Aversion is defined as a strong dislike or disinclination, like the reader a few weeks back who was repelled by my writing but couldn’t stop reading (tee hee). Aversion therapy is a type of behavioral therapy that involves pairing an unwanted behavior with discomfort. For example, a person undergoing aversion therapy to stop smoking might receive an electrical shock every time they view an image of a cigarette. Boy, that sounds like a process with real therapeutic value. (not).
I experience aversion as the energy of resistance, often linked to life purpose. The greatest obstacles appear as a test of free will, arranged by the stars. Aversion is a type of conditioning that can influence actions, responses, and behaviors. We might be more upset to lose $20 than we are joyful when we find $20. Our humanness means we don’t like giving up our things. These are examples of loss aversion.
If we could go through life with a high level of innocence, we might not develop an aversion to anything or anyone. Some might think of that as being naïve, while others might view that as being totally open. Let’s drop into our most open and naïve self to hear a whisper from an angel on the subject of aversion:
Aversion brings an invitation to explore the inner landscape of emotions. The discernment that evolves from a moment of discovery can provide the growth linked with life purpose. Learning greater discernment is the benefit of rejection of ideas, people, and activities. Aversion can be a sign of subconscious resistance or willingness to avoid with reason or merit.
Aversion opposes love, sympathy, acceptance, tolerance, and approval. Strong emotions such as fear and loss can cultivate bias influenced by aversion. Human nature is to avoid any type of threat, despite the potential benefit from the experience. A person might avoid exercise, even when they know the greater benefit that comes from the effort.
Free will energetically connects to any reluctance. When facing aversion, awareness can provide the healing tonic that treats the emotional pain associated with any form of loss. To be aware of a distaste brings potential understanding that answers many questions. The establishment of a healthy boundary can be a product of discernment that stems from an initial aversion.
Avoidance of beneficial growth experiences can delay learning the inevitable lesson the Universe has created. Facing fears and emotions to understand the true nature of the lesson can illuminate vital information on the path toward your greatest human potential. When aversion is understood, balance between polar opposites can bring harmony. Ask yourself if you are committing to love or avoiding the very mountain you are here to climb.
Bring joy, ease suffering and create beauty, then dance like you mean it!
Blessings, Russell
“We are motivated more by aversion to the unpleasant than by a will toward truth, freedom, or healing. We are constantly attempting to escape our life, to avoid rather than enter our pain we, and we wonder why it is so difficult to be fully alive.”
Stephen Levine
