"Often I wonder if meditation can change people’s personalities and behaviors. Does the fundamental act of meditation make us better human beings? After much deliberation, I would like to respond, “Yes”. Meditation can advance us as individuals, but not without self-observation and a will to change."
Join Wren in this weeks podcast episode 99.
"As the Observer " to examine the world around us with curiosity and not judgement.
Meditation, being just one aspect that truly allows space for observation of self without judgment. “It's the act of paying attention… that gradually slows the rushing river [of thoughts and emotions] that would allow you to experience a bit of space between what you were looking at and the simple awareness of looking.” Most of us lose awareness or control during an angry outburst and If responses to situations can be altered, these actions can then lead to personality changes.
This technique increases perception of the higher Self,
also known as the spirit or soul. By introspecting on our inner condition after meditation, we become aware of our spiritual progress, and subsequently transform our hearts to openly accept divine grace.
Simply meditating is not enough. In order to change our thoughts, our emotional reactions and our personality, we must meditate and introspect with curiosity about our true divine nature. Becoming aware of the higher Self can change our thoughts, our emotional reactions and our personality.
Observation is possible of the external world, the mind and the inner self. They are all interconnected but, as stated before, simply looking is not enough...
