The lies we tell ourselves...

We lie to ourselves. It's the truth. We tell ourselves if only we had this or that, if only we could be here or there, then our life would be better. We pick out specifics about what we think we need and want in order to live more happily. We rarely look into ourselves to see why we feel we are missing so much in our life. 

The truth is that under the same exact conditions, we are completely accepting of what is when we feel good about ourselves. When we see the glass as half full, the beverage in the glass doesn't matter. This is because we see ourselves as complete. However, when we are feeling low, no matter how full our glass is, it's just never full enough.

This condition is one that can never be remedied. No amount of "stuff" will fill that void. We are not taught to dig deep within ourselves, pull out the rot and then replace it on our own, although we are perfectly capable of it. We are always directed to something out there, out in the world, out in society, in someone else to look at to try to fill the void or fix the void. 

I don't blame you. It's the only way today's society and the economy can function. If people actually realize that no "thing" or "person" can fill the void, and that it's a never-ending job of working on yourself, then we would stop spending so much money and time looking outside ourselves for peace. 

Peace is a state of mind. It's not a "thing" easily achieved through purchases and material goods. It's not a location either nor is it who you're with. It's a state of being and it's demonstrated through your actions towards yourself and others. 

Now that you know, though truly I'm thinking you already knew this in your inner core, I expect you to tell yourself the truth and instead of looking outside yourself for the "fix," look within, know your broken pieces are what makes you beautiful and complete as only you can be. Only your broken pieces fit together perfectly like a jigsaw puzzle which eventually allows others to see you as whole.

Lesson: The truth is so much more beautiful and empowering than the lies we tell ourselves. Believe me, I see you. :)