Overthinking was one of the biggest things holding me back, but I had it completely wrong. I thought it meant I was having too many thoughts. That is not actually true. I was not thinking any more thoughts than anyone else. The real issue was that I was too attached to my thoughts. A negative thought or limiting belief would enter my mind, I would pour energy into it, and before I knew it I was overwhelmed, dysregulated, and stuck on the hamster wheel of my own mind. The thing that changed everything was learning to see thoughts as things. Just objects passing through my awareness, like my phone, my shirt, or my car. I started observing the thought, letting it go, and returning to what actually mattered. The more I practiced that, the easier it became to stay present and focused.

Integrity means doing the right thing (even when no one is looking) - when we don't do whats right we steal from ourselves or others. Non-stealing is one of the primary principles of a peaceful life -- not stealing money, objects, ideas, time, peace, happiness, growth, etc. And it also includes only doing honest work that does rob people of their money, health, and happiness. Ask yourself, 'what is the right thing to do in this moment?' --- if you don't follow what you know is right you are stealing from yourself or someone else in some way, shape, or form. How is your relationship with Integrity? Can you hear the guidance?

The Truth cannot be put into words. It can only be experienced directly in quiet observation. "You cannot see Reality with your mind." -- Zen The mind is filter that you (the observer) experiences life through -- it is a collection of perceptions, beliefs, concepts, narratives, and words conditioned by one's personal and ancestral past. We get attached to the mind and can only see life through its limited perspective -- duality, ego, craving, aversion, and fear of death. According to the 8-limbed Path of Yoga to see the Truth one must purify the mind with meditation. Through the practice of meditation (awareness and non-attachment) the mind becomes purified of all conditioned perceptions, beliefs, etc. and all that remains is the experience of the Truth. Do you meditate?

“Just as the light of a candle has the power to dispel darkness in a room, so also the light developed in one man can help dispel darkness in several others.” ― Sayagyi U Ba Khin

It has been such a pleasure meeting so many from this group. Monday crown meditation has been going every week for over a year. I have had the pleasure of watching so many people grow and change. This coming Monday will be our last evening hosted with conscious warriors. Even if you have never joined before We would love to have you come and meditate.