Freedom from the Drama of the Ego’s Illusions

By Lori Suzanne Holetz

I found this article the other day, and quite frankly it could not be more appropriate to our times. Drama
seems to be heavy in the air these days, everywhere, with everyone. Because it is, for several reasons.
Karma is up and active, everyone being challenged to “grow up”, learn our lessons in rapid fire fashion,
and evolve our souls. The brave new world is on the horizon and approaching faster every day. Big
things are being predicted for the 2025-26 years to quickly come. We are all, of the human race, being
called to rise up and become better individuals all the way around. Evolution is active in action, every
moment of every day.

So when I read this piece, by Louise Hay, renown American author and motivational speaker, it not only
resonated, but impacted me deeply within my own personal life dramas. It is too good not to share.
Here goes…. (thank you Louise, from your angelic realms!)

Reprint/By Louise Hay

I’m slowly learning that I don’t have to react to anything that bothers me. I’m learning
that the energy needed to react to every “bad” thing that happens to me, drains me,
and prevents me from seeing other good things in life. I’m learning that I’m not going to
be everyone’s comfort (or cup of tea) and that I won’t be able to make everyone treat
me the way I want to be treated.

I’m slowly learning that trying to “win” anyone is just a waste of time and energy; this
only fills me with emptiness. I’m slowly learning that not reacting doesn’t mean I agree
with things, it simply means I choose to rise above.
I choose to learn the lesson, it served me, and I learn from it. I choose to be the bigger
person. I choose my peace of mind because that’s what I really need. I don’t need any
more drama. I don’t need people to make me feel like I’m not good enough. I don’t
need fights, arguments, and fake connections.
I’m slowly learning that reacting to things that bother me, gives someone power over
me and over my emotions. I can’t control what others do, but I can choose how to
react, how I handle it, how I perceive it and how much of it I take personally. (Most of
the time, it is not about me and my ego does not need to be assuaged by becoming
involved in it.) I’m slowly learning that most of the time, these situations say nothing
about me and much more about the other person. I have learned that all these
disappointments are here to teach me how to love myself and this will serve as a shield.
I’m learning that even if I react, it won’t change anything, it will not make people
suddenly love and respect me, it will not magically change their minds.
Sometimes, it’s better to just let things go, let people go, not to fight for closure, not to
ask for explanation, not to chase after answers, and not to expect people to understand
from where you see. Life is best lived when you don’t focus on what’s going on around
you and instead focus on what’s going on inside of you. Work on yourself, on your inner
peace and you will realize that not reacting to every little thing that bothers you is the
first ingredient to live a happy and healthy life.

It’s up to you, to decide your own karmic path and furthermore, who you invite to walk with you on that
path. It very much reminds me of my own journey on the Camino de Compostella de Santiago, a 500+
pilgrimage walk across Spain. In a microcosm of a profoundly rapid learning of lessons, I would meet
people, walk a bit with them and then part ways with a wave and a “Bien Camino”, not to be seen again.
But then, maybe a surprise meet up later in the month. One never knew what each day would bring,
but it was always an adventure. I learned quickly to love the daily surprises in life. Most of them were
joyful if I chose that “lens” to view the day through. I live my life this way now. I work to be unattached
to outcome in any situation, and more often than not, I am very pleasantly surprised.

I have slowly learned; the universe supports me and the life I choose. Furthermore, the universe seems
to enjoy giving me abundant gifts and blessings. I have slowly learned that my happiness exists solely
devoid of other’s dramas, and that I very much do have the choice as to how much drama I will allow.
These days, as I get older, I find it is just exhausting and I simply do not have the energy to entertain
nonsense that is just not my business. I am slowly learning, where I begin and end and that the only one
who is in control of my life, is me. It feels good to learn this. It feels light and breezy, simple and easy.
When I unchoose drama, I choose true freedom of ego and this is of tremendous relief. I believe I have
learned this lesson. Thank you Louise, for the graceful reminder!