We have beliefs based on what we learned and the story we told ourselves about what happened. When new things happen, and they don’t align with our beliefs, we feel disturbed; our emotions flare up. From there, our mind creates a narrative and keeps repeating it to us, and tells us to take cover and defend ourselves.
All this defending and protecting goes on in us and prevents us from living fully and growing.
Just notice. Be the observer of what is going on inside you, and don’t participate.
Ah, Chapter 1,The Untethered Soul. Just got through it this morning. Looking forward to Chap. 2 and beyond. Thanks for the recommendation.
I needed to be reminded that I still need to read that book, perfect