Clearing

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

What role do we play in the lives of the people you care about? I’m sure when we reflect on our village, they fill a certain role that pushes us forward. In personal and psychological development, creating a space, mentally, emotionally, or physically where clarity, transformation, and new possibilities can emerge is a clearing. Basically removing mental clutter, emotional blocks, and external distractions to allow someone to see their path…wait for it, clearly. The same way clearing a dense forest path allows light to shine through, being a clearing in someone’s life means becoming a supportive, open space where they can discover their purpose without judgment, pressure, or unnecessary obstacles. Before we can be in that space we must know where to start. 

Being a Clearing to Ourselves

• Declutter your mind and environment: Remove distractions and negativity from our lives.

• Make time for self-reflection:Journaling, meditating, long walks or whatever helps you process thoughts and emotions. You can’t hear our intuition if we can’t stop or slow down to listen.

• Surround yourself with supporters: The right people will remind us who we are, especially when we forget. Seek those who uplift and bring good energy.

• Reconnect with our inner self: Whether it’s through prayer, mindfulness, or grounding practices, staying spiritually connected helps to navigate life with purpose..

Being a Clearing to Others

• Encourage free thinking: Allow people to explore their ideas and dreams without imposing our expectations on them. 

• Support self-discovery: Not everyone knows what they truly want right away. Be patient and encourage others to explore and discover themselves. 

• Create emotional safety: When people feel safe, they grow. Be that person, that listening ear that makes others feel seen and heard.

• Uplift and empower: Self-doubt is already loud enough. Be the voice of encouragement, not criticism to inspire confidence.

  
  

It’s More than You, Me

We are intrinsically woven in the lives of others and are all connected in ways deeper than we realize. Whether it’s offering kindness, being present or simply listening, the  ripple effects of how we show up for ourselves and others are immeasurable and invaluable. We step into our purpose and are able to boldly live the life we want and become a clearing to others. Let’s be for real, sometimes, we’re the ones searching for a clearing. Count this author in that group. My prayer is that whatever is blocking us, self-doubt, fear, distraction be released. May we find clarity, strength and the courage to walk our paths freely and be a clearing to others.