The story we tell ourselves

Have you ever noticed the story we create in our heads about someone or some situation?  I must admit, anyone that says they are not creative is lying to themselves because we are unbelievable story tellers, especially the story (often false and fabricated) we tell ourselves about whatever or whomever it may be.
Our ability to create stories is something that I have recently started paying more attention to, more so the stories I would often tell myself.  Looking back on some harder times in my life, I realized that  there are a few instances where the "characters" in my stories were different depending on the circumstance.
Some of the most interesting and non beneficial characters that I'm sure we may have all experienced or are still experiencing are the "victim" and "one who is always right".  Keep in mind one common trait of these two characters, they both come from a place of Ego.
I still currently catch myself in these moments of story telling from time to time but luckily I have discovered the tool to surpass these moments of egoic creativity instantaneously.  I say "the tool" because in all honesty, this "tool" I am about to share with you is the one thing that continually works time and time again therefore I am here to say, IT WORKS!  However, there are two parts to this tool.  Before I share it with you, let us take a look at a few examples so you know what kind of "story" I am talking about.
Take a look at the story you tell yourself either about someone or something, for example...

Circumstance A: It is raining outside

The story we may tell ourselves: "What a depressing and gloomy day"

As you can see, everything we experience is up for our interpretation of such but here is what confuses me...why do we generally label and name this circumstance as "what a depressing and nasty day".  Instead maybe refine the story to..."It's raining" and keep it as that with no judgement.

Another example:

Circumstance B: A friend didn't call you back after some sort of altercation.

The story we may tell ourselves: "He/she didn't have the decency to call me back"

The story we should tell ourselves: "He/she didn't call back"

Which one is of a higher vibration and serves us most? Answer: the story we should  tell ourselves.

Do you notice the difference?  In the story we may tell ourselves, there is judgment, the judgment being "decency" which may or may not be right but who is to say!?

Start to notice your stories and begin to find ways to refine them.

The tool I am gifting us all is "seeing the essence".  Instead of creating these exaggerated stories, we should move into a perception where focus is upon the essence of what we experience.  Awareness is the backing energy of seeing the essence.

If "seeing the essence" were a drill, awareness would have to be the batteries for the drill to work, you see.  Both play a vital role in keeping our stories away from judgement and preconceived notions.

"The Ego enhances itself through reactivity and conflict."
- Eckhart Tolle

With Love and Gratitude, J

**As always, this is something that I am merely sharing with you all, take what you wish from it!  I honor and respect each and every one of you, keep shinning bright!**