The Voices Within
Navigating the Constant Chatter Within Your Mind
Have you ever noticed that there is a constant voice inside your head that never stops talking? It’s as if it’s always vocalizing your every experience in the outer world — an incessant chatter that tries to make you feel comfortable with your surroundings.
This internal dialogue seems like a coping mechanism, attempting to protect you from whatever is happening in the outer world. Have you ever wondered why it repeats what you see through your eyes? For instance, when you observe a tree, the voice comments on its beauty, describing the magnificent green leaves, creating a narrative that adds a layer of understanding to your perception.
Even when you’re trying to sleep, the voice persists, discussing your upcoming interview and perhaps advising you to sleep early. But what purpose does it serve? The tree will remain, the interview will conclude and the world won’t change. Yet, that inner voice strives to give the impression that things are more in control than they might be.
While the outer world remains constant, we have the power to change our inner world. Recognizing that the constant chatter does not define you, that you are beyond those voices that sow doubt or caution against certain actions, is liberating.
Once you understand this, you free yourself from the confines of that inner monologue. You realize that you are recreating the outside world within yourself, essentially living in your mind. What if you decide to change this narrative? What if you choose to create your reality instead of letting the voice dictate your perception?
By using this inner voice wisely and not letting it control you, you may discover the mysterious forces of the universe. Get to know the one who observes the voice, and you’ll unravel one of the great mysteries of creation. During this journey, you discover what makes you, you. It’s like finding your special tune in the big, beautiful song of life, where your melody adds something wonderful to the dance of the universe.
May your days be filled with joy, purpose, and moments that warm your heart.✨💖
© Poonam Vashist 2023
P.S.: These thoughts were sparked by the wisdom shared in “The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself.”
