Unit I: Identify— What is Discernment?

What is discernment, and how can we use it to shape our reality?

From Marie Kondo’s guide to tidying to feng shui techniques, we can learn about how our external space influences how we feel. By taking time to evaluate and release what no longer serves us, we curate physical environments that allow contentment, positivity, calm, and optimism—feelings that lead us toward empowerment.

While identifying specific aspects of our physical reality that need attention is a great first step, also consider what part of those aspects we have control over. For example, we can’t control how someone treats us, but we can exert control over how we respond.

By exerting control in various ways— discarding of the physical things that no longer serve us, painting a bathroom, or moving furniture—we signal to our internal self that we are ready for bigger changes. We also become change-agents over our feelings. Instead of feeling overwhelmed with a stuffed closet, we feel proud, calm, even grateful for our possessions. Perhaps you have bigger goals like a trip to Bali, or a promotion at work. Whatever your goal, discernment is the first step.