The Inner Journey
Getting Off the Roller Coaster
Once again, so much useless energy being put into excuses. I could have
taken the tea bag back and forth to the kitchen tidy any number of times in
the space of time that I was procrastinating.
On another occasion, I was walking to the kitchen and I happened to notice
the key to the backdoor was still inserted in the deadlock. Having just had
this lock installed after being robbed the previous day, I thought to
myself...
"It would be wise to start getting used to NOT leaving the key in
the deadlock.
Since there was a small window quite close to the lock, someone could break
the glass, reach around quite easily and turn the key. Hence, the purpose of
the deadlock would be entirely defeated".
My Instinct (or Inner Truth), gave me the idea to go over and get the key,
but in the following moment, the old Ego steps in forever wanting things to go
easily and smoothly. The excuses then appear in the mind.
"That's a good idea, but start doing it the next time you leave the
house."
This type of argument is very seductive, and it takes a strong resolve to
see through its disguise. Its effect is to quickly kill the good nature of the
original idea by constantly delaying its implementation. It should be noticed
that the Ego did reluctantly recognise the truth of the idea, but smeared it
with its trade mark of rationalisation.
Rationalisations always appear very soon after the initial concept is
delivered by the True Self.
This is valuable for us to keep in mind since we are now able to see a
potential for confusion. We must learn to recognise the Instant Fear of
the Ego, and the normal decision making process that we would undergo as we
evaluate and compare through logical deduction. (Which is in itself a process
of seeking the Truth).
THE TRUTH IN INSTINCT:
The more effort you put into building this foundation of self awareness,
the more slicker the excuses can become. Through all the struggles of these
mental gymnastics, you must keep one thought in mind... "Excuses are the
voice of the Ego." The True Self just knows what is good and right. It
sees a situation and the answer or solution is there immediately. There is
no time spent formulating a plan of action; the True Self just KNOWS.
The True Self is knowledge. It is instantaneous and complete, and never needs
to be adjusted or fine tuned, but the Ego can also be considered a thinking
process over a period of time that will process countless options.
Be sure that your intuition or instinct will always deliver a concept, and
in the twinkling of an eye one is gifted with the wordless essence of
what is needed. How fortunate we are that our True Self is always loving and
willing to keep on being there for us. Unlike external happenings, our True
Self never stops trying to guide us through simplicity and Love. It will never
chastise us for any mistakes we make... it never lets us down... and it never
will. It persists in Love as we persist in our follies. This is the God within
us all. This is the Image that we are made in and it is constantly available
for our good and betterment.
As you develop this awareness and discipline, you also bring forth your
Inner Wisdom through the refinement of Instinct. The successful use of
instinct will highlight how Spirit is as much as a part of your being as the
Body is. When this link of Spirit and Body is truly made, you will begin to
have tremendous advances in your Spiritual and Personal development. You will
be well secure on your road to Wholeness.
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