SELF . . . ishhh
The Vow of Self-Mastery
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These writings are my voice—an offering and an invitation, for you to acknowledge a deeper part of yourself as I did. The quiet space within the mind where thoughts drift, dreams stir, and desires whisper. It is the sacred chamber of our inner world, often overlooked in a society that reveres excessive noise and haste. Our consciousness dances between inner and outer realms, each vying for our attention. Yet many of us remain unaware of this subtle interplay because of our conditioning during childhood that rewarded the silencing of our innate knowing. We are taught to favour the louder aspects of personality, to suppress our quiet truths—our yearning for more—in order to fit in and belong, to survive with minimal resistance. But something is shifting. The world now speaks more openly about the profound connection between body and mind. What I call the dimension of the “greater inner knowing self.” This unseen realm is not imagined—it is felt. It pulses through the body as energy, shaped by our responses to life and to others. These intuitive signals, which can be recognised as gut feelings, fleeting thoughts, subtle whispers, are often dismissed as insignificant. Yet they are vital. They are the language of the soul. Intuition is the body’s quiet genius. It speaks in sensations: a flutter in the chest, a tightening in the gut, a sudden stillness in the breath. It is the shift in atmosphere when something is off or the inexplicable calm when something is right. These are not coincidences. They are communications. Energy is the medium through which this intuition flows. It moves through us constantly, shaped by our thoughts, emotions, memories, and the environments we inhabit. Every interaction, every intention, every unspoken truth leaves an imprint on our energetic field. And our bodies, in their quiet brilliance, feel it all. But we have been taught to override these signals. To rationalise away the discomfort. To ignore the pull towards something unknown. To silence the voice that says, “This isn’t for me.” Or, “There’s something more.” Reclaiming our intuitive nature is an act of self-preservation.
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The influence of our early struggles can sometimes become the scaffolding of our psyche: hollow structures formed from repetition and survival. Yet these experiences hold no truth because the ways we were shown how to be were not ours, but instead, reflections of others’ pain. Shared with the intent to guide others on a journey of self-discovery to feel safe, accepted, and still. The Author offers an introspective roadmap that honors the reclamation of our own truth. A return to the Self that existed before the conditioning, and the compromise, of who we truly are. By releasing our minds need to control, and by focusing upon our breath, we allow space for the souls’ communication to be recognized. Through insights and examples, we will learn how to rediscover relationship with ourselves. And by listening to our body- we learn to recognize its wisdom, viewing silence as a living teacher. Included are integration exercises and questions of reflection that encourage us to shed old behaviors and inner voice scripts, and to look within for our truth.
About the Author
SELF . . . ishhh: The Vow of Self-Mastery is a thoughtful exploration of awareness, intuition, and the unseen influences shaping our inner and outer lives. L. A. M. A mother of two whose writing emerged through years of personal reflection, observation, and curiosity about human awareness and emotional well-being. Her interest in the connection between mind, body, and consciousness led her to explore and research energetic healing modalities and their influence on the human experience. She writes to encourage others to reconnect with themselves and view life through a more conscious lens.