🌿 Where You Are Now
Dear one, feeling uncertain about who you truly are during times of change is a tender, universal experience. When the ground beneath your feet shifts, it’s natural to wonder: Who am I beyond my roles, my stories, my past? Take heart—this questioning is the beginning of profound discovery, not loss. You are not alone in this journey, and within you lies a deeper, unchanging essence waiting to be known.
🕉️ Timeless Words
अव्यक्तादीनि भूतानि व्यक्तमध्यानि भारत।
अव्यक्तनिधनान्येव तत्र का परिदेवना॥
— भगवद्गीता 2.28
"O Arjuna, all beings in this world are unmanifest in their beginning, manifest in their middle state, and unmanifest again at the end. What cause is there for lamentation?"
This verse gently reminds us that just as life moves through phases of unseen and seen, your identity too is not fixed in the temporary forms you wear. Beneath all changes, your true Self remains untouched, eternal, and beyond the shifting appearances.
🪬 Guiding Lights
- Your true identity is the eternal ātman, the unchanging witness behind all thoughts and feelings.
- Life’s roles and labels are like clothes you wear — they change, but you remain the same wearer.
- The mind’s confusion arises when you mistake the temporary for the permanent.
- Embracing your inner essence frees you from fear and doubt during transitions.
- Self-realization is the journey inward, beyond ego and external definitions.
🌊 Inner Dialogues
You might be telling yourself, “I don’t know who I am anymore. I feel lost without the familiar titles or relationships that defined me.” This confusion is real and valid. It’s okay to grieve the old identity and feel uncertain about the new. Remember, identity is not a fixed object but a flowing river. You are more than your circumstances, and this moment of questioning is a sacred invitation to discover your deeper truth.
📿 What He Would Say...
“Beloved friend, do not cling to the masks you have worn. They are but transient forms, like clouds passing across the sky. Behind them shines the radiant sun — your true Self, untouched by change or loss. In this eternal light, you are whole, you are free. Trust this inner reality, and let the waves of doubt settle into stillness.”
🌱 A Familiar Story
Imagine a student graduating from college—once, they were “the student,” defined by classes, exams, and friendships. Now, stepping into the world, that role fades. They may feel lost without the familiar structure. But the essence of who they are — their curiosity, kindness, and spirit — remains constant. The diploma is just a paper; the real achievement is discovering that their true self is not tied to any title or stage.
✨ Just One Step Today
Sit quietly for five minutes and gently ask yourself, “Who am I beyond my name, my job, my story?” Don’t seek an answer yet — just listen with openness and kindness.
🧘 Pause the Scroll
- When I strip away all my roles and labels, what remains?
- How have I changed in external identity, and what part of me has stayed the same?
📢 Whisper to Share
“I am not the roles I play, but the silent light that watches them all.”
🌼 A Final Blessing
May you find peace in the stillness beneath your shifting identity. Like the eternal river flowing beneath changing seasons, your true Self is always present—steady, loving, and whole. Trust this inner presence, dear soul, for it is the home where you are forever safe and truly known.