The Shadow's Reflection - A Revalation of the Self

I had written a blog earlier today that told of issues I was upset with over my father. After recieving the love of those who wished it, and after much consideration, I have come to a realization. The negative things which I had seen within my own father are really the reflections of my shadow. Though his 'issues' are not 'technically' my own, I have noticed that the same personality traits which bring forth these negative aspects within him reside in me also. As they say, "The apple doesn't fall to far from the tree."

Though I have always known that I am like him in certain ways, specifically some of his 'quirks' (and i use this term loosely), it became even clearer today. I have seen that he may have not forgiven himself for who he was and who he has become and that I should not concern myself with his negativity, but forgive his injurious behaviours in hopes that he may see what he has been hiding from all these years.

I realized that I have become aware of this to learn a valuable lesson from him, and part of that lesson learned may be what NOT to do to others and the self. I hope this is a revalation that everyone can relate to: When we see the shadow within a person, don't just try to see the light in them; try to see that same shadow within yourself. We are all mirrors of each other, and we must honestly try to look at others as if they were us, because they are; We are all one.

I would like to thank everyone who responded with love and light, and those who silently sent thier loving energies to me. I truely felt anew after a few hours, though it could have taken longer to come to this realization with the blockages I was experiencing. To express my gratittude, I send the love, light, and peace to all.

In Lak'Ech Ala K'In dear Brothers and Sisters!

~ Akaeus ~