We naturally form judgments about the places we live or visit, labeling them as “good” or “unpleasant.” At the same time, we often wonder about the influence these locations might have on us. If a place feels right, we may wish to settle down; if it feels wrong, we might want to change it or distance ourselves.
However, Dr. Hew Len suggests that, in moments like these, we can pause to ask ourselves:
“What is it within me that is connecting me to this place and making me experience or think about it in this way (whether good or bad)?”
The land was here long before you arrived. Rather than judging it, first work on what this land is bringing up in you. As you clean with this, memories will be released, from both you and the land itself.
When memories are cleaned and you achieve freedom, the land can return to its true purpose. Once freed from the bonds of memory, the land can return to its original state of “emptiness” or “zero.” Inspiration will naturally flow—perhaps leading you to move on, or perhaps revealing a purpose to fulfill together. But what truly matters is your own freedom from those memories.
