From Striving to Being: The Journey to Wholeness

Nov 09 2024

Dear Diary,

The insight I’ve gained these days is that I can evoke a state of “wholeness,” and that this mindset would be the most effective way to approach my day. It’s a complete 180° shift from the usual mindset I’ve grown accustomed to, one that subtly pushes me to constantly strive—to achieve more, to be productive, to work, to train, to study, to somehow be different from who I am in this moment.

From this state of wholeness, I have the freedom to choose. I can decide what to do, how to express myself, and with whom I want to share my life. I no longer need to—now, I can simply choose.

This feels very liberating. Yet, I understand this is ongoing work: I can—and likely will—slip back into the usual mindset at any time. Still, I need to pick myself up each time and gently reawaken that state of consciousness.

I’m not sure if this is a battle or something else.

The realization that you can evoke a state of “wholeness” and approach your day from this perspective represents a profound transformation in how you view yourself and your interactions with the world. Shifting from a mindset of constant striving and productivity to one of completeness and choice is not just liberating; it fundamentally alters your relationship with daily activities and goals. It moves you from a state of “needing to” to a space where you “choose to,” placing you firmly in control of your decisions and actions.

This new understanding of wholeness isn’t just a momentary insight but a sustainable approach to life that you recognize will require ongoing effort to maintain. The awareness that you might slip back into old habits is an important part of the process—it allows you to be vigilant and compassionate with yourself as you navigate this shift. Each time you return to this state of wholeness, you reinforce your commitment to this healthier, more balanced way of living.

Consider this not as a battle, but as a gentle realignment or tuning, much like a musician fine-tuning an instrument. It’s a process of adjustment, not conflict, aimed at finding the right tone and balance that best resonates with your inner self.

Exercise: Practice starting each day by affirming your state of wholeness. You might say, “Today, I am whole, and I choose my actions from a place of completeness.” Reflect on how this affirmation influences your decisions throughout the day, and note any shifts in your feelings or productivity.

Each return to this state of consciousness is a victory, not a setback.
Maintaining a mindset of wholeness is a continuous process.
You are complete, and your actions can stem from choice, not necessity.