Who’s Driving Your Car?

In this area of the world a car is a vital part of daily life.  Getting to work, running errands and the occasional road trip are things a car allows us to do on our own schedule.

They have become a symbol of personal freedom in our society. If asked to borrow our car, most of us are extremely cautious giving our keys to just anybody. 

We feel we must know and trust this person.  Someone of high moral character and integrity.  Somebody that will treat our vehicle with dignity and respect.

Mainly, because it’s not theirs and we are sharing something important.

Meanwhile…

At times, we toss the keys for our emotional vehicle to anybody, anywhere, at any time.  Throwing them here and there without so much as a glance.  Much like a peanut vendor working the stands of a ball game. 

The point I’m trying to make, is that so many times we will allow the words or actions of others to influence our emotional well-being.  Giving them the “keys to our emotional vehicle”.  On an energetic level this is referred to as “the Emotional Body”. 

Perceiving that another’s actions has power over us makes it so.  German Philologist Friedrich Nietzsche was quoted as saying “He who cannot obey himself will be commanded.”

Statements like “they make me feel” and “you make me mad” are a complete surrender of control over self.  Pointless wondering and worrying about what someone thinks of us, or what might have been the intent behind the actions of another is a waste of energy. 

It is mind boggling to imagine the amount of energy we humans waste with things out of our control.  Energy that could be directed in a much more productive way toward self and others. 

While it is wise to hear the thoughts and opinion of others it would be foolish to set limitations or have preconceived expectations due to such.  No one is allowed to set the value of self-worth for another. 

Part of this life’s lesson is to pursue the limitless possibilities of our miraculous self.  In doing so, it teaches us to see the beautiful value possessed by all.  

May Peace Be Yours All Ways,

~The Fish