Category: self exploration
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Endless Observation
Observation captures a profound truth: both the beginning and the end are rooted in non-existence. Between them lies fleeting experience. Thus arises a contemplation: Who observes? The transient experience, or the eternal void that preludes a start and embodies an end?
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The Eye of Questioning
True questioning seeks understanding, not conclusions. It’s akin to not knowing. While we’re familiar with movement and knowledge, we can’t fully grasp absolute stillness, the unknown, or our inner self. To genuinely embrace these discussions, one needs an open mind, willing to challenge its own beliefs and reflect on the very nature of questioning.
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What is a Human Being?
The essence of what it means to be human is beautifully complex. Beyond our physical bodies and consciousness, we possess a unique drive to question our own nature. This isn’t about intellect or philosophy but a deep, intrinsic curiosity. It’s not driven by ideas, reason, or expectation, but something untouched by these constructs.
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Blind to Beauty
“Can you trust the rain?” This contemplative question beckons us to delve deeper, beyond surface perceptions. It highlights water’s impartial flow and infinite beauty. In our tendency to label and sidestep, we might miss that the water’s essence reflects our own hearts and life’s true nature. Are they not intertwined?
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Beyond Conditions
All people desire happiness, though their definitions vary. Yet, everyone’s happiness seems conditional. If joy comes from someone, or something, their presence is a must. We rarely ponder unconditional happiness. Amidst world suffering, its essence feels lost. Few genuinely seek it beyond mere words and beliefs. Will you be one to challenge and explore?
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Observing Without Intervention
Is the ‘self’ distinct from consciousness, or are they intertwined entities? This exploration delves into the depths of choiceless awareness, urging readers to confront the age-old inquiry without bias. By observing without evaluating, one navigates the delicate dance between individuality and universal consciousness, unearthing the insight of self questioning.
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Money & Attachment to Attachment
Inner freedom is compromised by our various attachments, whether to objects, individuals, or ideologies. These attachments create a false sense of security and divert us from a life of true freedom. Money is particularly revealing; when our navigation in life is influenced by its accumulation, we step away from freedom. The key to navigating life…
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I am so, and I don’t know
When the question ‘Who are you?’ breaks through life’s noise, it reveals a profound truth: we are, simply and undeniably, as we are. As we grapple with labels and memories to describe ourselves, we drift from the undeniable fact of our being. The essence of who we truly are remains unimagined, undescribed, and unnamed—anchored in…
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what do you want?
“What do I want?” seems straightforward, but it’s a loaded question that often keeps us stuck in a cycle of wanting and chasing. The real question to ask is not about what you want, but rather “What is the free will?” It’s a question that forces you to confront your own limitations, pushing you to…
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Dissolving Problems
Life’s problems are shaped by our personal preferences interacting with the world’s flow. This article defies conventional thought, suggesting problems aren’t universal but born from our biases. It beckons deep introspection into “what-is” and our relationship with it, urging a reevaluation of order, flow, and self.
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Suffering Mirage
Suffering is viewed through the lens of our personal experiences, akin to seeing the world with glasses painted with fire. True understanding emerges when we observe without preconceived notions or ‘knowing.’ This unbiased observation transforms suffering from a painful experience to a dimension of self-learning.
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Beyond the act of words
Words, often perceived as passive, shape our understanding of inner freedom. As terms like “absolute truth” and “God” transform from mysteries to defined meanings, they act as barriers. True exploration may require looking beyond words and admitting the unknown, challenging the boundaries they create.
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What is the future of humanity?
The future of humanity reflects our present state. Every day, do we truly connect with humanity’s collective heart, or do we retreat into our individual selves? The notion of ‘humanity’ often becomes an abstract, a concept in our minds, crafted to distance ourselves from its true essence.
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The Essence and Flow of Honesty
Honesty is recognizing and facing deceit within ourselves. It flows without hidden agendas. While deceit leaves marks, true honesty remains traceless, enriching our quality of life with clarity and a genuine connection to its fresh essence.
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Are limitations real
Is there truth in limitation, or are there limitations to anything as a fact, not as a feeling, not as a habit, not as a judgment? Does limitation exist, or is the only existence limitless? The question of limitation must hit an open nerve in your daily existence, and lead to a realm of limitless…
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Is Real Art for You?
In the vast field of artistic expression, how much truly qualifies as art? Most, in my view, are mere replications of thought. Yet, real art exists in the raw essence of the world—a cloud, a butterfly’s wing, the sound of a piano. It isn’t about imitation but revelation, challenging the notion ‘art is not for…
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Rediscovering Stillness
Eight years ago, I happened to meet the transformative power of stillness. When I stood still, my perspective changed, not in dramatic or absolute ways, but in subtle internal shifts. This wasn’t about physical sensations or emotions but a deeper awareness. It became a starting point for a new phase of direct observation and understanding.