Tag: change

What is being kind?

Posted on by philipdodson

We all like to think we are kind.

Let’s ask ourselves a few simple questions.

If we open a door for someone are we upset if they don’t say thank you? If we give someone a gift are we disappointed if they don’t reciprocate? If we compliment someone are we upset if they don’t give us one back?

If we are answering ‘yes’ then that’s not kindness, more manipulation.

Kindness has nothing attached and we are doing to bring ourselves inner joy. We don’t need reward or recognition. If we seek recognition then it is ego.

Be and be kind because we can and it brings joy to ourselves and others without obligations or burdens.

Kindness is from the heart with no strings, anything else has an agenda and comes from the mind.

It’s an inside job

Posted on by philipdodson

Life is an inside job.

Our inner state is the foundation for what we manifest and perceive in the exterior world.

If we are consumed by our mind and all its repeating thought patterns, then we only see others, events and the exterior world through the judgmental filters that our unconscious mind has created.

Then based on that, we act and react. It becomes a vicious circle and our unconscious judgments are only reinforced, because that is all our mind will allow us to see in our never-ending righteousness.

If we choose to simply witness our thoughts and not energise them, we can then remain conscious and present in this moment. Thus allowing us to see the exterior world as it truly is and without the judgements that cloud all our actions.

We can then enjoy an inner state of peace and acceptance of what is.

Suffering comes from our unconscious righteousness that our fragile ego needs.

Our entire existence is only perceived and controlled inside us and we control that alone. It is our choice as to how we want to see the exterior world and what we want to manifest in it, act and react to.

Sort the inside out and everything is as it is and we can enjoy peace.