Being Your Own Oracle

An Oracle, in ancient Greek times, was a woman or a host of women, believed to have divine insight, sacred knowledge, which had been appointed by the gods. People would travel to seek divine help from these Oracles pertaining to actions they should or should not take in the future.
An Oracle can also refer to the temples in which the knowledge was given.

(It is speculated that the Oracles were not infact 'appointed by the gods', and rather were influenced by a gas, which would send them into a frenzy like state and make them appear as if they were channeling some kind of spiritual force.
However, this is not about the legitimacy of the Oracles, rather about what they represent.)

To be your own Oracle,  is to be able to 'come into' yourself and seek your own help. Rather than looking for answers outside and guidance from external sources.

These people will never follow anything that they, at the core, do not believe for themselves. Someone who is their own Oracle holds their own opinion of themselves over any other opinion and takes pride in creating their own blue print to 'success'.

This is not the same as someone who is too proud to take advice from other people. Someone who is their own Oracle understands that just as they are a teacher, so is everyone else, and openly respects the wisdom others have to share. But does not take this wisdom as truth, unless it resonates with them.

This is everyones right.
To trust themselves enough to value their own inner voice.

Gurus, Masters, or whatever respectable title we give people who have decided to make it their life purpose to assist others on Earth. All must have been aware of being their own guru, alone before extending their help to others. 
It is important to realise the inner 'guru'.  That, I believe, must be the central message of all external help you recieve.

Being able to give yourself the advice you would give to another in your position.

These people understand their own power, and how to turn moments of darkness into light.  They reflect on their actions and through this are able to see themselves in a raw state, to be honest with themselves, to understand their role in relationships,  and not just the role of others. These people know and accept responsibility. And thus give themselves the responsibility and power to turn around a situation.

Everyone has their different ways of coming home to themselves, even someone that does not realise. Some people may listen to music. Go to the gym. Sit in silence. Light candles or take a long walk or pray/meditate. All these things, when done with the awareness that they are being carried out for your well being are ways of self healing and self mastery, understanding what works for you, the way you cleanse best.

An Oracle trusts their discernment and intuition, ofcourse as humans, we all have moments of denial or confusion, but ultimately someone who respects their own way. Goes with what they feel at the core of them, it is easy to ignore the inner voice that guides,       
The point is knowing that it exists and respecting it.

Reflecting on personal evolution, I realised I had become my own Oracle or atleast given it a stronger voice when, I realised that I valued my own knowing over blind belief. I grew to respect my perspective, to come in tune with myself to know, that if a message does not resonate with me, then I do not need to hold it up as my truth, but that does not make it a lie. It just means I am not ready to recieve it at this time, I may never be.
This is okay.
It doesnt matter who it is coming from. It could be someone whom I admire, a scholar or a parent.
I have to completely understand (which means to have a learning experience) until I can say, I know.
Before that its simply a theory.

In a world where we wake up, and access our social media accounts almost intantaneously, we are bombarded with external feelings, thoughts and emotions. 
It makes sense for someone to broadcast  their opinion as if it is factual, if from their perspective it is truth. But that does not mean however beautiful the quote it has to be believed or adopted.

For example.

'Never let an old flame burn you twice.'

Lets create two characters, person A and person B.

- A may read this and agree. It may be beneficial at that moment in their life to close doors on whoever has hurt them. To be strong enough to learn from the past rather than repeat a mistake.

But this particular saying may not be as appropriate for B in B's unique circumstance, if B must learn the beauty of forgiveness.
(note: this may not mean making the same mistake twice, but being open to potentially being hurt again through letting in the person who has hurt them in the past). 
No one can decide for B, if this is the right thing to do. Only they can, but if B follows A and applies the 'wisdom' exactly in the same way A does, by shutting out someone completely, they may miss their own unique lesson or blessing.

One mans lie is another mans mantra.

It is extemely important to figure out what is our truth in the present moment. And how to apply others peoples truths to our own unique situations.

- Self Reflection. To look upon yourself and actions from a raw and honest perspective.

- Self Help. Understanding that ultimately no one can 'heal' you but yourself, people can only assist and give advice. Valuing yourself as the number one care taker of your own life.

- Self Healing. Doing the things that reguvinate you. Mentally. Spiritually. Physically.

- Self Respect. Respecting your inner voice. Intuition. Discernment and perspective, what resonates with you may not with everyone. What does with most people may not with you. Different people with different experiences will speak of different truths.
Respect theirs.
Walk in your own.

It is always important to realise that as we give our "words of wisdom' we are constantly reminding ourselves. 
This blog post is just as much for me as it is for anyone who stumbles across it.
Find your way.
Love at all who read
And all who dont.

- Hermenia