People act the way they act not because of their upbringing, environment, past experiences or temperament. I’m not saying that these (upbringing, environment, past experiences or temperament) do not play a part in what happens to a person, they are strong influences – no doubt. But their consciousness levels lay the foundation of their personal growth blueprint. Here’s a good example of how it works.

Let’s say you’re a high powered CEO or executive that is filled with pride. He may be able to command a legion of employees, but in his personal life, he may experience dysfunctional relationships, lack of spiritual fulfillment or even feel a lack of control over events that are beyond his executorial control (not everyone in the world is his employee and he feels a lack of power because he often borrows strength from his position). On the other hand, you may have a painter that does not make as much money as the CEO… but is filled with reason, purpose, fulfillment and love. He is very much in love and passionate with his work, his calling, his desire to produce a masterpiece out of his overflowing reservoirs of endless creativity. The painter is clearly living at a higher level of consciousness compared to the CEO.