Breaking Generational Curses
Recognizing the generational trauma that passes down limiting fears and beliefs.
We often limit ourselves and what we are willing to do based on how our parents would react to it regardless of what it means to us.
Generational curses are thought of in many different ways. Traditionally, it’s a Christian term meaning that the sins of your ancestors now burden you.
Thinking of it that way, it's easy to write off, but they can actually be affecting you in a different, but very real way.
Here, we use the term, curse, to mean words - or beliefs spread by words - that act upon us and dictate our reality without our awareness. As long as we are unaware of the power something has on us, we cannot evolve from it.
So, generational curses are beliefs spread and maintained within a family. They are often very deep-rooted because they are taught from infancy and preserved throughout our lives.
Additionally, they originate from cultural beliefs or social norms. Depending on the kind of trauma experienced, these rules or structures are interpreted - within the family - by the insecurity and shame associated with it by an elder.
It could of come from an imposed belief; such as religion, politics, or other doctrines. It could of also come from a personal traumatic experience like assault, abandonment, fears, self-image, unreachable standards, etc.
It is an unhealed trauma that they believe they are shielding their posterity from. Unknowingly, they are perpetuating their personal fears and limiting their loved ones.
Breaking generational curses is scary, yet empowering. It’s frightening because even though, internally, we may be aware of the truth, integrating it into our lives could mean shame, conflict, or even familial rejection.
However, your deviation from this forged path opens possibilities of self-exploration for your loved ones who may not of even realized their limitations. Looking forward, it forms an expansive new world for you to possibly raise future generations in.
Yet, it’s important to remember that this is for your own development. By breaking free, you may inspire and change your family members, or your fears of rejection may come true. Don’t be attached to the reaction because this is all to cultivate your own sense of power, not to keep it in the hands of others.
If you are met with estrangement, be compassionate for the position your family members are still in. They have also been affected by the set beliefs and may have personally challenging reasons for doing so. Have understanding for their personal journey and be grateful of your position in your own.
