Centering MasterWork from Scott Jeffrey

If you’re reading this, you probably already understand the importance of Inner Work

That is, you want to get to know yourself.

You want to …

Yet, if you’re paying close attention, even if you meditate every day, there’s probably less progress than you might hope for.

Why?

The answer provided by transpersonal psychology and Eastern teachings is that we’re not in a position to see ourselves objectively.

And without clear self-observation, we have no guidepost or point of reference.

Without self-observation, we lack the means of bringing what we’re not conscious of into conscious awareness.

So what’s the key to cultivating self-observation?

It’s found in an ancient principle called The Center.

What happens when you’re out of Center?

Here are some clear signs that you’re out of your Center:

Throughout the day, you …

I think it’s fair to say that we’re all familiar with many of these signs.

Are your living out of Center?

The reality is that most of us are living out of Center the majority of the time.

Our search for happiness is a consequence of being out of Center.

We strive for success or to “build self-confidence” largely because our Center eludes us.

Other symptoms of being out of center include:

• Feelings of overwhelm
• Laziness
• Procrastination
• Rumination
• Self-criticism

When we’re out of Center, we don’t trust ourselves. Gurus, thought leaders, “experts,” and others become authority figures for us because we lack inner direction.

And the truth is, when you’re not in the Center, you can’t trust yourself because you can’t connect with your instincts, your true feelings, or the “inner truth” within you.

We experience all inner contentment from the Center. When we don’t abide there, we feel impoverished. This forces us to look to the future or ruminate in the past.

We believe the answer lies in a better job, the right relationship, more money, prestige, and so on.

Certainly, these things will satisfy my needs, we tell ourselves.

Yet, something inside of us can sense this self-deception.

When you’re out of the Center, fear, anger, and shame rule you.

So what can centering do for you?

Through the course of moving toward your Center, you can:

These are just some of the remarkable benefits of holding to your Center.

Perhaps the most compelling thing is that you’ll find that you’re more “okay” with yourself. While this might not sound like much, I’ve found it to be worth more than anything else.