Trouble (journal entry)

I cannot see the trouble if I am the trouble.

Developing Spiritual Ears

There is a spiritual adage which says, “Let those who have ears hear”

Awareness is the very means by which we develop our spiritual ears.

Self Exploration

For most, the exploration of self ends the moment something unpleasant is discovered. Although searchers thoroughly enjoy the discovery of mysterious and interesting facts about themselves, they recoil at the sight of anything unpleasant. It is too much for them, so they turn back to their old ways—and attempt to make them seem new. If they only knew the freedom that comes from fearless self-knowledge, they would certainly continue on.

Buried Knowledge

The most valuable pieces of knowledge, like precious gems are buried deep beneath the surface, not lying around in plain sight where we insist on looking for them.

Easy vs. Difficult

Learning to live an awakened life is not difficult at all. In fact, nothing could easier or more natural. The difficulty comes only in parting with preferred illusions.

All of Your Questions

Replace all of your questions with just one question:

“Am I awake right now?”

Imperfection

It is only Ego, which demands perfection and immediate results. The True Self has no quarrel with imperfection. It knows that only a better understanding is necessary.