Hi Eduardo,

It's a very pertinent point that you make - wonderful that you're becoming mindful of this.

In essence, early on the path, consciousness can easily shift from the inner to the outer as you focus on exchanges in relationships for example. Often it's the judgments, needs and expectations of others that we inadvertently acquiesce to - then you end up living in an external - false - landscape that isn't you. How do you overcome this - and how can it be an essential tool for spiritual growth?

Firstly, just recognising it happens is a powerful too in itself. If you question why you allow it to happen, then you'll have an important vehicle for spiritual growth.

Do you need to be liked and accepted by others?
Do you like and accept yourself?

To be truly authentic, is the greatest gift we can give to the world.
And to be authentic, means always coming from your core inner self - no matter what.

So if being authentic is important to you, then witnessing where you're not, becomes a powerful tool for inquiry.

What does it matter what others think if you're quiet?
If you can be contented in your quietness, your consciousness will speak more strongly than a zillion words!

Interestingly people are often drawn to others who are truly centred in their peace.

So I would suggest continuing to explore the sense of centred inner self, and especially in exchanges with others.

I often suggest "having one 'eye' centred within, and the other on what's happening in the external." It provides a good balance.

Wishing you well

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