It’s funny to imagine our lives as something we spend a lot of time avoiding, because it seems like that would be impossible to do. Our existence consists of everything we engage in, from showering to sleeping, but also a lot of busywork that distracts us and keeps us from looking inward. Experiencing life from the inside means taking time each day to simply be alone and quiet in the presence of our soul. Many of us are so out of practice that it’s almost unnerving to have a moment to ourselves. As a result, we may have stopped trying to carve out that time to take a seat at the center of our lives.
One of the reasons it can be uncomfortable to sit with ourselves is because when we do, we tend to hear an inner voice that might question the way we’re living or some of the choices we’re making. Sometimes the voice reminds us of our secret yearnings, dreams we thought we had forgotten. When we already feel overwhelmed by our busy schedules, the idea of hearing this inner voice can be exhausting. However, its reflections are the cords that connect us to our authentic selves and are the very things that make our lives worth living. When we continually avoid connecting with ourselves, we risk losing out on the true purpose of our existence.
To begin the process of being more present in your life, you might want to set aside just a few minutes each day to simply sit with yourself. This doesn’t mean watching a movie or reading a book, but taking time daily for self-examination to avoid the avoidance, to be with yourself in an open way. After a while, you may start to enjoy this part of the day so much that you make less busywork for yourself — so you can spend more time at the center of your own life, rather than hovering like a planet around the sun.
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