It was a wet day in Maebh’s beautiful village, it had been raining somedays now, the surrounding green forests and rolling hills were awash with rain water and gleaming in the spring morning sun. As always she had a smile on her face as she worked in her carpentry shop. There was a knock on the heavy oak door and when she opened it to her great surprise it was her dear mentor and friend Stíofán standing there with a great, caring smile on his face.
Maebh excitedly brought him inside and offered him a cup of tea and some fresh soda bread heavily covered with rich fresh salted butter.
Maebh showed him some of her recent projects which he like so much although he could convince her that they were masterful. Maebh told him that she wanted to master herself and her Wood working skills. The old man smiled and said, “Self-mastery is the key to unlocking your full potential and living a life of purpose and joy.”
Maebh was curious and asked the druid to explain further. Stíofán said, “Self-mastery is the process of gaining control over your thoughts, emotions, and actions. When you master yourself, you become the master of your life. You are able to make conscious choices that align with your values and goals.”
Maebh was fascinated by the old man’s words and asked him to show her how to master herself. He said, “The first step to self-mastery is to become aware of your thoughts and emotions. This requires you to pay attention to what you are thinking and feeling. Then, you can start to take control of your thoughts and emotions, rather than letting them control you.”
Maebh followed the kind man’s advice and started paying attention to her thoughts and emotions. At first, it was difficult to recognize her thoughts and emotions, but with time, she became more and more skilled at it. She noticed that she was becoming more self-aware and was able to take control of her thoughts and emotions.
Stíofán also taught Maebh the importance of taking action. He said, “Your thoughts and emotions are important, but taking action is what makes them come to life. When you take action, you turn your dreams into reality.”
Maebh as always took his words to heart and started taking action towards her goals. She was amazed at how much more confident and in control she felt. She also noticed that she was attracting more success and happiness into her life by focusing on the small daily things rather than constantly focusing on the big picture, which before seemed so far away.
On a cool Sunday morning she sat down with a brew and her journal in hand, as she was reflecting on the past months in her journal she had a powerful realization. She realized that she was the master of her life and that anything was possible. She felt as if a weight had been lifted from her shoulders and she was filled with a sense of freedom and joy.
Maebh thanked Stíofán for his guidance the following spring when they met again. Stiófán could clearly see that Maebh was more confident and in control of her life than ever before. He asked her to join him with a group of young villagers and share her story and teach them how to master themselves.
In no time, the village was filled with confident and self-assured individuals. People started to take control of their lives and live with purpose and joy, there was no longer a need to blame others on misfortune. Both Young and old learned and prospered in their lives thanks to Maeve’s caring words.
Here is a nice meditation to help you on your journey towards self-mastery.
Sit or lie comfortably in a dark room with a white candle burning. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Focus on your breath and feel the air entering and leaving your body. Let go of any thoughts or worries and simply focus on your breath. Be patient it does take more than two minutes.
Imagine a bright light inside you. See this light growing stronger and brighter with each breath. This light represents your inner power and strength. By focusing on this light, you can tap into your inner power and master yourself.
Please try it for yourself and have a nice day
The positive thinker 
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