Working with our Propensities
In this episode, I explore the concept of propensities, which are our natural tendencies or inclinations to behave in certain ways, often becoming automatic habits. I explain how mindfulness is crucial for both recognizing these propensities and developing a more skillful relationship with them, rather than trying to eliminate them. Key takeaways include understanding that we are not incomplete and that goals should be approached from a place of wholeness, not lack. Practically, this means noticing our automatic reactions, assessing whether a propensity is skillful in a given situation, and then consciously choosing a more skillful response, much like gradually creating a new path instead of trying to immediately abandon an old rut. This practice allows us to move beyond habitual reactivity and access the freedom to choose how we respond to life's circumstances.
