Tag: life
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Pure action
Can there be an action that is pure, that is not contaminated by time? It has nothing prior to it, and it meets no projection of future… Obviously, it is timeless… Nowhere away from now. Can the now in itself be that action, the pure action that has no start and no end?… What is…
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Can suffering end?
Suffering’s reality and our reaction to it are questioned. It’s compared to a dream with blinding light, implying our response shapes our experience. The pointing is to deeply inquire what suffering is without words, concepts, or knowledge, possibly unveiling its true nature and link to self-inquiry.
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Where is the world?
Self-inquiry leads to questions that challenge our consciousness and understanding of the world, suggesting our reality might be a mental construct rather than external. This realization can unsettle our foundational knowledge, making us question whether the world, including our self-identity, exists only in imagination. Seeking easy solutions indicates a distance from fully embracing this profound…
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Clarity without limitation to that which you love
Attending the Now, devoid of prior knowledge, embodies freedom. This state, unshaped by past knowledge or future expectations, allows for limitless exploration. It’s about being naturally present, not influencing or recording experiences. Words struggle to encapsulate this simplicity. The Now, met without knowing, reveals clarity, unbound by limitations. It’s a commitment, not for reward, but…
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Life was never about you
It was never about you. Life, an infinite canvas, questions itself through you. Life, invested in growth, evolution, was misunderstood. Reduced to vanity, it exists beyond our grasp. In truth, life doesn’t need confirmation to be; it is unlimited. Accepting this, we swim in an ocean of not knowing, realizing life’s beauty and infinite possibilities,…
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Energy as life
Energy in life is a complex, ever-changing force. It may seem dull or intense, a reaction to events, yet unreal in aliveness. True energy is unconditional, unrelated to personal desires, a flowering of infinite allowance. It’s an empty space, alive, untouched by ideas, and beyond understanding. To truly grasp it, one must abandon the quest…
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While you live – Live!
While you live, live fully, without compromise, limitation, or barrier, akin to how the wind moves through a forest – unrestricted, yet with natural limitations. This movement, like life, is beyond full understanding but inspires us to question what it means to truly live. Acknowledge your cluelessness about life’s essence, letting this ignorance blossom into…
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Seeing Through Our Choices
The text underscores the essence of looking within oneself to realize that what one sees is merely a choice, thus not seeing at all. From this point of self-awareness, clarity emerges, urging individuals to engage with life’s events directly to avert a potential unraveling of our world. Through introspection, it hints at a fresh, uncharted…
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Untouched by death
All things born eventually die; all creations face decay or destruction. Can anything be eternal, untouched by death? Our beliefs and knowledge may distance us from the truth. Perhaps the genuine quest is more crucial than the answer. Do you prioritize this inquiry above your own being. Can you truly question without seeking affirmation, allowing…
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Simplicity
We often complicate things, equating complexity with value. What does a simple life mean to you? Is it freedom and peace or something perceived as lesser? True value lies in simplicity, but we’re conditioned to label and describe, making simplicity elusive. Life is inherently simple. This uncomplicated nature is the key to truly living and…
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Is Now Real?
The present moment feels tangible, yet elusive. Anything beyond it seems like an abstract idea, perhaps even unreal. The challenge lies in truly embracing and understanding the ‘now’. While future concepts might be mere illusions, the essence and depth of the current moment demand a closer look. The real inquiry is: How deeply can we…
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Quality of Life Now
In the video from the Observing Beauty channel, the creator challenges viewers to reconsider societal definitions of power, value, and quality of life. Arguing that the relentless pursuit of financial freedom can hinder inner freedom, the video questions our complicity in perpetuating a system that equates power and money, often at the expense of true…
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Meditate? The Gap
Engaging in an action without intention, such as sitting just to sit or walking to walk, hints at the profound depth of meditation. Gaps, perceived differences between reality and our thoughts, become less defined. This state embodies the essence of meditation, where there’s no purpose or direction, boundaries fade, inviting an open-ended exploration of the…
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Fear-Driven Occupation vs. Choiceless Flow
Young adults grapple with an apparent conflict between material pursuits and inner freedom. This article clarifies that this struggle is not inherent but fabricated by fear. Life can either be tethered by this fear or evolve in a free creative flow. In a life steered by this flow, resource concerns arise without the weight of…
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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.