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In the labyrinth of life, where roles intertwine and personas dance, there lies a hidden sanctuary, a sacred space where true nature resides. This is the domain of the Rune IS, the ninth rune of the ancient Futhorck alphabet, a beacon of inner strength and unity that guides us towards the essence of our being.

IS, with its unwavering presence, reminds us that we are not merely the sum of our roles, the masks we wear in the theater of life. Beneath these fleeting personas lies the true self, an eternal flame that burns brightly amidst the shifting currents of existence.

The true self, untainted by external storms, stands as a silent observer, witnessing the ebb and flow of emotions, thoughts, and actions. It is a sanctuary of tranquility, a reservoir of unwavering integrity and grace.

Today, heeding the call of IS, I embark on a journey into the depths of my true self. With each step, I delve deeper into the realm of pure being, where effortless action meets effortless perception.

The path to this inner sanctum is not one of strenuous effort or forced striving. Instead, it is a gentle surrender, a letting go of the masks and personas that hold us captive. It is a journey of self-discovery, of uncovering the hidden treasures that lie dormant within.

As I navigate this path, I am reminded of the Norse mindset, where war was a means of survival, but peace remained the ultimate goal. True strength, after all, resides not in external conquests but in the unwavering serenity of the true self.

In this pursuit of inner peace, I invite you to join me. Let us together embark on this exploration of the Rune IS, seeking the wisdom and guidance it offers. Together, we can unveil the true selves that lie dormant within, embracing the tranquility that awaits us in the depths of our being.

Do you sometimes just feel irritable for no reason? I slept well, but I found myself surprisingly easily irritable on this lovely morning. Even small, insignificant things seemed to shake my equilibrium.

I’m dismayed at how easily non-consequential events can upset me. I was frustrated for example because my normally cute dog, did not want to go outside. When I called her. Consequently, this morning, I’m working at transforming this uncool sense of irritability within me.

It’s a beautiful morning outside, the sun is shining, and there is no rain. I have no immediate pressures on me, yet I feel irritable. I don’t understand the source of this irritability, but I know that I can redirect its energy into calmness, focus, and a deliberate mindset.

Rather than being caught up in the disturbance, I am raising myself above the situation to bring calm within myself. I do this by visualizing the situation and it’s outcome as it would play out without the irritability. By rethinking the situation and seeing the new outcome within me and the feeling of calm within me I am reprogramming my mind to react differently and more in line with my values and ethics. This visualization along with a reflection on the virtues I aspire to bring into my life, are powerful transformative techniques. I use these techniques to reframe my thinking and emotive reaction to life circumstances.

This rune IS is very appropriate for this exercise, as it assists me today to focus and put the storm to rest before it even begins.

Anger, irritability, and frustration: I abandon and reject. In exchange, I invite in peace, calm, and focus.

I bring the light of my inner consciousness to shine within me. The anger and frustration burn away and dissolve. I am calm. I am at peace.

I smile at the newfound strength of my inner being as it rises up and fills my essence and spills over into my existence. I am the power of the wild beast that stands proudly in field unperturbed by the storm clouds that gather on the horizon. This metaphor, borrowed from the rune UR, helps me to further strengthen the picture that I envision for myself of the calmness that overwrite all traces of irritability.

Are you sitting with feelings you no longer want as attachments? Take time out and reframe your experience and create new patterns of thought for your mind to venture on. With repeated use new neuropathways are developed for the impulsive mind to follow. Ultimately the pathways you no longer want, like irritability, will no longer be an option. What you do want , like the pathway of calmness, will become your default.

To change is possible.

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Unveiling the True Self: A Journey into Inner Peace with the Rune IS.

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