In the third iteration of this series, I discuss how our mind creates illusory images of "the next best thing." Many times we find ourselves chasing things that we feel would complete, validate, and fulfill us. We innocently tell ourselves that our goals are going to satisfy us and fill an imaginary void.

When we have a fundamental understanding of our human experience, we see through this illusion. We get off the hamster wheel of discontentment, we are free to be present in our lives with ease, grace, and acceptance for all the parts of ourselves. What would it feel like to create things in your life from a place of being already whole?

Have you noticed that your mind races at a million miles an hour, narrating our lives, dramatizing events, placing blame on other people, and protecting us? We innocently identify with the movie that lives inside of our head. Ultimately, when we're identified with these stories, it takes us from fully being present in our lives.

We are more than the stories living in our heads, good or bad. We are more than our fleeting thoughts and emotions.

This episode sets the stage for a series aimed at discovering more of who we are beyond our inner voice. I encourage you to reflect on your own mind's narratives and beliefs, and how you relate to this dialogue. I hope this series inspires you to observe these stories with acceptance and curiosity.