12 Deep Life Truths I Wish I Knew Earlier.

12 Deep Life Truths I Wish I Knew Earlier. We often discover deep truths about life at the most mundane times.

When you’re in a moment of boredom or waiting in line somewhere, it’s natural for your mind to wander and reflect on life.

That’s when epiphanies happen. I’ve learned a lot of deep life truths from reading, talking to wise people, and pondering the experiences I’ve had in my own life.

12 Deep Life Truths I Wish I Knew Earlier!

Some truths that I’ve learned have been very powerful and completely changed my perspective on life.

I wish I knew some of these truths earlier because they would have saved me a lot of anxiety and helped me make better life decisions.

Here are 12 Deep Life Truths I Wish I Knew Earlier.

1. You Are Not Your Mind:

You are not your thoughts. You are not your beliefs. You are not your emotions. You are not your ego.

You are the thinker of your thoughts, the observer of your beliefs, the feeler of your emotions, and the awareness that is aware that it is aware.

You are the one who has the ability to question your beliefs, to choose your thoughts, to respond rather than react, and to decide who you want to be in this world.

You are the one who has the ability to rise above your mind and ego, to become the master of your life, and to live the life you were born to live.

2. You Are Not Your Emotions:

Your emotions are a part of you, but they are not you. They are not your personality. They are not your identity. They are not your reality. They are not your truth. They are not your destiny.

Your emotions are just one small part of the complex human experience. And the healthiest people are those who can manage their emotions, even in the midst of being emotionally stirred.

The healthiest people are those who know that there is a difference between feeling an emotion and becoming consumed by it.

There is no greater freedom than the freedom to choose our own thoughts, to be in control of our own mind, to be the boss of our own life.

In a world that is often trying to pull us this way and that, the healthiest people are those who have the clear headedness to know who they are, what they want, and what they need.

3. You Can Do Whatever You Decide to Do:

The biggest difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is that successful people take action. They may not know what they’re doing, but they find out and then they do it.

Unsuccessful people sit around and think about what they want to do. They want to get in better shape, but they don’t want to work out.

They want a new job, but they don’t want to take the time to apply. They want a new business, but they don’t want to take the risk.

Stop thinking and start doing. You can do whatever you decide to do. You just have to decide.

4. You Are Not the Victim of Circumstance:

There are many things in life we can’t control. But we can control how we respond to them. We can control our perception of them.

Problems are not problems until we label them as such. Until then, they are simply life.

The more you take responsibility for your attitudes, thoughts, and actions, the more control you have. When you blame others for what you’re going through, you deny responsibility and perpetuate the problem.

5. Life Isn’t Happening “to You”:

I’ve found that the more I think life is happening to me, the more I feel like a victim of my circumstances. But in reality, life is happening for me.

When I feel like I’m a victim, I can get stuck in a cycle of self-pity. But when I remember that I’m in control of my thoughts and my feelings, I can shift the narrative.

This is not to say that I don’t have bad days or that my feelings are not valid. But it’s important to remember that I’m not a victim of my circumstances. I’m in control of my life and how I choose to react to it.

6. You Are Not Your Thoughts:

You are not your thoughts. You are the one who experiences your thoughts. You are the one who can choose to act on them or not. You are the one who can decide which thoughts to give your attention to and which to ignore.

You are not the thinker of your thoughts. You are the one who is aware of your thinking. You are the one who can take control of your thinking. And when you do, you take control of your life.

7. You Don’t Have to Be “positive” All the Time:

I’m not a “positive” person. In fact, I’m often a “negative” person. I don’t identify with the negative label, but I don’t want to be labeled as positive either. I’m a human, and I have a range of emotions and thoughts.

I’ve learned that being positive and being negative are not inherently good or bad. They are simply ways of experiencing and expressing life.

I’ve also learned that there are times when it’s better to be positive and times when it’s better to be negative. And most of the time, it’s best to be neutral and not overly emotional.

Being positive is great when it’s a genuine expression of your inner experience. Being negative is great when it’s a genuine expression of your inner experience. And being neutral is great when it’s a genuine expression of your inner experience.

The problem arises when you try to be something you’re not. I tried to be a positive person for so long, and I was miserable. I also tried to be a negative person for so long, and I was miserable. The key is to be yourself, whatever that means for you.

8. You Don’t Have to (and Shouldn’t) Believe Everything You Think:

The thoughts that run through your head are like old cassette tapes. Just because they play doesn’t mean you have to listen to them. Worry and rumination are the most common ways that our minds deceive us. We get stuck in our heads and can’t seem to find our way out.

The next time you feel the urge to start thinking about something negative, try this: Look at the space between your thoughts. Then imagine that space expanding.

Focus on the nothingness. Breathe. By doing this, you can short-circuit negative thought patterns and cultivate a space for more positive thoughts to take their place.

The bottom line is that you don’t have to believe everything you think.

9. You Are Not Separate from Everyone Else:

I’m not a religious person, but I do believe we are all connected in some way. I also believe that the more we see ourselves in others, the more compassion, empathy, and understanding we can have.

We all have the same basic needs and desires. We all want to be happy and avoid suffering. We all want to be loved and to feel safe. We all want to be treated with respect. We all want to be heard. We all want to be seen.

We are not separate from one another. We are all in this together. And the more we can see ourselves in others, the more we can work together to create a world that supports the well-being of all beings.

10. You Don’t Need to “fix” Anybody:

We all have a deep desire to help and fix the people we love. But one of the most loving things you can do for someone is to simply accept them exactly as they are. And one of the most loving things you can do for yourself is to choose to spend your time with people who appreciate you just as you are.

When you stop trying to change others, and instead focus on changing yourself, your world changes for the better. And the only person you can change is yourself. The only person it’s helpful to “fix” is you.

So, instead of trying to fix your partner, or your friends, or your family, or your boss, work on fixing what you need to in your own life. And then let everyone else be exactly who they are.

11. You Are Not Your Past:

Do you ever feel like your past mistakes are hanging over you like a dark cloud? Me too. But the truth is, you are not your past. You are a living, breathing, growing, changing human being with a future that’s completely up to you.

You can’t change the past, but you can learn from it and make different choices in the present. You can choose to forgive yourself and others, and you can choose to let go of the past and move forward.

You are not your past, and your past does not define your future. The only thing that defines your future is what you choose to do right now.

12. You Are Not Your Ego:

Your ego is the voice inside your head that tells you that you are not good enough, smart enough, or successful enough. It’s the voice that compares you to others and tells you that you need to be better to be happy.

Your ego is not your true self. It is the result of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences that have been built up over time. It is a false self that is not your real self.

When you can recognize that your ego is not your true self, you can begin to take steps to manage it.

The more you can separate your ego from your true self, the more you can live a life that is aligned with your values and purpose, and the less you will be affected by the opinions of others.

Conclusion: 12 Deep Life Truths I Wish I Knew Earlier!

It’s not easy to live a deep and meaningful life in a superficial world. It’s also not easy to live a deep and meaningful life in a superficial world alone. It’s hard to be deep when you’re constantly pulled back to the shallow end.

So, surround yourself with people who see you and who celebrate your deep thoughts and feelings. Find people who are willing to go to the deep end with you.

These are the people who will help you live a life that is rich, meaningful, and worth living. What life truths have you learned? Let me know in the comments below!