Darren Hayes & 3 reasons for real choices

Darren Hayes (known as solo music artist and in the band Savage Garden) describes his view of success as being able to sleep with a clear conscience. He admits he was initially inspired to pursue a musical career because he was moved by the ambition and accomplishments of stars such as Michael Jackson and Madonna.  As Darren got-to- know himself, he realized he had deeper reasons for his real choices.  Consider these three;

1) Inner integrity. As Darren found the courage to be honest with himself, he sensed a void inside that he was seeking to fill. He also grew to realize life isn't about seeking to feel complete with things outside the self. As he detected inner barriers he had erected, he began to uncover untapped energy, talent, strength and his underlying motivation.

2) Imbalances. As Darren evolved to connect with his authentic self, he realized paying attention to how he felt about what other people did helped him to identify reasons for his own feelings.  As he discerned imbalances between how he felt and how he wished to feel, he connected this to the fact he was leading a different life than the one in his vision.   As he took responsibility for these imbalances, he took responsibility for his life’s direction.  Sensing the process led him to transcend earlier, more superficial motives.

3) Karma. As Darren has faith in karma, he believes past lives influence how events unfold.  He experiences challenges, but decides he will draw from courage and inner drive to solve his perceived problems, rather than blame them on who he might've been.  In his mind, he invites obstacles in hopes he will teach himself to resolve them.  This is an example of how he realizes his own freedom.  He forms his reality and is aware he does it. 

Comments

[Alexys Fairfield]

Hi Liara,
I love Savage Garden, it is a shame they broke up. They have such soulful songs and I really feel their Soul in the music and all of the above elements are evident in the music. Inner integrity, especially. As an artist, it is always fulfilling to be in touch with one's own integrity and reason for expression. :D

[Azhagiya Tamilmagan]

I personally believe in Karma (as law of cause and effect). I'm a Hindu, I believe we are given the free will to create our own destiny, the future can be predicted in the present based on our present way of being. What so ever was the conditions, I convince myself I brought it into effect and I will do the best to not indulge into the cause again. Darren is correct, difficulties are there to provide an opportunity to gain some form of value from the lesson. It all based on the way we look at it.

[Clay Collins | The Growing Life]

I really like this simple but poignant post, especially the part about inner integrity.

--Clay

[Liara Covert]

Alexys, to sense life as a spiritual experience is to recognize consciousness is expessing itself in physical form. Darren helps us realize that allowing ourselves to just be is an effective way to enjoy the life we have. To be as open and direct as possible is to allow our true thoughts, vibes and feelings to flow. Our mind creates and shapes what's next.

[Liara Covert]

Clay, to live in a way that is true to yourself may not always seem easy, yet life adopt the meaning and significance you give it. We can permit the truth to show itself and choose to accept it for what it is. We don't have to do things just because the options exist.

[Liara Covert]

Azhagiya, as you imply, the truth is everywhere, in all things, just waiting for us to discern what we need to know. It is the beginning and ending of everything. As we evolve to become more discerning, the truth reveals the way we are meant to live more fully in ways that encourage us to realize what we thought was hidden or fogotten potential.