Embracing Our “Monsters”: The Path to Internal Peace and Core Power

🐲👺 Every dragon, no matter how majestic or strong, has its own inner "monsters" - those shadows lurking within, representing fears, insecurities, or past wounds. These monsters may seem like enemies to battle or hide from, but in truth, they hold the key to our deepest strength and most authentic power.

Internal peace begins when we stop running from these monsters and start embracing them with kindness. Think of a dragon learning to coexist with the darkness within its cave rather than trying to fight it away. Instead of seeing these shadows as threats, the dragon sees them as part of its environment, a source of wisdom, and a pathway to greater self-awareness.

In our own lives, the same is true. We all have parts of ourselves that we may fear, dislike, or wish were different - traits or feelings we label as “monsters.” It could be anger, jealousy, anxiety, or self-doubt. Often, we try to suppress or ignore these aspects, but doing so only makes them stronger and keeps us from accessing our core power.

But what if, instead of battling these inner shadows, we embraced them with compassion? What if we saw them as messengers, guiding us to areas of growth or unmet needs? When we are kind to our monsters, we begin to understand them, learn from them, and integrate them into our whole selves. This is when we truly access our core power - the strength that comes from being wholly ourselves, flaws and all.

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For me, I've lived with three of these monsters since early childhood - though I prefer to call them my dragons.

They are 🐉Abandonment, 🐉Unrelenting Standards, and 🐉Subjugation. For years, they felt like relentless shadows, haunting my steps. With them came a deep ability to empathize, create great results, and keep an open, creative mind. But that power didn’t always feel like it was mine.

I used to smile but feel sad inside. I felt defensive and unseen, like I was giving away my autonomy, only to feel violated when it was lost. I was burdened by perfection, afraid of feedback, terrified you’d find out I wasn’t good enough. I didn’t know what I wanted or needed because my world was always about you. I would run away before feeling too much, certain you’d eventually leave me.

But things have changed. Now, I’m calm. I feel enough. I’ve learned to live with my dragons, and when they start to breathe too much fire, I calm them by looking at the evidence around me - reminding them and myself that I am good enough, that I have wants and needs, and that it’s okay to express them. By living with integrity toward my values, I’ve become kinder not just to myself, but to those around me. I’ve learned to let those who truly love me in.

🔥 So, let’s be brave like the dragons and face our inner monsters with kindness and curiosity. Let’s embrace all parts of ourselves, knowing that in doing so, we gain access to our full power and potential.

❤️‍🔥 What “monsters” have you faced within yourself? How did embracing them help you find peace or strength?

Share your story, and let’s encourage each other to find power in our shadows!