Where are you putting resistance?

Do you wonder why it’s so hard for you to achieve something? Does it seem like what you desire is never within reach? Does the universe keep sending you the same lesson over and over again? The resistance you put into your life has a lot to do with all of this.

Resistance is the act of resisting or opposing. Usually, we’re not aware of where we’re putting resistance to let things flow in our lives because resistance is closely linked to our unconscious mind, our deep fears, and past programs that prevent us from moving forward.

Let’s take an example: Maria complains that she can never find a partner; all the guys leave her for the same reason, and she loses interest as soon as they show feelings beyond friendship. Working with Maria, we concluded that she is putting resistance to being loved because deep down, she feels a tremendous fear of being abandoned. So, unconsciously, she sabotages her relationships to ensure she isn’t the one left behind.

Another example: Pablo desires to grow in his company; he has applied for several positions but fails to achieve the change. After working with Pablo, he realized that the reason he can’t get the position is because he’s not sure if he’s good enough to take on that new responsibility.

Our personal growth involves shedding layers that don’t belong to us—fearful thoughts, past programs, lived experiences, or outdated social norms.

What doesn’t flow in your life has much to do with that internal resistance that lives more in your unconscious mind. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why does this keep happening to me?” the answer is simple: because you have to learn from that situation, which will result in a different way of acting.

How to know where you’re generating resistance?

• Repeated uncomfortable situations in your life.

• You clearly know what you want to achieve, but no matter how hard you try, you can’t.

• You think one way and act another.

• Simply identifying what you unconsciously resist will help you improve and flow more with life. Observe the signs; working on this will give you the freedom to write the next chapter of your life yourself.

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Melinda Sánchez Coach

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