Access Your Higher Self by Shedding the Need for More
In a culture that incessantly promotes the pursuit of more—more achievements, more possessions, more business—it's crucial to pause and question whether this constant need for excess is truly serving our well-being. The relentless focus on doing more, having more, and earning more often obscures what is genuinely important and mind-sparking. In this blog post, we'll explore the impact of excess in our lives and delve into the transformative power of stripping away the unnecessary.
What happens in our pursuit for more?
Our societal programming glorifies doing more, getting more, and working more. The pursuit of endless effort without a defined endpoint robs us of satisfaction, and celebration, and contributes to persistent stress.
Contrary to the belief that stress is a positive motivator, it often becomes an incessant companion in our daily lives. The absence of a clear endpoint leads to a lack of satisfaction and celebration. It's crucial to challenge the notion that stress is the driving force behind productivity, a batch of honor, and recognize the importance of finding joy in the journey.
Stripping Away the Excess
Imagine a life without the burden of excess—physically, mentally, in relationships, and commitments. What if we embraced the idea of doing less, having less, and committing to less? The result is a void that might initially seem daunting. However, within this void lies an opportunity for self-reflection. By removing the external distractions, we create room to explore our inner selves and examine the motivations behind our desires.
Exploring the Inner World
When the excess is stripped away, we're forced to confront the reasons behind our constant desire for more. What lies beneath this craving? The void created by this removal is a canvas upon which we can paint a deeper understanding of ourselves. It's a chance to release trapped emotions and energy, paving the way for personal growth and self-discovery.
Transcending Levels of Consciousness
In our pursuit of external achievements and acquisitions, we often neglect the most critical aspect of our existence—the state of our inner being. The constant focus on the external world becomes a distraction, hindering our ability to transcend to higher levels of consciousness. The state of our inner reality profoundly influences our external reality, making it imperative to allocate time for self-awareness and spiritual development.
Personal Experience
I used to live in a near-constant state of subtle anxiety, always feeling the need to be somewhere else or do something different. If I was at work, I felt like I should be at home with the kids. If I was with the kids, I felt like I should be relaxing. If I was relaxing, I felt like I should be working.
On top of that, I was overcommitting. Taking on more and more. At one time I had 14 social events during one holiday season! (And none of them were with my (at the time) young children). Not to mention I was also balancing work and everything else at the time.
It has been a while now that I have prioritized again and again myself. To retreat- to intentionally live a life of contemplation and allow the rest of the “doing” to fall in around that. Work, kids, and new business endeavors, actually happen with ease.
Visualization Practice
As we remove the excess, it's an opportunity to look inside and question our wants. A powerful visualization exercise can aid in this process.
Find a quiet space, close your eyes, and envision a beautiful environment.
Imagine carrying a metaphorical backpack filled with all your possessions, responsibilities, desires, relationships, and commitments. Feel the weight on your shoulders.
Remove all the items from your backpack that represent physical, mental, and emotional excess. Let go of them. Watch them float away and disappear.
Observe what emotions were released by removing the excess.
Now, explore the items left in the backpack. Reflect on why you didn’t remove these items and what emotions or attachments are associated with them.
And finally, ask yourself, with what do I plan to fill the void that was created?
In conclusion, the constant need for more can be a barrier to reaching our higher selves. By acknowledging and addressing this tendency, we can embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery.
Embrace the void, explore your inner world, and transcend the levels of consciousness, for the state of your inner being is the true foundation of your reality.