Every time you start something new...a project, a habit, or a practice, sooner or later you will encounter resistance.
It's pesky, annoying, and never welcomed. Some of us will try to silence that inner voice, some of us will bring out the power tools, and some will abandon the project, habit, or practice altogether...
I spent years teaching Reiki and energy work, watching students set powerful intentions, only to hit an immediate wall. They'd avoid practice, doubt themselves, or give up entirely. I used to think they just weren't committed enough.
Then I dug deeper. And I found out that resistance isn't sabotage. It's protection. It's not a matter of IF it will show up, but WHEN.
Your system is wired to keep you safe. When you try to create change, your brain sees it as uncertain and potentially threatening. So it creates resistance to pull you back to what's familiar. It's doing what it was designed to do.
➡️ The reframe: Stop fighting resistance and start listening to it.
Instead of making it a villain in your story, make it your ally. Next time resistance shows up, ask: "What are you trying to protect me from?"
Maybe it's protecting you from disappointment. From being seen. From outgrowing old identities. Once you understand what it's protecting, you can work WITH it instead of against it.
The result? Your new habit or practice becomes sustainable instead of forced. You stop abandoning projects halfway through. You build momentum that actually lasts.
If you're working with intention-setting, energy practices, or helping others create lasting change, Reiki DAO Collective is a Spiritual Playground for self-aware humans. Inside, you will learn how to use your energetic superpower to shape your life. Remember: Sometimes we're so busy ramming our heads against the wall of resistance that we never notice the door standing wide open three feet to the left.