The Freedom of Being

The Power of Presence: Stepping into Awareness and Aligning with Your Highest Self

In the fast-paced world we inhabit, we are often caught in the whirlwind of thoughts, distractions, and societal expectations, rarely pausing to experience the present moment. Yet, it is in the Now that our true power resides, the key to self-awareness, healing, and conscious creation. To fully align with our highest self, we must step into the seat of the observer, disengage from the ego’s constructed identity, and uncover the layers of conditioned beliefs imprinted in our subconscious minds.

The Observer vs. The Character

Most people live deeply identified with the "character" they have unconsciously built, an identity shaped by familial expectations, societal norms, and cultural conditioning. This character, largely an extension of ego, operates based on pre-established beliefs about who we are supposed to be, creating a false sense of self. However, true self-awareness comes from stepping back into the seat of the observer, the one who watches thoughts, emotions, and experiences without attachment or judgment.

When we become the observer of our own aliveness, we break free from the limiting scripts of the past and the conditioning of the external world. This shift allows us to witness our habitual responses, emotional triggers, and recurring patterns without becoming entangled in them.

The Nature of Belief and the Subconscious Mind

Beliefs are not fixed truths; they are merely thoughts that we have repeated enough times for them to become ingrained. The subconscious mind, which operates below our conscious awareness, houses these deeply rooted beliefs, shaping our perceptions, emotions, and behaviors.

Many of our subconscious imprints stem from early childhood experiences, where we internalized messages from caregivers and the world around us. These imprints influence how we think and feel, often leading us to recreate familiar patterns from the past in a perpetual loop. Until we bring conscious awareness to these imprints, they continue to manifest in our lives, reinforcing the very realities we wish to transcend.

The Eternal Now: The Point of Power and Manifestation

The Now is where transformation occurs. It is the only moment where we can make a conscious choice to shift our awareness, release past conditioning, and plant the seeds for a future reality aligned with our highest self.

Manifestation is not about wishing for a distant outcome, instead, it is about embodying the frequency of our desired reality in this present moment. The patterns we hold in our subconscious dictate what we attract and create. Thus, healing and shifting these patterns in the Now alters the trajectory of our future experience.

Trauma, The Body Keeps the Score, and Somatic Imprints

In his book The Body Keeps the Score, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk explores how unresolved trauma is stored in the body and influences our present-moment experience. Trauma and unprocessed emotional pain are not simply mental constructs; they live on in the body as physiological imprints that surface when triggered.

When we resist feeling these imprints, we often engage in coping mechanisms such as avoidance, distraction, or numbing that reinforce the original wounds rather than resolve them. This resistance keeps us stuck in cycles of pain and disempowerment, preventing us from stepping fully into the present moment and into alignment with our true self.

The Breath as a Gateway to Healing

Breathwork serves as one of the most powerful tools for presence, awareness, and healing. The breath is unique in that it is both autonomic and under conscious control, providing a direct link between the mind, body, and subconscious imprints. Through conscious breathing, we create space to process stored emotions, dissolve limiting beliefs, and regulate the nervous system, allowing us to return to a state of balance and clarity.

The Subconscious Mind as a Garden

Think of the subconscious mind as a garden. Limiting beliefs, past traumas, and conditioned fears are the weeds that choke the potential for growth. The conscious mind plants the seeds of intention, but if the garden is overrun with weeds, those seeds struggle to take root.

To create meaningful change, we must first clear the subconscious garden, removing outdated beliefs and unhealed wounds so that new, empowering beliefs can flourish. This is why deep self-work is essential; it is not enough to think positively or set intentions if unresolved imprints are still dictating our experience from beneath the surface.

The Layers of Healing: Returning to Truth

Healing is an inward journey through layers of past conditioning, unprocessed emotions, and distorted perceptions. Each layer we release brings us closer to our true essence, which is one of oneness, presence, and unconditional love. As we dismantle these distortions, our perception shifts from fear and separation to unity and truth.

The Bidirectional Approach to Healing

True transformation requires both cognitive and somatic healing. In psychology, this is known as the bidirectional approach, which integrates cognitive awareness with body-based healing techniques. Cognitive work (such as self-inquiry, mindfulness, and reprogramming thought patterns) helps us identify limiting beliefs, while somatic approaches (such as breathwork, movement, and trauma release) allow us to resolve stored imprints in the body. Together, these methods facilitate deep healing and alignment with our highest self.

Conclusion: Embracing Presence as the Path to Freedom

The journey to self-awareness and healing is not about becoming someone new but about remembering who we truly are beyond the constructs of ego and conditioning. By stepping into the Now, observing our thoughts and patterns, and engaging in conscious healing, we reclaim our power to create a reality aligned with truth, love, and wholeness.

Presence is not just a practice; it is faith and the key to liberation. It is in this eternal Now that we find our deepest wisdom, healing, and the limitless potential to create the life we were meant to live.