Stay Aligned

"Use your senses fully 

and let the alert stillness

within you be the perceiver,

rather than your mind."

Eckhart Tolle

Our mind reacts to situations, based upon previous experiences.  It does not filter out the differences between the past and the present, so the information our mind provides is not necessarily aligned with the current situation.  It is colored by numerous incidents that may not have any bearing on the present moment.

We need to pause prior to accepting an automated response.  If we examine what is before us rather than reacting with stored information, we will produce healthier actions that best represent our nature.   Is this information true?  Is this situation tainted by my past?  How do the feelings in my heart relate to the emotions in my mind?  

We are constantly changing and at times we are not even aware of our shifts.  We will remark about things once important to us, but suddenly realize we no longer are interested.  We may describe our selves in a particular way that is no longer true.  When we are in touch with our feelings, we will stay aligned and feel more confident about who we truly are.