Who Are You?

Do you really know who you are? I'm asking because so few of us know the answer. Because of this misunderstanding (or lack of understanding) of ourselves, many wander through life aimlessly, thinking only about what they have to do to, forgetting what they should be doing, and ignoring their true nature in the process. Our true essence is significantly different to how we may perceive ourselves, or how others perceive us. But once we begin to understand our true nature, life just becomes a whole lot better.

So who are we, anyway? We're obviously human beings. But what are human beings? Without getting into any religious or philosophical complexities, we know as a scientific fact that there are composed of two main components: Mind and matter. In fact, it's not only us, but the universe as a whole that's made up of these two primary elements. Let's take a closer look at these elements and see how they relate to our true nature.

Beginning with the element we're all quite familiar with, matter is the physical aspect of things. It's what you can see and touch. In us humans, it's our physical body, made up of many different components such as bone, muscle, skin - all in the category of matter. Some people identify themselves solely by this element. Doing so is a huge error and misconception when you understand the other, more important factor that determines who we are.

Mind, spirit, essence, soul - call it whatever feels right for you. They're all just different ways of describing the same thing. When I say mind, I don't mean brain. Your brain, being a physical entity, still comes under the classification of matter. The brain may be a medium for mind, but in and of itself it is not mind.

Mind is the intangible aspect of ourselves and everything around us. Moreover, it is the driving force behind all things material, constantly shaping and molding the material. Even so, mind has no effect until it is directed towards the material, since it is a potential power or energy, like a battery. A battery has no effect until you put it into a device - a radio, for example - which gives the battery a way and place of expressing its power. Mind works with matter in a similar way.

Those of us who have understood this vital principle of life are forever change. We gain the insight and ability to see beyond the surface, beyond the problems of life, beyond any complications and troubles that face us, understanding the true source of power, making use of the vast resources of spirit to improve any and all situations.

I want you to remember that the material is only an effect, an expression of the spiritual. It has no reality in itself. When you comprehend this principle, you'll begin to see life differently. Anything becomes possible. The biggest obstacles dissolve like instant coffee in water.

Which reminds me, I'm overdue for a cappuccino :)