It’s so easy, isn’t it, to look outside ourselves and point to all the reasons why life is the way it is. We can spend a lot of time blaming circumstances, other people, the past, or even the state of the world. But the deeper spiritual invitation — the one that leads to real transformation — is to look within.
Now, I know some of you might be thinking, “But I’m not responsible for _________ (fill in the blank).”And you may be right. Yet the deeper truth is this: while we may not be responsible for everything that happens, we are always responsible for how we respond. That is where our power lives.
Real growth happens when we have the courage to be radically honest with ourselves — to pause long enough to notice what’s really going on inside, how we’re truly feeling, and how we’re reacting to what’s happening around us.
Think about it:
· How often do we complain to our best friend about our partner, instead of sitting down and having an honest, heartfelt conversation with the person who upset us?
· How often do we whine about our job, rather than recognizing we have the power to choose — to seek something new, or to shift our perspective and find gratitude for the opportunities it provides?
Every time we turn inward and take responsibility for our inner world, we reclaim our creative power. We stop being victims of life and start becoming conscious participants in it. That’s the spiritual work — and the invitation of this teaching.
Here’s a practice to help you Discover Your Inner Truth: take time to gently and honestly explore what’s true for you. Notice where you might be reacting instead of responding. Pay attention to the stories you’re telling yourself and whether they still serve you. And most importantly, give yourself permission to tell yourself the truth — even if it’s uncomfortable.
The more willing we are to look within, the more freedom, peace, and possibility we create in our lives. Your inner truth is not something you need to find “out there” — it’s already within you, waiting to be seen and lived.
Rev Gayle
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