Awareness: Discovering Deeper Truth Within

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In today's email, we're exploring the transformative wisdom of Anthony De Mello, whose teachings from Awareness: Conversations with the Masters* offer profound insights for our daily lives.

In today's email, you'll discover how to:

• Becoming a Silent Witness to Your Inner World

• Releasing Expectations While Maintaining Intentions

Here are 2 quotes, 2 tips, and 1 question to help you build healthy habits this week…

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2 Quotes

1. "Awareness, awareness, awareness! In awareness is healing; in awareness is truth; in awareness is salvation; in awareness is spirituality; in awareness is growth." - Anthony De Mello

    

2. "We see people and things not as they are, but as we are." - Anthony De Mello
   
   
   

2 Tips

1) Observe Your Inner Narrator As a Silent Witness

Why:

Our minds constantly narrate our experiences, often creating stories that cause unnecessary suffering. When we learn to observe these thoughts without immediate judgment, we gain freedom from unhelpful patterns. This simple practice of becoming a witness to your inner world helps you step back from the drama of your thoughts and recognize that you are not your thoughts.

This perspective shift brings clarity, peace, and the ability to respond thoughtfully rather than react automatically to life's challenges.

Start building this powerful awareness habit with these simple steps:

• Begin with short sessions: Set aside 5-10 minutes each morning to sit quietly. Close your eyes or softly gaze downward.

   

• Notice without judgment: As thoughts arise, simply observe them. Imagine they are clouds passing across the sky of your mind - you're just watching them float by.

   

• Label gently: When you notice yourself getting caught in a thought, gently label it: "Planning," "Worrying," "Remembering," then return to watching.

   

• Expand to daily life: After practicing in quiet moments, begin extending this awareness into everyday activities:

  • While washing dishes, notice when your mind wanders from the sensation of warm water to worries about tomorrow

  • During conversations, catch yourself forming judgments or planning your response instead of truly listening

  • In moments of stress, pause to observe your racing thoughts rather than being swept away by them

     

• Practice regularly: The power of this technique grows with consistency. Even 5 minutes daily builds the "awareness muscle".

Resources to support you:

• Book: Awareness: Conversations with the Masters* by Anthony De Mello offers deeper insights into this transformative practice.

2) Release Expectations Without Losing Intentions

Why:

Expectations are often the hidden source of our disappointment and stress. When we expect specific outcomes, we set ourselves up for frustration when reality unfolds differently. Yet, we still need direction and purpose in life.

The art of releasing expectations while maintaining clear intentions creates a powerful balance - you remain purposeful and motivated without the suffering that comes from rigid demands on reality. This practice brings greater peace, adaptability, and genuine satisfaction as you move through life with both direction and openness.

Transform your relationship with expectations using these practical steps:

• Distinguish between intentions and expectations: An intention is a conscious direction you set; an expectation is a demand that something specific must happen. Notice the difference in how each feels in your body.

   

• Set clear intentions: Each morning, take a moment to set 1-3 clear intentions for your day. These might include: "I intend to bring kindness to my interactions" or "I intend to make progress on my project with full attention."

   

• Recognize your expectations: Throughout the day, pause when you feel disappointment, frustration, or anxiety. Ask yourself, "What expectation am I holding right now that reality isn't meeting?"

   

• Practice letting go: When you identify an expectation, take a deep breath and mentally release it. Remind yourself: "I can have my intention without demanding this specific outcome."

   

• Welcome the unexpected: When things don't go as planned, ask yourself, "What opportunities might this situation offer?"

   

• Keep a journal: Spend 5 minutes each evening reflecting on how releasing expectations affected your day. Note moments of both challenge and freedom.

Resources to support you:

• Book: The Wisdom of Insecurity* by Alan Watts complements De Mello's teachings on letting go of expectations.

• Practice: Try this guided meditation on InsightTimer: Letting Go Of Expectations | Hillary Talbott.

1 Question

If you suddenly woke up with no memories of who you were, what beliefs about yourself and the world would you choose to adopt, and why?

Thanks for reading! We hope you enjoy your week.

With gratitude,

MindfulMornings

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