Be the observer of your own life

Two days ago I felt great, full of energy and optimism. Today I feel exhausted. What it tells me is that my Earthly physical body goes through ups and downs to rival a rollercoaster. The one and only constant is my soul, the real me.

I need to remember to be the soul, the watcher - to notice how my vulnerable body suffers physically, emotionally and mentally, yet still stand apart from it. The soul has great empathy for this suffering. It knows this Earth life is temporary and deep rest awaits us at the end.

You are more than your physical body

It is easy to forget that your physical body is just the (imperfect) vehicle your soul uses to fulfil its life purpose. The demands of your body seem endless: food, sleep, recreation, clothing, healthcare.

Here is a quick daily exercise to check on the state of your three 'bodies': physical, emotional, mental. Rate them, 0= Very bad, 10= Great. Scores: 8 - 10/10, congratulations, keep it up! 5-8/10, room for improvement. Below 5/10, serious life changes are needed. Your soul needs you to be physically, emotionally, mentally well.