absolutespiritdotco

“THE MIND NEVER KNOWS…” The mind never knows what it does not know; on the contrary, it thinks that it knows everything. Yet, the mind cannot know itself, for it is merely “thought” and cannot directly see itself. Awareness, however, is capable of this. Furthermore, since time is merely a…

“WHAT MATTERS IS BEING IN THE PRESENT MOMENT. -Part 2” There is a Zen teaching that says: “Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water; after enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.” This succinctly expresses the fact that, while the outward actions may appear identical, the inner state—the very way of…

“WHAT MATTERS IS BEING IN THE PRESENT MOMENT. -Part 1” You are not a persona or character, nor are you any thought or emotion, nor are your physical body. Furthermore, you are certainly not a seeker, a thinker, or any other “doer” manifesting ideals into reality. Consequently, even your life…

“WHAT IS HAPPINESS?” The pleasure of satisfying the mind(ego) and the happiness of purely abiding as awareness are entirely different things. The former is fulfilled by conditions; it is a narrative in the head—a collection of thoughts, such as interpretations, projections, or memories, regarded as “my personal property,” “mine.” The…

“TRUTH DOES NOT DEPEND ON KNOWLEDGE (WORDS)” Neither truth, nor peace, nor love can be known through knowledge alone; because of “ignorance”—which knowledge cannot change—the awareness naturally cannot live out these things. If it were possible to grasp them through knowledge, simply creating educational materials would suffice. Yet, reality is…

“WHAT ARISES FROM THE ‘SEPARATION’” “Fear” is born from the fundamental premise of “separation”—a misconception regarding the nature of existence. From this fear with identification with thoughts and emotions arises the desire or need to either avoid or overcome it, and can be manifested in various forms. Examples include: attachment;…

“IF YOU…” If you find yourself feeling ashamed because you cannot do something, or troubled by your inability to do it, or conversely, feeling proud of what you can do and fixated on that identity… Stop and ask yourself: “Why am “I” so obsessed with whether or not I can…

“WHEN YOU, AS THE AWARENESS, TRULY REALIZES” When you as the awareness becomes able to see yourself—every aspect, including your thoughts, emotions, reactions, and how you perceive experiences—exactly as they are, without any judgment whatsoever, you will simultaneously realize for the first time just how small the world you previously…

“AS AWARENESS” As we turn our attention inward, observing and inquiring deeply, starting from our own words and reactions and going down toward source of existence by fundamental questions—we begin to notice the various “unconscious assumptions” we have long held. At that point, we step away from the mind’s (ego’s)…

“THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MIND AND AWARENESS” The mind thinks, “I am special” in negative or positive way, yet deep down, it lacks confidence and constantly fears those it perceives as superior in ability. Consequently, when self-worth is severely compromised, encountering someone deemed inferior can provide a sense of relief…