are born) was. When I started reading and following some people, I realized there was so much more to me than I ever thought. When I discovered my rising and moon sign, I had a better understanding of my personality and how I act. I love Debra Silverman, she is fantastic and someone I would follow if you are interested in learning basics. Another thing I did was get my birth chart. It really can shed light on things you would never have seen before. I used www.astrograph.com. It is free, all you need is your birth date, time, and place, and it will do the rest.

Another thing I did was honestly take time to be present with life. I started practicing meditation, became more aware of why I felt the way I did, and noticed what triggered me to feel a certain way. I also hired a Life Coach :), another tool that guided me to different ideas and awareness I would not have found on my own.

The more we know ourselves, the healthier we become. It is the power to see who you are and to stand in your truth, whatever that may be for you. Knowing yourself allows you to be free, care less about what others think, and become balanced in how you move through your life.

I used to be this person who could never listen, who would get mad at people who caused me to get angry. Funny how it was never about the other person, but it was all about me and not knowing why I got upset. So much can change in your life by learning who you are. It is truly the most important work you will ever do in this lifetime. XO-Rach