The bogyman is defined as an imaginary monster used to frighten children so the one we are terrified of as wee ones has no power to truly hurt us. It may make us better behaved or more timid in nature, but it is only a figment of our imagination planted by others as a twisted tool to re-direct our behavior or just for sport. We outgrow the dread as we age, but maturity does not put an end to the bogyman.
Other people may introduce them to us or we may invent them on our own. However they enter our mind it is not an easy task to get them to exit once they find a comfy seat and plant themselves in it. They weaken our defenses and infect us with self-doubt. They muddle our mind and rob us of any faith we have in our own ability to function past the fear. If we do not evict them quickly they multiply and contaminate all surrounding territory... like a plague upon the brain. We end up housing an army of enemies; self-created, self-destructive, and the war is on.
Do the work. Recapture the castle. Slay the dragons. The war will not be over once the major battle is won; self-preservation demands a valiant warrior's eternal care and protection. A tug of war continues, but we need not fret over our ability to keep the upper hand. Peace is our reward for a job well done. We earn a calm that reaches soul-deep and strength that guarantees nothing external can destroy us without our permission or cooperation. Our spirit is sacred; over crowding it with useless debris, uninvited guests and hateful bogymen is an act of self-mutilation. Stop hurting yourself for the sake of old misdeeds. Cease fearing shadows of what may happen and cope with whatever does.
Gaze absently at the enemies that linger outside or pass silently by. They cannot reach past our doorway on their own and we must never again be so foolish as to invite them inside. They have no power to wound us once we realize just how very strong we can be when our soul finally resides in the place of peace that all Gods children deserve . Think about it... let it ride... then decide!!!
Do the work. Recapture the castle. Slay the dragons. The war will not be over once the major battle is won; self-preservation demands a valiant warrior's eternal care and protection. A tug of war continues, but we need not fret over our ability to keep the upper hand. Peace is our reward for a job well done. We earn a calm that reaches soul-deep and strength that guarantees nothing external can destroy us without our permission or cooperation. Our spirit is sacred; over crowding it with useless debris, uninvited guests and hateful bogymen is an act of self-mutilation. Stop hurting yourself for the sake of old misdeeds. Cease fearing shadows of what may happen and cope with whatever does.
Gaze absently at the enemies that linger outside or pass silently by. They cannot reach past our doorway on their own and we must never again be so foolish as to invite them inside. They have no power to wound us once we realize just how very strong we can be when our soul finally resides in the place of peace that all Gods children deserve . Think about it... let it ride... then decide!!!
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