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Inside each one of us lies our truth.  We know its presence, and when we live by our truth an ease of flow begins to happen.  We are carried in happiness and feel more joy in our lives.  Whenever we step outside of our truth- when our actions don’t match our beliefs- we encounter more resistance and struggle.  As if our inner true essence is being stifled, creating suffering.

Often we know what we believe in, but we aren’t staying true to ourselves.  We believe we should spend time playing with our children each day.  When we don’t we suffer emotionally.  We believe we should listen.  When we don’t we create inner conflict.  We believe we should spend quality time with our spouse or significant other, and when we don’t our relationship suffers.

Much of our struggles in life come about from not living by our beliefs.  Our beliefs are there to guide us and keep us on the path of love, compassion, and forgiveness.  Often we choose to walk through the thorny bushes suffering painful pricks.  Bleeding from the inside out all because we didn’t stay true to ourselves.

Your truth, your beliefs speak to you in soft whispers, or a feeling that overcomes your body.  Many times feelings are the true indication of your belief and not the noisy words crashing through your head.  We forget to listen to ourselves.  We don’t align with our truth by forming bad habits that we struggle to get out of.  We suffer addictions.  Food addiction, alcohol addiction, drug addiction, approval addiction, all going against our truth causing a cycle of pain.

When we know we should say no, but keep responding yes for fear of approval and acceptance, we are not listening to our truth.  Today, remember your truth is the one worth fighting for and believing in!  We must seek our own acceptance not that of others.  If we live by what we believe, the world becomes our oyster and we stop seeking outside approval that only leads to suffering, and extinguishing of our light.

Each time your actions don’t match your truth, don’t align with your beliefs, you suffer the difference.  Happiness comes from listening quietly to your own heart.  Happiness comes from self-acceptance.  Happiness comes when your actions stay true to your beliefs. 

 
The next time you experience inner conflict ask yourself – am I staying true to what I believe?

 


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Vishnu
08/28/2011 1:08pm

Wendy - happiness does come from staying true to our beliefs. But sometimes we grow up with these very limiting beliefs and in those cases, certain beliefs have to be thrown out the door because they could be holding us back from whom we can become. What do you do when a belief is limiting you from becoming who you are?

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Nicole
08/29/2011 11:36am

Beautifully said Wendy. So true.
Always listen too your heart!! :)

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08/29/2011 4:43pm

@Vishnu-

I totally understand what you are saying. I strive to let go of beliefs that are limiting or no longer suit me. To stay open and be willing to change. Usually I start to get a gut feeling when something is off. I hope you have a wonderful day!

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08/29/2011 4:43pm

Loved this post, Wendy!

The principles we value, our beliefs about how we should live life, the internal whisper to live with compassion, courage and decency, is the only real way to live. Otherwise, as you so eloquently put it, we end up walking through the thorny bushes of life suffering painful pricks.

Be good!

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08/29/2011 4:45pm

@Nicole-

Thank you Nicole! Love the idea of letting your heart be your guide :)

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08/29/2011 4:47pm

@Ken-

Thanks Ken! I know for me personally, when I suffer it is usually for those reasons. Have a great day!

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08/31/2011 4:54pm

Just wanted to let you know that I'm still here- I still read in my reader every morning!

I like the "your actions stay true to your beliefs..."

words clutter around in my head and make noise all the time!

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