Today I want to share with you an episode I did a few years ago that I still get comments with to this day...I hope it helps you this week... I'll be sharing a chapter from a book that has brought me significant clarity and direction, and I hope it can do the same for you. The book in question is The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer. This piece of literature has been a massive inspiration in my life, particularly during times when I've struggled with the incessant chatter of my mind. The Voice Inside Your Head We all have this internal dialogue that makes it difficult sometimes to focus on life as it unfolds. Whether we're reliving the past or worrying about the future, these thoughts can become significant distractions. Today, I'll be reading the first chapter of The Untethered Soul, titled "The Voice Inside Your Head," and sharing some insights along the way. The Constant Mental Dialogue In case you haven't noticed, you have a mental dialogue going on inside your head that never stops. It keeps talking incessantly, covering every mundane and significant aspect of your life. Have you ever wondered why it talks, how it decides what to say, and when to say it? How much of what it says is true or even important? If right now you're thinking, "I don't have a voice inside my head," that's the voice I'm talking about. It's essential to step back and get to know this internal voice a little better. Typically, we're too close to it to be objective, so it requires conscious effort to observe it without interference. Recognizing and Observing the Voice Imagine you're driving and suddenly remember that you forgot to call someone. Your mind then embarks on a dialogue of guilt, worry, and justification. This voice takes both sides of every conversation. It's indifferent to the stance it takes, as long as it keeps talking. When you're tired and trying to sleep, this voice can keep you awake by cycling through worries and reminders. Even if what it says is soothing and nice, it's still disrupting your ability to rest genuinely. Stepping Back from the Noise The most effective way to free yourself from this incessant chatter is to step back and view the voice objectively. Don’t differentiate between what it says; realize that you're merely the observer of the voice. If you hear it talking, it's obviously not you. You're the one noticing it. Finding Objectivity To truly grow, you must recognize that you are not the voice of your mind; you're the one hearing it. This understanding is pivotal. Most people's efforts to find themselves involve identifying with various aspects of their personality, trying to figure out which voice represents their true self. The reality is, you're none of those voices. Examining Your Mental Model of Reality When you recreate the world within your mind, you experience a personal representation rather than the actual reality. This mental narration can help you feel in control, but it also buffers you from life's true essence. The mind creates a semblance of control by processing experiences through a mental framework of past memories and future anxieties. Living Beyond the Melodrama The mental voice talks because you've given it the job of making you feel secure. It narrates your life, judges it, and creates a mental model different from actual reality. By attempting to control this internal narrative, you're only holding yourself back from genuinely experiencing life. True Personal Growth Real personal growth comes from transcending the part of yourself that feels unsafe and needs constant protection. This is achieved by consistently remembering that you're the observer of the voice, not the voice itself. This realization opens the door to profound self-awareness and personal power. I hope these ideas inspire you to explore your internal dialogue more deeply and recognize that you are the one in control of your mind. It’s crucial to remember that your mind is a tool, and by gaining objectivity and George
