The you that started reading this post is different from the person that just read this sentence. We are constantly changing, cells are born and others die, our thoughts change and time marches on, never stopping, always moving forward and never going backwards. Except at times we distract ourselves by focusing on the past.
So, to me the question then becomes, “What “I” do I want to be, moment by moment?”
Do you want to be the “I” that is loving and gentle?
The “I” surrounded by loving, supportive friends and colleges?
The “I” that wakes up excited about the day and loves everything about your life?
or The “I” that feels unloved and believes that life sucks?
How you focus your attention and what you focus on is what creates each of those outcomes.
Practice paying attention to your thoughts. When they are less than loving and expansive, simply change what you are thinking about and how you are thinking about what is.
You can change the “I” and what is happening in your life by simply changing your thoughts. It takes practice and the more you practice the easier it is to shift gears.
So, what you are you going to focus your attention on right now?
Wow, what a great idea, I can do that and will do it.
Or that will never work for me???
Thought by thought we create the “I” that shows up in our life and you can change your thoughts!
Love to see your thoughts and questions in the comment section.
With love and aloha,
Susan
Hi Susan, There is an ‘I’ inside of me that does not change with the tide of time and events. It is the ‘I’ that was strangely wise when I was young and seems never to have aged. I call this my ‘eternal now/inner wisdom’. This connects with the ground of being and becomes a rock in turbulent times. The outer ‘I’ responds to stimuli some of this is wonderful and some challenging painful and stressful. My ‘inner I’ is teaching me not to judge but to accept the challenges as outward motions to achieve growth and well being. All is well. Blessing and Happy New Year. Gillian x
I totally agree – that I is the most important I in the universe.
Smiling broadly,
Susan
Great article, Susan!
It’s funny that although we are constantly changing, we are sometimes so afraid of change that we constantly avoid it. I think it’s something that we should learn to accept and to use positively.
Thank you for the insight!
Cheers.
I laugh now but originally I began exploring human potential so I could stop change from happening in my life. Change is a wonderful part of life for me now.
Thanks Nelu!