"The mind in its natural state can be compared to the sky,
covered by layers of cloud which hide its true nature."
Kalu Rinipoche
Create a sense of who you are: thoughtful, sensitive, funny, loyal or reserved. Do not allow any censure while choosing your words. Choose as many as you can and hold them in your heart. Let them bring to you feelings of comfort and love. This is your core.
When you look outside of this moment, you may feel the necessity to cover some elements of who you are. You may be okay exploring the lovely self in private, but feel extremely vulnerable in allowing others to see.
This is where you begin to cover your essence with layers. Some coverings will be a heavy blanket to make it impossible for anyone to see through. Other layers might be shear like a veil so a person could get glimpses of your true nature. You stack layers upon layers, building a stack of heaviness and distance.
You allow the outer world to view only selected pieces of your self, while you deliberately hide the rest. This creates a sense of falseness, pulling us out of balance. As you try to maintain this projected image, personal respect, honor, and value dissipates.
Disregard poor choices of your past. Apply forgiveness generously. Place your hand gently upon your heart, embracing the goodness inside. Begin anew, remaining as close to your true nature as you possibly can while watching self-acceptance grow!
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