Getting Clear With Ourselves

Where is my life? The past is fading and I cannot see the future clearly. What am I to do? It’s as if I am no longer standing on solid ground. So much is shifting. How do I move forward?

Bringing Ourselves Fully Into The Present Moment

 There is a higher measure of the unknown now, along with chaos and change. We are in between the old and the new. Acceptance of this reality can be difficult. We did not expressly invite this change and chaos. However, it is ours now and we must decide what to do with it.

As the ground shifts beneath us, we had better find our balance or we will fall. How do we find balance?  First and foremost, we should establish where we are. We must center ourselves to regain our bearings. Don’t look backward or forward – look right where you are.  There is always a now and that is where our power lies.

Distraction Can Be Dangerous

It is natural to find ourselves distracted at this time. We are in a new situation that we may not want to look at. There is fear, stress, discomfort and adjustment. We’ve been shaken out of our comfort zones. However, using distraction as an escape can lead us into an oncoming train. We lose time, perspective and our equilibrium. Distraction is not a good place to be.

A small amount of distraction can be productive – stepping away to read a good book, take a break or talk to a friend. It’s okay as a short, temporary escape, but must not go beyond that. Distractions, like endless internet scrolling, leaves us lost and incoherent. We must make sure we maintain our focus and that we control how much distraction we allow.

Staying True To Ourselves

We are not in control of all that happens in the world. (That’s for sure!) Thinking we are in full control is an illusion. In truth, the only thing we have a chance of controlling is ourselves. We must know and honor our values, make our best choices and trust our instincts. Being true to ourselves is the highest level of control we can have.

In staying true to ourselves, we may encounter interference. We can counter this interference with courage and resolve.  We find our direction using an inner compass. We can be our own best friends and not require approval from others. Others will see this and hopefully, interference will diminish. Staying true is a natural path. The alternative is to be a lesser version of ourselves.