Walking Our Talk

When we learn new ideas, we first decide which ones we wish to embrace, and wish ones we wish to discard. We discard ideas that that do not resonate with us or ones we are not ready to embrace. Sometimes we really need to stop and reflect, and listen deep inside to see if we truly are at a level of being able to discern that which does not resonate with us. There is a very fine line between discarding and rejecting something that does not serve you.

Discarding is done without emotion; we simply know that an idea may have some merit for others, but not for us, so we let it go. Rejection, on the other hand, is active and has an emotional component; we justify we are rejecting something because of this or that reason. Rejection usually indicates there might be something in the lesson for us after all. Even if we choose to put it aside for now, we know it will show up again in our lives, giving us a fresh opportunity to embrace ideas which might help us heal and enjoy life to a fuller capacity.

Once we embrace new ideas, we then are given countless opportunities to integrate them into our life. In other words, we are given a great deal of opportunity to really learn and put these lessons into practice. As with anything else in life, this might take time, and we might repeat the lessons over and over again. I have found even if we don’t put forth much effort, that very much like a sponge in water, we will eventually absorb knowledge. How can we not? It is in our nature to do so.

We need to have grace for ourselves during this process,as some learn much slower than others, and there are so many variables. Some sponges, for example, absorb less than others, and that too is okay. The sponge might be smaller, and might require more dips in the bucket, but in the end, it is just as capable of absorbing the same quantity of water. We all absorb what we are capable of absorbing at the time. Once we absorb the knowledge, it usually takes additional time to integrate it into our core being. As soon as that happens, we are finally able to walk our talk.

Walking our talk is a practice, just like yoga or meditation is a practice. So even if we say one thing and do another, have peace in your heart, and know, if it is your intention to transform and embrace an idea, such as unconditional love, or detachment, with time, we will be successful.

Namaste.