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“ONLY THE NOW EXISTS”

We—consciousness of oneness, Pure Presence—exist only in this very moment.

Not in the memories of yesterday, nor in the imaginings of tomorrow.

Only in the now.

The “flowing time” that the mind (the “I,” thoughts, the ego) is captivated by is merely a concept; while thought wanders endlessly through the imaginings born of that concept, pure presence—awareness—does not exist within any concept.

Likewise, the life that awareness ​​can experience directly—reality—exists solely in the now.

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This truth is an undeniable, self-evident fact.

Yet, it lies far beyond the grasp of the mind (the “I,” thoughts, the ego) to be extremely simple. Explaining how else it might be described, or articulating why awareness can know it to be true, is, in fact, an immense challenge.

However, as awareness deepens self-observation and self-inquiry with the clarity of profound inner stillness, there inevitably comes a moment when awareness directly and certainly understands “It”—beyond all words or explanations.

And most importantly, this “Now” is always complete; it is the All, knowing no lack whatsoever.

In truth, there is nothing to be accomplished at any time, nor is there any need to strive to be whole—even though the mind (the “I,” thoughts, the ego) stubbornly believes we are somehow incomplete.

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Cherish and savor the present moment fully, with all the heart.

By abiding in the now, awareness can gain the necessary realizations and insights. It does so by seeing what is—“your way of being in this moment” (not that of another), which serves as your supreme and optimal spiritual teacher. It is not achieved by deliberating on or judging what is good or bad; rather, it comes about by observing, examining, and inquiring without any judgment—with attentive attention—into the very source of every word, doing, and way of being.

Thus, remember that spiritual awakening is not about accumulating spiritual knowledge, nor is it merely about engaging in actions perceived as “spiritual” or “good.” Furthermore, it is not about “changing narratives of the ‘I’”—such as by banishing negative thoughts or controlling one’s emotions.

Instead, it is about inquiring the fundamental question—”What is the ‘I’?”—and allowing awareness to actually see through the facts of what is.

Thoughts, emotions, and memories merely appear and disappear, it may be subtle at times, similarly, while experiences and environments are constantly changing. There is no need to control them; simply let them to follow the natural flow of change, the laws of nature as impermanence, appearing and disappearing on their own. Because you as pure presence are not them at all but they appear and disappear within as a mere temporary phenomenon.

Also, pay close attention of the prudence to regarding the deceptions of the mind (the “I,” thought, the ego)—especially those that manifest as seemingly noble words or deeds.

For instance, realize that attempting to change people or the world is not so-called a “good deed”; it is merely an expression of egoism—a selfish desire for moments that feel gratifying or comfortable to the mind (the “I,” thought, the ego) by making its fantasies come true.

Turn attention to the fact that by performing such “good deeds”—being addicted to the sense of the “doer,” intoxicated by doership—awareness is, in fact, unconsciously losing the present moment, as awareness.

To “lose being present in the now” means losing out on a life that could be cherished and savored through presence in the moment; simultaneously, it means missing the very opportunity for awakening that life offers. (OM 🙏)