All changes have levels: the lowest level is environment changes, the next level is behavioral changes, and the next one is capability changes then comes beliefs, identity, and spirituality changes.
The problem begins with beliefs. Because they act as filters and also challenge our beliefs in ourselves, who we are, and how the world works. Beliefs are harder to change because they are buried deep in the unconscious mind and are learned over many years.
The major problem in trying to change beliefs is that they limit our acceptance of the truth. Beliefs are not wrong, they are just a view of many things that will be limited.
Moreover, if you believe something is true that is the only true thing. You will always be suffering. If you believe you can help others but they need to quiet and shut them up then you are limiting yourself and others from the truth.
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less.
Butler
If 50 billion people say foolish things, it is still foolish things.
N.Russell.
Everyone seeks happiness, but maybe you’re looking in the wrong places. Happiness here but you’re looking there. You always have to realize that the Western culture teaches us that the five senses and we think are enjoyable. But it is just a distraction that allows us to ignore the truths.
Happiness only comes from one place inside of us. It is more about gratitude, humility, and respect for others. Things that cost us nothing and bring us much happiness.
Pleasure of emotions no matter where or what they are causes desires and clinging, craving and arise repeatedly over time. See for yourself research analyze how you and why you feel pleasant feelings and just what are you doing to achieve these. Is it a way to build your self-esteem or to escape negative feelings of discomfort? ask yourself why did it use this, why don’t I choose these things? How does this benefit me or how do they harm me?
Be yourself; every else is already taken.
Oscar Wilder
Some think that by being more aware of our problems and emotions we can solve them. Even if we discover the cause of the problems, my personal experience doesn’t give us the power to change them by mere awareness. These ideas are just more bad food for your mind.
The question isn’t who is going to let me; It’s who is going to stop me.
Ayn Rand
Before starting on your journey you have to prepare for everything and that means you pack your suitcases with the things that you need in them and a lot of things that you just might need.
We also have to look at the cost of these changes on this trip. We need to be sure that we have all the tools necessary for this journey and this transition.
It’s like hiking on a new path. We have to also be prepared, for the hazards we could incur: the animals, the climate, the terrain, and all the things that you might just imagine. We have to think about these things.
The same thing is true for inner Journeys we need to be prepared. We must have a problem, which has been an unsolvable one we’re aware of and we accept the challenge of changing. This transition phase is scary but there’s no other way to do it. Once you have practiced using all your new tools, understand them, and studied the teaching and just how to use them together you are ready to start on this journey.
The first step on this journey is to let go of any expectations or desires that might hinder you in your progress. Just enjoy the trip and fully enjoy the new thoughts, the new way of seeing and understanding the freedom of the Clean Air and the water. This journey will often lead you Into Dark Places. Be sure you have a working flashlight with you to shine into the darkness and erase it. Be sure to have your waterproof waders because there is a lot of messy stuff that you may have to wade through, on this path.
Believe you can and you’re halfway there.
Theodore Roosevelt
There will be rivers to cross and caverns you have to go through, the bridges you have to cross all give you realizations of what difficulties they give you and a new view of The Valleys so beautiful in front of you. Ignoring the Past blockages that you have created gives you new energy. Positive energy moves you in a New Direction into a new state of loving kindness and openness.
When you stop chasing the wrong things, you give the right things a chance to catch you.
Lolly Daskal
Once you have awakened from the dreams of demons and feel for falseness. In addition, have gained insight into the true nature of emptiness. You again to be more aware of this new inner wisdom of the heart that shines in and is your compass or this new path. However, every day you have to be sure your tools are sharp and clean by taking the time to clean them properly removing any debris that might hinder your progress.
The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary
Vince Lambardi
Along with the Dharma, the teachings of Truth and insightful meditation Understanding these and using them daily will help you stay true to the past.
The past is gone; you have learned the present is only in the now, use it and positive ways go forward without fear. Take with you on this journey loving kindness for all things humility, gratitude, and the realization that whatever works in this world should be able, to be used by anyone who chooses to use it. Share your journey with those around you who you care about. Do not be afraid; be proud to have chosen this new path.
Do not wish it were easier. I wish you were better. (And make it happen)
Jim Rohn
May you find the wisdom within you!
