You Are NOT Your Thoughts or Emotions
“The worst place you can live in is inside of an uncontrolled mind.” - Dr. Joe Dispenza
This week, let's explore how we can reclaim our power by understanding that our thoughts are not facts, and we are not our emotions.
Most of the time, we find ourselves as mere passengers in our own lives, reacting to situations without choosing our responses. Our experiences filter through our minds, and before they become our reality, we must recognize that we have far more control over this filter than we often believe.
The Biggest Lie We've Been Sold
We often think our emotions happen to us, that our thoughts just appear, and that our actions are automatic. However, the truth is that we can learn to control our minds and master our emotions, allowing us to remain calm even amidst chaos. This shift doesn't just change our internal dialogue; it transforms our entire lives. Once we influence our inner world, we can create positive changes in our outer world.
How Your Consciousness Works
#1 Your Thoughts Are NOT Facts.
What you worry about, what you stress about, and what happens to you… they are not all true. We treat them as if they were all important and as if they all demand our attention but most of these events are just noise.
Your brain produces thousands of thoughts per day and the vast majority of them are completely useless. They are repetitive, negative, based on outdated information and past experiences that no longer serve you. Yet you're allowing these thoughts to control your emotional state and dictate your actions, determining the quality of your life.
Everything shifts when you realize that you are not your thoughts, that you are the awareness that observes thoughts.
#2 You Are NOT Your Emotions.
Emotions are reactions and responses that happens in your body based on your thoughts and biochemistry. They are not permanent states, and they are certainly not your identity. They do not define who we are. When we identify with our emotions, we grant them control over us.
Instead of saying, “I'm angry,” try “I notice anger moving through me right now.” In the first statement, you are the anger. In the second statement, you are the observer of the anger. You are the space in which anger is appearing but you are not the anger itself.
Observe your emotions without being them. That gives you the ability to feel them without being controlled by them.
Practice Observing This Week
This week, I encourage you to observe your thoughts and emotions closely. Ask yourself:
What is this?
Why am I feeling this in my body?
What thought preceded this emotion?
Is this emotion based on what's happening right now or a story I'm telling myself?
You may be surprised to discover that many negative emotions are rooted in stories rather than facts. By recognizing this, those feelings will begin to lose their grip on you. You can feel anger without becoming angry; you can notice frustration without allowing it to dictate your actions.
It's Your Choice
Will you listen and change, or will you listen and ignore?
“If knowledge is power, learning is your superpower” - Jim Kwik
As you practice being an observer this week, you will start breaking old patterns and choosing something different. Embrace the journey toward emotional mastery and enjoy the freedom that comes with it.
