Taking on from the last post – that was a very good question.
What are you up to?
There are layers to this seemingly simple question. The deeper we go, the more clarity we have.
Taken in first person, this translates into an immensely useful question that we can ask ourselves when debating choices, making decisions or reacting/ responding. Asking myself this questions often makes it clear what the higher, the better, the healthier choice is.
What am I up to?
Your four year old daughter spills a glass of milk on the floor.
You look at her and shout in anger.
What are you up to?
You are walking by on the road.
An old beggar raises a shriveled hand for loose change.
You smirk as you give him some coins.
What are you up to?
You just heard from friend A that friend B has been fired.
You immediately call up friend B.
Is it only concern or curiosity as well?
What are you up to?
We behave, we react the way we do because of thousands of reasons, many of which are not always clear even to us. We could be enacting our life dramas or fulfilling a pressing psychological need. We might want attention, love, a listener, a punching-bag etc..
Asking myself “What am I up to?” often shows me that the reason why I am doing something is not the real reason at all.
The most significant lies are the ones we tell ourselves.
Asking myself “What am I up to right now?” has helped me be more genuine, more in touch with myself and has helped me in making the higher choice.
What are you up to?
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