Mental awareness is a complicated topic. It has endless variables of why, how, what. It is a beast that takes self control. It controls our thoughts and the overall perception we have of the world. It leads us to doubt ourselves, create scenarios that aren’t real, undervalue our worth, become a shell of depressed emotions, and on and on. How do we “own” it? How do we not hurt those around us by being selfish, by being REAL.
Self-awareness is something that we all can be better at. The struggle of being a better person, the idea that we “have” be compared to someone else, the “want” to be in a state of bliss and excitement, is something that floods our minds when we can’t be happy inside. STOP! You are worth it, you can be better, just be YOU!
For example, I created this experience online to voice my internal struggles. I am nowhere near perfect. I understand my faults. I do believe that I provide a meaningful life for those around me. I do feel loved and accepted. I do feel worthy of this life I have. I just wish my mind could do the same. Comparison to others and experiences is a disease in itself. STOP!
So here are some things to consider when going through life:
- Accept the reality you currently have
- Life can always get better
- Take steps to better the internal perception you have (i.e. meditation is great, use it!)
- Lean on others that love you, they want what’s best, accept it!
- Be YOU! You deserve to be happy!
- Understand your worth, your contribution to the world, don’t underestimate what you are!
- Find an outlet, a voice, a self acceptance, a sounding board, a person that listens
- Meditate, take time to reflect
- Don’t take your pain out on others, they don’t know what you’re going through, they may never understand
- Cry sometimes, don’t hold it in, I promise it helps!
At the end of the day, we all struggle with acceptance, self-doubt, being the best version of ourselves, understanding that life has obstacles, it is amazing, it is be beautiful, it’s painful, it’s LIFE. Be grateful. Accept your pain and happiness. Be YOU! People love you and ultimately you should love yourself. You can only control what you manifest. Be happy, be YOU!