“My outer experiences are a reflection of my internal condition.”

The tension between the inner self and outer self is common in the modern world. Each of us is tugged in multiple directions every day and our actions and behaviors do not always align with our core values as a result.

However, becoming aware of your inner self and how it balances with your outer self is the foundation for good mental, physical, and spiritual health. This is why it is an important aspect to consider when working on a good balance in your life.

One way to identify if you are experiencing a conflict between your inner and outer selves is to identify gaps between your true values and outer actions.

1. Take a moment and list your core values. These might be things like believing in the value of honesty, integrity, friendship, helpfulness, etc.
2. Now, for each value, make a list of activities that you do each day that is in alignment with that value. Examples might include calling friends to see how they are doing or telling the truth even when it is difficult.
3. Finally, look for values that have little actions each day to support them. This is where you will find your conflict. If you value friendship but spend each day alone, that reflects a conflict between your values (inner self) and actions (outer self).

While thinking about what changes you need to make, it may be helpful to ask yourself the following questions:

1. What do you most want to pursue in life? Does this match what you are doing?
2. Will you feel good about the choices you are making at the end of your life?
3. Does your current life require you to stifle deeply held values?

Go back to the gaps that you identified in the previous section, and start with the largest ones. Ask yourself what changes you will need to make to align your inner and outer selves.


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