Words with myself Luke Rixson

In this insightful episode, we delve into the nuanced differences between being truthful and being honest. While truthfulness involves a commitment to facts, honesty encompasses a deeper level of openness and vulnerability. Discover how living with integrity and in truth can harmonize your life and bring ease, rather than the stress of maintaining lies.The discussion further explores the challenges of being honest with oneself and others. We often prioritize the needs of others over our own, leading to diluted personal truth and potential resentment. Learn why establishing boundaries and being selective about whom you share your energy with is crucial for maintaining mental and emotional well-being.Moreover, the episode emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-love. By prioritizing our own needs, we can avoid the cycle of constant giving that leaves us drained and unable to truly connect with others. Discover practical tips on how to show up for yourself, from taking personal time to engaging in self-loving activities.Join us for a thought-provoking journey into the essence of honesty, self-care, and how to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

What do you want? Why do you want it? Are you willing to pay the price required? If so, take action. If not, you need to work out if it is something you truly want and have a solid reason for why you want it. The universe is always listening. If you are giving it mixed messages, the universe will return by providing mixed opportunities. Alignment is key.

Control is largely, an illusion. We believe we can control our lives because we control a few variables. Despite our desperate attempts, fighting with ourselves and trying to impose our will onto the world is futile, even if it happens, it will leave us in ruins.

Onions have layers, Humans have layers. So does the ego it seems.
 
We can get really wrapped up in our sense of self sometimes, but when digging beneath the surface it can be hard to truly decipher where we begin and where we end, where the conditioning starts and finishes. Who are you? Are you happy with who you are? What made you the person you are today?

Stress affects different people in different ways. However, if you are not dealing with and managing your stress correctly, it can quickly metastasise into all sorts of issues. Illness, depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue and a constant feeling of burnout are just some of the ways that stress can choose to manifest itself in your life if not properly managed.
 
Stress isn't so much an obvious feeling like anger, nor is it as easy to identify as many of us have become accustomed to our stress. It is important that we are aware of our stressors and our coping mechanisms so that we can identify and properly manage our stress to be healthy individuals.

Who Are You Really?
 
In this episode of Words With Myself, we discuss the identity of self and the paradox of identity. We identify with this perception of ourselves, this character curated for our consciousness to inhabit. But is that truly all you are, if you sit back and meditate it won't be long before you notice you are not the thinker of your thoughts, so who are you really?