Sunday, July 12, 2009

Letting go of the Moment

It is no secret that I constantly write and talk about freedom. But the freedom that I refer to goes beyond the mere ideals of a mind that thinks in terms of escaping some tangible or intangible attachment. So what is the essence of such a freedom? At the risk of sounding like an esoteric adept, it is beyond all measures of a mind that is caught in the known and in the activity of knowing. It is a mind that is in a constant state of release. A mind that lets go of each and every thought moment as they arise and dissipate. When a person sees into the very depth of each and every encounter and that each encounter is a reflection of self, that experiencing of seeing without seeking is freedom. The reflection of self realization is seeing in the moment all that is the conflict and confusion of thoughts dual nature. Freedom is the outcome of the total realization and understanding of that duality.

The mind sees the contradiction and emotional instability that is inherent in thoughts need to be attached and to repeat and relive the past. One wants to hold on to what has occurred and to find a better way, to improve through repetition. So one is caught in this never ending circle of holding on to our moments of indecision and triumph, to relive in the mind what is sought. This is the confusion and conflict of thoughts desire to overcome.

How can I help you see the futility and utter nonsensical activity of a mind that keeps jumping from one attachment to another. To see that you are not at peace because your mind and thoughts are clouded with the emotional turmoil of self projection and self objectification. You have to come to a place of meditated non-movement, an awareness that transcends your normal self absorbed activities. Notice that I did not say meditation, it must not be an activity that is seeking a reward or an accomplishment. It must be transparent, non-motivational, and spontaneously in the moment. It is easy just look at the moment, be aware of the inner and outer movement of ones consciousness. Take note of the moment and follow your thoughts , be totally aware but without judgement or conclusion. Discover a new consciousness that sees without a seer, a consciousness that is not attached or defined, that is without the conditioning of the past. Now you will let go because there will be no you to hold on....each moment is its own release.

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