"What a liberation to realize that the 'voice in my head' is not who I am. Who am I then? The one who sees that." This realization shifted my entire perspective. I learned that my thoughts do not define me; instead, they are merely a voice that I can observe. This practice of separation allowed me to understand my true nature beyond the incessant rumblings of my mind, guiding me towards a state of calm awareness."
"For nearly forty years, I lived on autopilot. I did not like a lot of the thoughts in my head, but I had no idea that I had control over them. Instead, I cringed, tried to push them away, distracted myself by staying busy... I felt like a truly awful person deep down. Whoa. I am so sorry, past self, that you lived like that. I hold you in love. Deep love." This reflection made me realize how longstanding negative self-perceptions can fuel inner turmoil, and how much compassion towards myself is essential for healing.
"Separating me and my thoughts has become my daily practice. I remember the first time I was able to dialogue with my thoughts... I asked, ‘Who is saying that?’ A swirl of dark energy inside and around me got tighter and darker and meaner as it growled, ‘Me.’ This moment highlighted for me how my inner critic operates and how important it is to confront these voices rather than simply accept them.
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