Lately my mind seems to be in this mode of inquiry. I was thinking about, "what are you and I are made of?" in search for a deeper understanding of our essence. We are not simple creatures but incredibly complex in so many ways. The following is what I was able to come up with about who we are:
• There are organs, brain matter, tissues, muscle, bone, cells, and particles.
• There is the collective history of humankind in our cells
• There is an endless parade of thoughts many of which are repetitive
• There are many emotions in reaction to these thoughts
• There is a guidance system which uses these emotions to let us know if we are on track or not
• There is an immune system that is constantly trying to fight off disease
• There is a mind processing a non-stop variety of regulatory actions including: digestion, liver function, daily and seasonal rhythmic adjustments, sleep patterns, blood sugar, stress responses and so much more
• There are the ever-present senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch
• There are the deeper senses of intuition, survival, gut-instinct and heart
• There is the ability to love, care and have compassion that is endless
• There are the creative urges to express oneself
• There is the desire to have purpose and meaning
• There is at a deep level the awareness of the unity of all living things
• There is an energy/refueling system that burns strong for each person's entire life
• There is a link to the collective wisdom and consciousness of all of humanity
• There is a profound knowing when one explores the place of silence within
• There is a life force in us that existed before this life and will continue after
• There is the spirit or soul of each one of us that is a direct link to the creative force of the universe
• There is a smile on one's face and the sparkle in ones eyes that has the ability to light up the world
• There is the ability for intention and commitment that can make each person a huge positive force for change
• There is a dream life that may be as real as our awake life
• There is a connection to nature that resonates at a powerful level and in fact this connection is to all living things
• There is an unlimited potential waiting to be explored
• There is an inner ability to be an objective observer of our life
• There is the capacity to see beyond our judging mind and instead be open and accepting of all
• There is the ability to make music, to inspire others through movement, to design beautiful structures, to write poetry and so much more
• There is the self-discipline to do whatever it is a person gets clear about
• There are the skills needed to greatly enhance your fitness and health
• There is an awareness for appreciating beauty and to be moved to tears over it
• There is the possibility to be truly in peace, joy and love by being fully present throughout your life
• There is the potential to be inspired and to inspire others
• There are the inner tools necessary to completely heal oneself of any disease
• There is the capacity to have fun, laugh often and live a joyous life
• There is the ability to do complex calculations, understand complicated problems, and invent solutions
• There is the gift to dream of something and then have the power to create it
• There is a sense of humor developed to various degrees in all of us
• There is the power to spread light and invite in others the realization of their own light
• There is the skill to listen with compassion and kindness
• There is the mind power to rationalize anything
• There is an ego-mind that is set to protect and is best regulated by a higher mind
• There is an ability to go against great odds and succeed
• There is a will to live that can stir endless inner resources
• There is the inner knowing and sensitivity towards what is going on inside of others
• There is this inventive mind that can come up with cures for disease, the amazing internet, and the art of Sistine Chapel without even hesitating at such a challenge
What would you add to this list? Have a good weekend and enjoy the limitless possibilities awaiting you.