September Newsletter: Practicing who you are becoming
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” — Carl Rogers
How often do you practice being a version of yourself that brings you peace?
In a world that constantly conditions us to chase outcomes, achievements, and appearances, it’s easy to forget that who we are is not something we arrive at it’s something we practice.
Carl Rogers called this the authentic self, the version of us that feels aligned, congruent, real. Yet many of us spend our days performing a version of ourselves that we believe will be approved of, accepted, or loved.
Transformation can feel confusing, because we often attach our identity to our behaviours. If we are used to people-pleasing, hustling, or performing, it feels strange to lay those patterns down. But here’s the truth: much of what we call “self” is simply programming, old conditioning, stories we’ve inherited, or masks we’ve worn to feel safe.
The gift is this: every single day, from the moment we wake to the moment we fall asleep, we have the choice to practice who we want to become.
This isn’t about intellectualising or endlessly analysing “why.” It’s about practice.
If you want to embody kindness; practice one small act of kindness today.
If you want to embody health; practice one nourishing choice today.
If you want to embody spirituality; practice one moment of connection today.
If you want to embody joy; practice one thing that makes you smile today.
These are not grand gestures. They are quiet repetitions and just like muscles, who you are becoming grows stronger each time you practice. As they say small progress is better than no progress, one act, even for 5 minutes a day is still movement in the right direction.
This month, you are invited to focus on intention rather than outcome.
Instead of asking: “Have I become the person I want to be yet?”
Try asking: “Am I practicing the qualities that align with the version of me that’s at peace?”
You may be surprised at how quickly the outer world begins to shift when the inner practice becomes consistent.
📖 Book Recommendation
Understanding the concept of self through a different lens:
‘The Untethered Soul’ by Michael A Singer
With Care
Preeti
The Healing Practice
