It might sound like a cheesy quote you’d find on a notebook cover, but it’s actually much more profound than that. To see the truth behind these words, one needs to dive deep into a conscious state of being where we can witness how much our own actions, thoughts, and emotional ups and downs shape our life.
Of course, people can have so many different opinions on this topic. And I’m not here to say anyone’s opinion is wrong. I feel like this can be summed up by one quote:
“Truth is the sum of all truths.”
This means that every single person on this beautiful Earth has a unique perspective on things, and the one Truth with a capital T comes together from all these different views. At least that’s what I consider Truth.
Let me tell you, having this belief has significantly changed my life for the better. Not fighting to prove my point (or my truth) to anyone else, because I see that they have a different truth and both are equally real to each of us. If I believe that what I’m saying is 100% true, and so does the other person, then so it is – we both speak our own truth, even if they differ from one another. Then who’s to say whose truth is more true?
Obviously, we can’t always fully accept others’ truths—especially if they involve harming other living beings. But even then, if they have been programmed by their life and experiences to believe that this is the right thing to do, then they act from a place of their truth.
And I don’t really have an answer on how to change that or how to make the world a fully loving, conscious place where everyone’s truth comes from loving, respecting, and honoring all life. If you know the answer to this, then please share it in the comments, I’d love to hear about it!
This illustrates how life reflects a different picture to each of us. Even if two people are standing in the exact same spot, looking at the exact same thing, they see different pictures.
As I mentioned before, such differences come from the beliefs and experiences we’ve acquired throughout our lives. Especially in early childhood, we are very receptive to absorbing beliefs about people, life, money, and more from our environment, particularly from our parents, siblings and immediate caretakers.
In adulthood, we might not even realize we hold certain strong beliefs or know where they came from.
For example, consider a child who is repeatedly told they’re not good at math. These comments come from parents, teachers, and peers, creating a belief that they are inherently bad at the subject. As an adult, this person might avoid careers or opportunities that involve numbers, convinced they will fail. This belief, formed early on, shapes their choices and limits their potential.
This way, our whole lives are shaped by what we’ve learned to believe about work, careers, relationships and what we deserve in life.
It can be an overwhelming understanding at first. But it actually holds great power. Once you realize that the habitual, programmed beliefs and thoughts have influenced the life you’re currently experiencing, change becomes possible.
It’s a question of taking full responsibility for your own life, well-being, and the future you’re creating in this very moment.
It can start by becoming aware of your triggers in everyday life—when a situation or person makes you mad or reactive. Bring awareness to this without judgment: “Yes, I’m really angry right now.”
This simple act of acknowledging what you’re experiencing helps you to see the situation from a distanced perspective rather than being carried away by raw emotion.
Once the awareness is there, it brings the ability to see where this emotion comes from. Is it in a specific place in the body? Is it in the mind? Is there something else, something bigger behind it, triggering it? This helps to understand yourself, your mind, and your emotions better.
The other thing to do in this case is really to do nothing. Just accept it. Exactly as it is. Sit with this feeling, breathe through this feeling until it has had its time to surface, live itself out, and can be let go now.
Once you feel more at ease and grounded again, it is possible to choose how you want to take responsibility for the next time a similar emotion comes up. You can find tools to help you cope, like breathing pattern techniques, mindfulness practices, and embodiment practices.
The more you take responsibility, the more these negative emotions lose their power, creating space for better responses to triggering situations.
Please remember, this idea of shaping our reality with our thoughts and beliefs doesn’t mean that people are to blame for the tough things that happen to them. Sometimes life throws us challenges that are out of our control. The goal here is to help you feel more empowered, not to make anyone feel at fault.
This unique and colorful journey of self-discovery and awareness is a continuous process. Just know, that each step you take towards understanding your emotions and beliefs brings you closer to a life of peace, fulfillment, and empowerment.
Let your life be a reflection of your beautiful inner world. Nurture your inner self, and create a brighter, more harmonious outer world. Embrace this journey with an open heart and mind, knowing that every moment of awareness brings you closer to your true, radiant self.
Much Love and Blessings!
