We are all caught up in the web of the past unless we do the hard work of untangling ourselves. It requires a high level of developing consciousness to clear away past conditioning, old patterns of responding, and the inaccurate stories that we have used to make sense of the world then. Without a great deal of examination, we bring forward these past reflexive reactions into our current relationships with others. This becomes especially the case in our most initimate relationships.
To not have our responses dictated by the past is to be free to respond creatively in the present moment. This is the truly authentic response.
Hi Carol,
ReplyDeleteI finally found your blog! I love this description of authenticity, and its opposite: the programmed, defended posture of everyday life. How refreshing to think of unburdening ourselves of it! I love to see you putting your ideas out here; they are sound and important.--Sincerely, Patty