You Are The Sky

“We are the space in which thoughts appear, play, and dissolve like clouds
​drifting in the infinite sky.” ~ Mooji

This week’s quote is a reminder that you are not your thoughts. You are not your worries and regrets or your hopes and dreams. You are not your memories of the past or your expectations about the future. But, if you are not your thoughts, then who are you?

Simply put, you are the consciousness that is aware of your experience. You are the silent witness- the one that is aware of your thoughts. In other words, when it comes to awareness, you are not the clouds, you are the sky.

You can get so focused on the clouds that you forget to appreciate the sky they appear in. Imagine that it’s a beautiful day outside, with only one little cloud floating in the sky. Now imagine obsessing over that cloud, putting all your attention on it until you become convinced that it’s cloudy outside and that the day is ruined. In the same way, you might get so focused on a thought or feeling that it robs you of your joy in the present moment.

How can you avoid this trap? As Eckhart Tolle once said, “rather than being your thoughts and emotions, be the awareness behind them.” It's a subtle shift, but one that can have a profound impact on the way you experience life.

When you practice witness consciousness, you create a space between yourself and your immediate experience. This space allows you to reflect upon a thought or emotion before reacting to it. By identifying with the awareness behind your thoughts and feelings, you can experience life from the unshakable stillness at the center of your being, allowing you to carry a deep serenity within your heart wherever you go.