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I can see in my life that there have been times that I have been unwilling to be with what I am feeling, be that anxiety, anger, fear, worry and the thoughts I am thinking, especially if they are negative. I can see that I am usually looking for ways to distract or get away from these thoughts or feelings through working, exercising, traveling, eating, drinking etc. However the reality is that no matter how much I do these activities, I can never seem to escape myself.
The truth is that we can go to the most distant countries, be with the most beautiful lovers, have the greatest jobs and have the most fancy of houses, however we can never escape who we really are. We always bring ourselves to every experience by the thoughts we think and the feelings we are feeling.
We are brainwashed by the media, advertising and society in general that all these things outside of ourselves can be a way to make us happy, peaceful and joyful, however it can only be found within.
Many people in our society use drink, drugs, sex, money, people, fame, watching TV, work etc. as a means to escape their existing reality, the reality of what their minds and their feelings are creating. This cycle of escaping can be a vicious cycle whereby people can live this way all their lives and never know any different. Sometimes people reach a place of deep unhappiness in their lives which pushes them to reflect and reevaluate their lives. Often times it is at this place that the person has the opportunity to create another way of living.
We are taught from an early age to NOT become aware and understand how we are feeling and thinking. When we were in school and college, we were told what to think rather than how to think. In my experience, it was a very rare occasion where I was taught how to understand and become aware of how I was feeling and thinking. Generally, children are punished in school for misbehaving and judged for being so called “bad”. There is little focus and attention given to why the child behaved in the way they did and what was really going on for them at an emotional and psychological level. The “bad” behaviour is reinforced by giving attention to it and more than likely the child tends to repeat the behaviour.
When we come from this place of lack of awareness and understanding of ourselves, it can lead us to a place of trying to shut out or escape who really are and what is really going on for us.
So how do we learn to stop escaping ourselves?
Here are a few ways I have come across, that you may like to consider;
~ Meditate for 20 – 30 minutes per day and just become aware of your thoughts and feelings.
~ Journal or do a stream of consciousness of writing on how you are in that moment.
~ Ask yourself – how is it serving me to be doing this work, be drinking this much, etc?
~ Get more connected with nature – go for a walk in the woods, jump into the sea, climb a mountain.
~ Talk to somebody who could help you understand and become aware of yourself.
As always I would love to hear any comments and feedback you may have.
Namaste.
~ TW
globalunison said:
This was a great awakening post!! Keep up with the spirit!
Good day ahead!
-Naima.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks for your encouraging comment:) Namaste. ~ TW
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globalunison said:
You’re welcome 🙂
-Naima.
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independencegreen said:
Totally agree! What an interesting and truthful post, you really need to accept yourself and stop running away from yourself. Understanding your thoughts and feelings is a way of doing this. Thank you for such an inspirational post 🙂
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome:) I am glad you liked. Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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terry1954 said:
that is excellent. different times i have blogged about how we don’t accept ourselves because of external media. it is rediculous when you think about it. the name of the game with media is money and sales, not us, or how we feel about ourselves. great story!
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi Terry. Thanks for your words of encouragement. Its so true. Its great to be aware of it:) Namaste. ~ TW
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Supersede said:
Reblogged this on supersede.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks for the reblogg!! Namaste. ~ TW
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saura8h said:
very well written. Thank you for your post.
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome. Glad you liked it! Namaste. ~ TW
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Patti Clark said:
Well said. This is not a dress rehearsal! It’s indeed a shame how often people try to escape this reality when we have such precious little time.
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The Truth Warrior said:
So true:) We need to choose to spend our time wisely. Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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Tina Del Buono, PMAC said:
Great advice T.W., meditation is so very good for one soul and total body. Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks Tina:) Same to you. Namaste. ~ TW
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hoping4astory said:
good post!
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks:)
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makeacrane said:
I agree with all those points. Sleep is important as well! And writing what it is you are thankful for…and sending to someone everyday (an exchange)…and artwork…creating…exercise…
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks for sharing. I agree with all you have said. Namaste. ~ TW
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Ben Naga said:
My comment?
“Manifesto For Revolution
A. Revolution In Daily Practice
To work with others in a spirit of free cooperation to the extent of our capacity, to enter into debate with an open heart and mind, to read, to write, to share ideas, to play or listen to music, to explore the potentials of consciousness, to enter into authentic intimate relationships with others, to question received wisdom and to encourage, facilitate and support others to do so; these are the types of activity which comprise the revolutionary’s daily programme of tasks at our current point of political development.
B. The Overall Objective Of Revolution
The most powerful revolutionary act consists in the raising of an individual’s consciousness – and this may be one’s own or that of another – in the direction of an increased awareness, understanding and appreciation of the situation in which we find ourselves together, accompanied by the development of a self confidence in assuming personal responsibility for exercising a self directed moral autonomy in concert with the physical and social setting to the greater good of all.”
– from http://bennaga.wordpress.com/2012/07/04/manifesto-for-revolution/
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi Ben. I really like your “Manifesto For Revolution”. Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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Alex Jones said:
Good insightful post. We are encouraged to be in a state of constant need, to eject ourselves, thus we become unhappy and anxious, leading to addictions.
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The Truth Warrior said:
So true! Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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Ian Gardner said:
re. ” . . . we can never escape who we really are.” It is unwise to use absolutes such as “never”. 🙂
The normal process of inevitable enlightenment is occurring constantly in all of us but the practices and disciplines you mention expedite this process. We feel safe in the morass we have created for ourselves and are, therefore, reluctant to move out of it – it is our “safety blanket” so to speak: children often hold on to such pieces of material or require them in order to go to sleep.
Emotions – creations of our minds – described in my writings for what they are, have to be seen in the correct light in order that they can be put to rest and bring peace.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi Ian:) Thanks again for sharing your wonderful words of wisdom. So true!! Namaste. ~ TW
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Shinken del Fénix said:
Only with truth can you be authentic, I believe that a creative warrior must commune with the self in order to surpass the self. Never will one be whole or in accordance with truth if they don’t first look within
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The Truth Warrior said:
I totally agree:) I love your line – “creative warrior must commune with the self in order to surpass the self” Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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Shinken del Fénix said:
I’m honoured that that stood out to you. It was my pleasure *warrior-bow*
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Organized Living Essentials said:
Brilliant content and beautifully written. Thank you!
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thank you:) Namaste. ~ TW
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Robert Stephenson said:
LOve the tips, as an nlp coach and hypnotherapist, it’s so important to reconnect with yourself and continue to do what makes your heart sing
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The Truth Warrior said:
So true!! Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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wsforchrist said:
Loved your post. What came to mind for me was a time in my life when I was trying to escape the emotional pain of an unhappy marriage. Eventually, I met the pain head on, experienced it for what it was, and got on with my life. Happiness ensued.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi. Thank you for sharing your honesty. Great to hear from you. Namaste. ~ TW
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Writings for a Blissful Soul said:
I truly believe one of the most empowering journeys we will take in life is that of self-awareness &, as you so beautiful emphasize, self-acceptance. When we sit with ourselves, we not only heal pain, fear, or sadness, but we also affirm our right to feel heard, accepted, & loved. Thank you so much for this beautiful reminder! Peace & Namaste!
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome:) Thank you for your inspiring and encouraging words. Self-awareness is the key! Namaste. ~ TW
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Jeff Brunson said:
I’ve become a fan of the writing of Fr. Richard Rohr. I’m now reading his most recent, “Breathing Underwater.” Your post made me think of much of what he writes about as he wants to see us find the freedom in letting go. Thanks for following my blog and I look forward to following you and reading more. Jeff
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi Jeff. I will check out Fr. Richard Rohr. He sounds very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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Grass Oil by Molly Field said:
Getting back to basics is what will get us back. Too much media. Too much influence. I was on vacation w/o easy broadband for 10 days and I loved it. Great post. Thanks for the recentering.
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome. Glad you liked it. Namaste. ~ TW
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Mr.B said:
Very inspirational post looking forward to reading more.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thank you for your encouraging comment:) Namaste. ~ TW
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transition2balance said:
Hi! I’m just letting you know that I’ve nominated you for a Lovely Blog Award that’s going around wordpress website right now 🙂
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thank you for your wonderful Lovely Blog Award nomination:) You are very kind. Namaste. ~ TW
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