Freedom From Family Ties That Bind Us

Sometimes we notice that sabotage is constantly surrounding us. That fear we have is often traced back to a source that we learned from one of our parents who many have learned it from one of their parents, etc. For example your Mother or Father could have experienced depression. If that fear was not resolved by the time you came into the picture, chances are you inherited it. You may have not understand why depression seems to follow you around. Understanding depression is a key to freedom from family ties that bind us.

An example of this is in one lady that I helped. She was always depressed and she found that certain things she wanted to do were being blocked. We traced it back to a time when she was eight years old when she decided to accept the idea of being depressed was a way of helping herself not have to deal with problems. She was now 45. She decided it was time to release this fear symbolically.

You cannot resolve someone else’s fear for them, but you can decide to let go of it on your own behalf. Whether your parents are still alive or not, it is best to do this in a symbolic way, using visualization and, if you like, ritual. One simple visualization involves inviting your parent to sit across from you in your heart space and sharing your desire to move on from this fear, letting them know that you will not carry it anymore. You may be surprised at the response you get, because it’s possible they will be proud of you, grateful, and proud of your courage.

The more we do this deep inner work with our fears, the better we will be able to parent our own children without burdening them with fears that don’t belong to them. Her parents were already dead so she visualized her parents being there and saying that she was not going to continue this behavior. She realized it was no ones fault but the "buck" stops here. She felt a sense of pride and joy flowing through her. Once we have freedom from the ties to the fears of the past, our fears are greatly weakened. It is never to late.

Even if you are a grandparent, you can make a difference in your life and the life of your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Once the ties that have hindered us are broken, we can move forward with happiness and possibilities. Our mind healing has begun. Together we can make a difference. Empower your legacy.

Make today your freedom day from depression! Celebrate a better way to living and mind healing. Claim your freedom from family ties that bind. Have a happy . . .