"Discernment is a process of letting go of what we are not."
Father Thomas Keating
We change from life experiences more than simple aging. Often the movement is so gradual, we do not realize it ourselves. There are various reasons for shifts in our thinking and not all of them are due to trauma. A promotion, marriage, family extension or reduction can cause us pause just as a simple quote from a book can trigger our out look on life.
We might adapt our beliefs so slowly the change is not realized until later. We may casually float a statement out with friends and they may be startled by new information we have been mulling over for a great deal of time. When this adjusted way of thinking is 'outed' we may be called to redefine our comfort zone.
Our relationship to ourselves must be updated and fine tuned. We must follow through to change statements, actions, or thoughts to support our new ways. If we do not stay in touch with our inner spirit, we will not be aware of these shifts. If we are at the point where we don't feel as though we know ourselves any more, it is a red flag to delve inside and align our thoughts, actions, and words.
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