Let’s chat about something we all grapple with but often overlook: our own conscience. That little voice in your head is always there, keeping tabs on every move you make. Your conscience is watching when you’re giving someone a helping hand. It’s also about noticing when you do something nice to feed your ego and wanting something in return.

Your Conscience at Work

It’s not about analyzing your actions; it’s about just seeing them. You know when you’re being sincere or when something feels off? That’s your conscience at work! If you’re doing something out of resentment or with expectations, admit it right then and there. Don’t brush it off or try to justify it in your head. Wrapping it up in excuses doesn’t help anyone, especially you!

Some folks like to engage in mental gymnastics to avoid confronting the truth about their motives. They don’t want to be wrong, so they dance around the facts until they eventually convince themselves of a story. They justify what they are doing so that they do not see their own motives.

Delaying the acknowledgment of your impure motives leads to guilt and stagnation. You will feel shame and admit it to yourself later, but it will be too late. The moment your motives come to light, recognize them instantly. That’s where the real change starts.

A Guilty Shadow

When you own up to your feelings and intentions in real time, your inner self shines. That authentic expression morphs into a poised attitude that’s in tune with your conscience. It won’t stalk you like a guilty shadow if you embrace it instantly. It’s a split-second decision that can shift everything!

So next time you’re facing a choice, take a moment. Check in with yourself. Is what you’re doing coming from a pure place, or is there something lurking just beneath the surface? Admit it to yourself immediately when you see your impure motives. Remember, clarity comes in the moment, not a second later. And that is how we start to change for the better. Stay aware and keep it real!

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