KTS Philosophies - The Culture of Individualism [3]
Given that self-change begins in the silence of the space
created as between you and you,
these works have application across all cultures
providing a gateway for those women who have a
particular desire for freedom to grow.
Carol Lorraine
Culture exists within families, communities, cities and countries such that in the beginning, our lives are shaped by another’s culture and belief systems. That is, until we realise that following another’s views does not hold the attraction it once did and we decide to claim dominion over self. We decide to effect our own culture.
The beauty of the culture of individualism is that it brings you infinite fulfilment as you develop a relationship with the culture that is yourself. That culture consists of your beliefs, your values, and your sense of what is right amongst many other personal attributes that are unique to you. As you begin to know and heal yourself, you discover those past-times that bring you joy. Engaging with what you love allows your essence to come forth. You exude a lightness of being. Humanity is well served when we decide to free ourselves and be ourselves.
Individualism in terms of these works is to allow yourself to be all you are capable of becoming. It is about releasing self-imposed shackles that keep you small. Our cultural restrictions are largely about our perceptions, and when we change our perception to one of infinite possibility, cultures that once imprisoned us fall away. At the heart of individualism is living life from the inside out, and not from the outside in. You follow your personal guidance system and not another’s. Individualism requires courage; the courage to be your-self.
The loss of the culture of individualism has resulted in not knowing who we are. In not knowing who we are, we have forgone our dominion over our-selves, thus facilitating the dominance over our being by those who have a stronger propensity for wanting things a certain way. In abdicating ‘self’ we have thus become complicit in our demise as sovereign beings.
With planetary changes re-birthing the-feminine, it is time to bring awareness to individualism and define your own cultural framework. In particular those women who are in situations that are personally demanding can take advantage of the planetary energies that support the-feminine, by taking a more active approach to the way they are participating in their lives.
The potency of these works is that claiming your individualism can be actualised ‘silently’ in the space as between you and you. It is a matter of your wanting to embrace an attitude of self-destiny. It does not require disclosure to anyone outside of your-self and there is no monetary outlay. Guidance is readily available through these works, and many others who are walking their own path, and over time you will provide your own guidance.
The culture of individualism has many interpretations. Define and name what it means to you. Begin by declaring your intention to resolve what is presenting in your life. Make space for the living of your culture. Begin to reflect upon your-self with a view to knowing yourself. Begin by clarifying what matters most. Understand why you get upset over particular matters. Name and acknowledge out-loud what you want to be free of. Let your words be your guide to freedom from those aspects of the culture of your-self that do not serve you. Words matter, deeds matter even more. You will find that action, any action, is very freeing.
Your individualism is what you came to this earth to develop, for your gifts are unlike those of any other. What you want, wants you. (1)
Words matter, deeds matter even more, but nothing compares with
Being your authentic self; the self awaiting patiently by your side.
Carol Lorraine
Date: Wednesday 30 June, 2021
Authoress: Carol Lorraine
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Footnote (1.) Alana Fairchild