Living in Alignment: A Life Where Everything Makes Sense
- Nyota Bolongo
- Jul 11
- 3 min read
Have you ever felt like something was off, without really knowing why? As if you were walking through life, but not in the right direction, not flowing, not vibrating, not feeling the fullness of your path?
That feeling is a sign. A sign that you may be out of alignment.
What Is Alignment?
Alignment is an energy. It’s a state of being : when your thoughts, words, actions, and emotions are in harmony. It’s when your mind says yes, your body follows, and your soul smiles. It’s when you live in coherence with your truth, your values, and your desires.
Alignment is not a goal. It’s not a place to reach. It’s a feeling, a frequency, a way of flowing with life.
My Own Journey with Alignment
For years, I was searching. A better job. A better country. A better relationship. A better version of life. I kept moving, hoping to feel more fulfilled, more connected, more aligned.
But what I’ve come to understand is this: You can be aligned anywhere in the world, as long as your inner world feels right. Alignment is not something you find outside of yourself. It’s something you cultivate within.

How Do You Know You’re Aligned?
You know you're aligned when your energy flows with ease. You feel inspired, joyful, motivated. You wake up with clarity, knowing your choices are right for you. You trust yourself. You feel at peace with who you are and where you're going.
Alignment feels like nourishment. You respect your deep values. You follow your passions. You act from love. You honor your cycles. And your body, mind, and soul feel in harmony.
Being Out of Alignment...
On the other hand, when you're misaligned, everything feels heavier. You might feel tired physically, emotionally, mentally. You lack motivation. You feel disconnected from your purpose. You doubt your choices. You sense a kind of internal conflict.
For example, if your mind says, "I want change," but your actions repeat old patterns, there’s a separation inside you. That inner tension is the sensation of being out of alignment.
Alignment & Your Values
One of the most powerful keys to alignment is knowing your values and honoring them. Your values are non-negotiable. They are the compass of your soul. Even when life challenges you, your alignment comes from choosing what truly matters to you, again and again and again.
How to Cultivate Alignment
Alignment is not a one-time decision. It’s a practice. A devotion. A way of living.
You cultivate it by : being honest with yourself and regularly checking in:
What feels right in my body and heart?
What feels off, heavy, or forced ?
What situations make me feel unseen, disrespected, disconnected?
Where am I betraying myself to fit in, to please, to avoid change?
From there, take conscious action. Sometimes it's a big shift. Sometimes it's a gentle "no" or a soft boundary. Always, it's an act of self-respect.
And remember: alignment respects your natural rhythm. If something feels right in your body, you can trust that feeling. Your body never lies.
Alignment is the art of honoring yourself. When you’re aligned, life doesn’t just make sense, It becomes meaningful, beautiful, sacred.
With love, from my soul to yours.
Walking this path, listening, receiving, sharing.
The Eyes of the Soul , Nyota


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