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The TRUTH
by Gaia (El Aon) Trojanowski
In my experience, the TRUTH is that no one really knows the whole truth. Life is a progressive
journey, with many opportunities to discover who you really are in all the moments of challenges, pain,
sorrow, happiness, love, joy and all you experience along the way.
The TRUTH is what you once thought was true may not be true anymore depending on your maturing
perspective. We learn through knowledge, our experiences turn to wisdom, then we realize that what
we once thought is no longer true. Whilst a certain belief may have served you well for a time period,
we must constantly evaluate what is true, what ideals you are attached to, discovering if they are not
true. Then you can choose again.
The TRUTH is everyone has a different perspective, so having the 5 D's: Discernment, Discipline,
Devotion, Determination and Dedication will help you become a sovereign being and KNOW what is
true for you, whilst still being true and loving to others.
Don't settle on being a follower! The TRUTH is we are all here to guide one another, witnessing and
embracing each other in all our shame, fear, joy, love, challenges, wounds, heartbreaks, contributions
and achievements. Not one person is the ultimate guru, we are all students and teachers, and when you
are committed to exploring your authentic journey, you 'll discover that you're your own guru.
Release the idea of Hope. The TRUTH is HOPE gives your power away to an external source,
KNOWING serves your autonomy and unique path to freedom. You many have to think deeply about
this one!
To think is to create, but to act is to achieve. There are times when we want something, we feel it to the
depth of our core, part of our sou's purpose. The TRUTH is if you don't put physical, real world 3D
movements into action, you will not achieve what it is that you want. No one else is going to do it for
you. Sometimes what you want isn't what you need. Everything shows up in life as a teacher on our
journey. If something you desire isn't coming to fruition, drop deep into your intuition and meditate on
what is really the truth. Ask and you shall receive, but be aware that we can be the greatest liars to
ourselves. Sometimes it's good to seek guidance from one already living the example you want and ask
for help. This honest feedback can help us learn how to know ourselves better.
The TRUTH is your inner shadow/ego is your path to freedom and light. Light reflects darkness,
darkness reflects light. Owning up to and embracing the darkest parts of you can be the most liberating!
Over the course of my life I knew a woman who I deemed as a b**ch. Everything she did I judged her
as being selfish. One day I humbled myself, looked in the mirror and recognized myself as a selfish
b**ch. I knew that I wasn't selfish all the time – in fact I pretended I was never like this at all! When I
embraced myself in this way, a huge burden lifted and graced me with relief. I didn't have to pretend
anymore, embracing myself in the times I need to be this way, and I could forgive all my judgments of
others who are expressing themselves in this way. I was not angry or pretending anymore! When I
continue to do this with all pieces of my shadow, then much freedom is to be had. Less fear, less
emotional pain, less anxiety until it eventually all melts back into me as I embrace my whole self.
The TRUTH is the Law of the Mirror. Everything is YOU! Everything is about you! In this we are all
brothers and sisters sharing gifts with one another to reveal the darkest secrets about ourselves.
Everything in life is a path to discovering who you are, what your purpose is, and what you are to do. If
someone gave you all the answers, it would not really empower you – true empowerment is
discovering it for yourself. It is wise to be humble (not submissive or subservient – but true humility
simply means having the willingness to feel), open and constantly learning and growing. There is
always more!
Learn the language of the soul – feeling. The TRUTH is our minds are meant to be the servants of our
souls, where we can cognate, tie shoes, prepare meals, think efficiently and effectively, do activities.
But if we are always coming from our minds, we serve more of our subconscious wants and desires,
not necessarily our soul's truth. We disconnect from the true nature of things and serve other peoples
wills and desires – not recognizing what is real for us. What we need for our evolutionary growth is not
necessarily what we are being sold in the world, or what we lie to ourselves with, justifying our own
lies so we don't have to deal with the pain and harm we may have caused ourself or another. What we
need is the desire to be authentic and in integrity, sometimes that means disappointing others, to find
true love in all things – not just romantically.
The TRUTH is FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) may feel real, but does not have to control us.
The quickest way through fear is to go do it! I was afraid of being homeless, so I strapped on a small
backpack, left my family and children and made myself go homeless for 40 days. I learned so much, I
was humbled, I was loved, I really understood the value of just being, walking through my fears,
witnessing exactly where I was at and what arose for me, solidifying a greater trust in myself, in spirit
and all I needed to experience at that time. What a journey! Fear turned into excitement and by the end
I didn't want to go home! I made a list and started doing everything I feared, without hurting myself or
others.
The TRUTH is LOVE is all there is!
We can love ourselves, love each other. Sometimes love isn't what
you have been told it is, sometimes it's the sword of cutting all that is not true out of our lives.
Sometimes it is loving to break down and just cry until we feel love again. All the time love does not
pretend, love loves love and if you ask for it, open up to receive it – you are totally worth it!
We can be peaceful with it all, it really is just a choice. We might not always be happy – but we can be
at peace with wherever we are at – even in the sadness. Just acknowledging and allowing ourselves to
be exactly where we are at is love. No need to chase happiness, relax and let it surround you, surrender
into the permission that is your birthright to love absolutely everything!
There is always more to share, but for now, I wish you many, many blessings to you my fellow
brothers and sisters on this incredible journey called life!
by Gaia (El Aon) Trojanowski
In my experience, the TRUTH is that no one really knows the whole truth. Life is a progressive
journey, with many opportunities to discover who you really are in all the moments of challenges, pain,
sorrow, happiness, love, joy and all you experience along the way.
The TRUTH is what you once thought was true may not be true anymore depending on your maturing
perspective. We learn through knowledge, our experiences turn to wisdom, then we realize that what
we once thought is no longer true. Whilst a certain belief may have served you well for a time period,
we must constantly evaluate what is true, what ideals you are attached to, discovering if they are not
true. Then you can choose again.
The TRUTH is everyone has a different perspective, so having the 5 D's: Discernment, Discipline,
Devotion, Determination and Dedication will help you become a sovereign being and KNOW what is
true for you, whilst still being true and loving to others.
Don't settle on being a follower! The TRUTH is we are all here to guide one another, witnessing and
embracing each other in all our shame, fear, joy, love, challenges, wounds, heartbreaks, contributions
and achievements. Not one person is the ultimate guru, we are all students and teachers, and when you
are committed to exploring your authentic journey, you 'll discover that you're your own guru.
Release the idea of Hope. The TRUTH is HOPE gives your power away to an external source,
KNOWING serves your autonomy and unique path to freedom. You many have to think deeply about
this one!
To think is to create, but to act is to achieve. There are times when we want something, we feel it to the
depth of our core, part of our sou's purpose. The TRUTH is if you don't put physical, real world 3D
movements into action, you will not achieve what it is that you want. No one else is going to do it for
you. Sometimes what you want isn't what you need. Everything shows up in life as a teacher on our
journey. If something you desire isn't coming to fruition, drop deep into your intuition and meditate on
what is really the truth. Ask and you shall receive, but be aware that we can be the greatest liars to
ourselves. Sometimes it's good to seek guidance from one already living the example you want and ask
for help. This honest feedback can help us learn how to know ourselves better.
The TRUTH is your inner shadow/ego is your path to freedom and light. Light reflects darkness,
darkness reflects light. Owning up to and embracing the darkest parts of you can be the most liberating!
Over the course of my life I knew a woman who I deemed as a b**ch. Everything she did I judged her
as being selfish. One day I humbled myself, looked in the mirror and recognized myself as a selfish
b**ch. I knew that I wasn't selfish all the time – in fact I pretended I was never like this at all! When I
embraced myself in this way, a huge burden lifted and graced me with relief. I didn't have to pretend
anymore, embracing myself in the times I need to be this way, and I could forgive all my judgments of
others who are expressing themselves in this way. I was not angry or pretending anymore! When I
continue to do this with all pieces of my shadow, then much freedom is to be had. Less fear, less
emotional pain, less anxiety until it eventually all melts back into me as I embrace my whole self.
The TRUTH is the Law of the Mirror. Everything is YOU! Everything is about you! In this we are all
brothers and sisters sharing gifts with one another to reveal the darkest secrets about ourselves.
Everything in life is a path to discovering who you are, what your purpose is, and what you are to do. If
someone gave you all the answers, it would not really empower you – true empowerment is
discovering it for yourself. It is wise to be humble (not submissive or subservient – but true humility
simply means having the willingness to feel), open and constantly learning and growing. There is
always more!
Learn the language of the soul – feeling. The TRUTH is our minds are meant to be the servants of our
souls, where we can cognate, tie shoes, prepare meals, think efficiently and effectively, do activities.
But if we are always coming from our minds, we serve more of our subconscious wants and desires,
not necessarily our soul's truth. We disconnect from the true nature of things and serve other peoples
wills and desires – not recognizing what is real for us. What we need for our evolutionary growth is not
necessarily what we are being sold in the world, or what we lie to ourselves with, justifying our own
lies so we don't have to deal with the pain and harm we may have caused ourself or another. What we
need is the desire to be authentic and in integrity, sometimes that means disappointing others, to find
true love in all things – not just romantically.
The TRUTH is FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) may feel real, but does not have to control us.
The quickest way through fear is to go do it! I was afraid of being homeless, so I strapped on a small
backpack, left my family and children and made myself go homeless for 40 days. I learned so much, I
was humbled, I was loved, I really understood the value of just being, walking through my fears,
witnessing exactly where I was at and what arose for me, solidifying a greater trust in myself, in spirit
and all I needed to experience at that time. What a journey! Fear turned into excitement and by the end
I didn't want to go home! I made a list and started doing everything I feared, without hurting myself or
others.
The TRUTH is LOVE is all there is!
We can love ourselves, love each other. Sometimes love isn't what
you have been told it is, sometimes it's the sword of cutting all that is not true out of our lives.
Sometimes it is loving to break down and just cry until we feel love again. All the time love does not
pretend, love loves love and if you ask for it, open up to receive it – you are totally worth it!
We can be peaceful with it all, it really is just a choice. We might not always be happy – but we can be
at peace with wherever we are at – even in the sadness. Just acknowledging and allowing ourselves to
be exactly where we are at is love. No need to chase happiness, relax and let it surround you, surrender
into the permission that is your birthright to love absolutely everything!
There is always more to share, but for now, I wish you many, many blessings to you my fellow
brothers and sisters on this incredible journey called life!