Last week we saw how observing our mind can help us to develop sincerity. One of the best ways to embed that into our lives is to start a journal. You could try journaling daily for a month. In your journal reflect on any inner justifications you made to yourself
Create a list of situations where you feel insincere. Are there people who you stay quiet around because you are afraid to say what you think, or tasks that drain you of energy? Review this list to see if you can drop any of these situations from your life. Follow
We saw that the key to cultivating sincerity is to look within ourselves in an honest, direct way. We can begin this journey with a very simple practice. Simply ask yourself ‘Why am I doing this practice? Why do I want to cultivate sincerity?’ See what your answer is. Spend
Contemplate How can you be more sincere in your life? Practice of the Week Reflect on the last big decision you made in your life and what your motivation was. When you have an answer, take time to go deeper. Is there anything beneath the surface - fear, ambition, obligation?
Last week we saw it is in our nature to deceive ourselves, but the good news is that we can cultivate sincerity. First we can notice the justifications we give to everything we believe, like and do. Then we can explore whether these beliefs, likings and actions take us closer