Changing on surface how we are doing anything, is like rearranging furniture in a room. Things are moved around, but the essential composition of our inner being, remains unchanged.

We continue as same underneath, with utterly unaltered views, only with an illusion of having slightly improved. This does not allow us to notice how we really are, and therefore prevents a genuine transformation in our outlook.

What could bring about a real change, in our behavior?

An authentic inner transformation, is essential for any real change on the surface.

The surface where all our actions play out, is merely a screen, where the subtle movements of our inner life are reflected. It catches the vibrations of change, that result from a shift in our deeper being.

If we have to remind ourselves, of how to act and behave, we are merely rearranging furniture. Such change on the surface adds to our delusion, hypocrisy, lack of sincerity and integrity. We play with shadows, in the name of ‘doing’ the right thing, when in truth we have not budged even slightly, from how we were before!

A mere change on the surface is of no value. A real change is rooted in the alert presence of our inner being and flows effortlessly from awareness.

The right action spontaneously emerges, from receiving all facts of a situation and responding to them, with our best intention and wisdom. Without a rule book, without remembering the protocols, without any use of will or force.

We essentially act from our awareness, common-sense, naturally flowing empathy and compassion, in each current moment.

The furniture of outward action is still invariably rearranged with such ‘doing’, but it is not just a superficial change. Actions rooted in awareness, fundamentally transform the room!

Everything non-essential is thrown out. Only the precisely adequate, necessary, efficient and appropriate ‘doing’ is retained.

The emphasis shifts from the furniture in the room, to the space itself. Our focus remains on being and acting from our awareness, rather than on ‘doing’ the right thing, which we trust to follow naturally.

The space, clarity, empty openness and welcoming presence of our being, shines through every action!

A genuine inner transformation in our attitudes and approach, flows from inside to outside, radiating its beauty to the surface, through all our actions and doing. This brings a real lasting change, in how we act or do anything!