I Can Only Imagine - Overcoming Pain & Finding Your Passion
/Last night I watch an emotionally compelling movie on Netflix called, “I Can Only Imagine.” It’s about a boy who grew up in Texas in an emotionally abusive home where his mother abandoned him and his chronically angry father (played by Dennis Quaid) beat him and dismissed his passions. This movie was released in 2018 and is based on the true life story of Bart Millard who wrote and sang the hit Christian based song by the same title of this movie. This is an inspiring film about overcoming adversity and never abandoning what you are passionate about in life.
You Can Heal From Abuse
Over the past eight years I have been on a deep spiritual journey following my divorce years prior. During this time I have learned a lot about physical and emotional abuse as the Universe connected me with many individuals who have suffered at the hands of the people who should have loved and protected them, such as parents or intimate partners. I’ve seen people whose lives were crushed on the one hand, and I have friends who broke free from abuse and have used it to triumph and inspire others to overcome extreme adversity. Healing, just like happiness, is a choice and if you grew up in an abusive family or have suffered at the hands of a cruel spouse or partner there is hope for you to heal and discover the love that you have always longed for.
“Let that pain become your inspiration”
Deep in the heart of everyone is a dream and a passion that is waiting to be discovered. When the world tells us that we are not good enough, the heart still knows deep inside that we are very much worthy. We are all sparks of God and we come into this world as a manifestation of divine love. We are spirit having a human experience in what Dolores Cannon called “Earth School.” Dolores Cannon pioneered an advanced form of hypnosis called QHHT or Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique. During her sessions with clients she was able to regress them back to where they could recall not only past lives, but also what it was like in the spirit world before they were born. According to Cannon, “The Earth school is the most difficult in the universe; only the bravest souls sign on for this assignment.” In other words, life on planet earth can be very hard, but it is often hurt and suffering that are our biggest teachers which force us to expand our souls.
Photo from the movie “I can only imagine”
Lessons From “I Can Only Imagine”
In the film “I Can Only Imagine” the lead character shows us how painful events in life can make us stronger. How roadblocks and perceived failures can push us to greater depths which in turn can catapult us to success. The movie also teaches us to never give up on our dreams or ourselves, and inspires us to turn hardships into victories. I do not want to give away any spoilers in case you have not seen this movie. Instead I encourage you to watch it soon, to face your wounds and start the healing journey, and to never give up. We all come into this world with special gifts, talents and passions which point us in the direction of our dreams and our purpose. 2024 will no doubt be a bumpy year for many, but if you focus on your healing, your growth and on your dreams you will be able to overcome obstacles and prosper in an economy marked by inflation and uncertainty. In this world there are many things that we cannot control, however, we can learn to control our fears and bravely live in the energy of love.
So here is your homework for the first week of 2024, sit down in a quiet place and IMAGINE what your best life will look like and feel like this year. Write it down in great detail. Start with describing your perfect day. This is your dream life so dare to go big. What we think we can manifest into our reality. This coming year I plan to publish my first book, which I have been writing for over a year, about how to find the love of your life and make your relationship thrive and grow like a beautiful love garden. What’s your big dream? This is your time to risk it all for what you believe in!
In my next blog I will give you my predictions for the coming twelve months, as well as helpful tips for making it a great year for you. Thanks so much for reading and supporting this blog. I sincerely appreciate you.
Wishing you a happy New Year and all the best in 2024!
Paul Garrett
Total Soulful Journey
P.S. - If you are ready to start your healing journey I highly recommend that you follow my mentor, Danny Morel, on Instagram, and eventually attend AWAKEN, which is a fantastic three day event which will change your life for the better in so many ways. I have attended two AWAKENS and spent a year in Danny’s life and business accelerator called “The Tribe” and they made me into a better person.
