HABITS

Sometimes we have habits or practices that cause us pain, yet we continue to do them. This is because that same action also brings us comfort in some way. Being honest with ourselves in this regard is key to knowing whether or not we really want to change them.

When we look deeply a nd honestly at habits we can’t seem to let go of, one of two things will occur: Either we will see how this habit is not benefitting us at the deepest levels, and we will be able to change that habit much more easily; or we may find that we are only trying to stop a habit or practice because we have been domesticated into thinking it’s really bad, but that for ourselves, we don’t really feel that way. In this case our agreement is renewed, and our habit becomes a better word - a “practice.”

In either case, awareness in the moment is key.

Practice

With awareness of how we really feel about a particular habit, we regain something very important: our ability to make a choice, to say yes or no all over again. Having unconditional love for yourself is the key to knowing what is really true for you.

Living a Life of Awareness

~ Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.