Category: Understanding Thought
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Beyond the Self: Dissolving the Boundaries of Separation
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I recently came across an article in which the author admired the incredible mechanism of the human body. They expressed deep gratitude for the seamless functioning of the body and offered prayers to God, thanking a higher power for this wondrous creation. It was a heartfelt acknowledgment of life’s marvels,…
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The Illusion of Self-Improvement: An Inquiry
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Have you ever questioned the endless advice streaming from social media posts and self-help books? From suggestions to “stay positive” to instructions on cultivating kindness, we are persistently nudged toward self-improvement. But what is really happening here? Are these efforts addressing something fundamental within us, or are they perpetuating a…
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Does Sharing Pain Truly Alleviate It?
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The belief that sharing our pain with others lightens the burden is deeply ingrained in human culture. It is comforting to think that expressing our suffering to someone else can bring us relief. Yet, does it genuinely resolve the pain, or is it merely a temporary escape? This question is…
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Can We Truly Understand Ourselves Through Knowledge?
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In the physical world, knowledge plays an undeniable role in guiding our actions. A teacher can explain mathematical principles, or a book can teach us how to fix a machine. This process of acquiring knowledge, applying it, and seeing tangible results is straightforward. It works because the physical and material…
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The Illusion of Separation
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Human beings, through the activity of thought, create a sense of division and separation. Thought, rooted in memory and the ego’s identification with those memories, forms a fragmented perception of the world. In this fragmented view, we see ourselves as separate from others, from nature, and even from our own…
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Moving Past ‘Agreeing to Disagree’: A Deeper Approach to Community Conversations
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Let’s consider a common scenario in community decision-making: Imagine a small town is debating how to use newly available funds. Some residents want to build a new community center, while others argue for road repairs. The typical approach might be to find common ground (everyone wants to improve the town)…
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What Does It Mean to Let Go of the Past?
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Transcending the limitations of thought through awareness and attentiveness in the present moment. We often hear the advice, “Let go of the past.” It sounds simple enough, but in reality, it’s not just a verbal agreement we make with ourselves. Saying, “I’m leaving the past behind,” is only the beginning. Letting go…
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The Allure of Tomorrow: Why We’re Always Chasing the Future
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Have you ever caught yourself excessively planning for the future, imagining a life where everything falls perfectly into place? It’s a common human tendency, isn’t it? We’re constantly projecting our thoughts into what tomorrow might bring, filled with hopes, plans, fears, and dreams. But why is this? Why do we…
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PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
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Life span gets divided into three parts, the PAST, PRESENT and the FUTURE. PAST means having existed or taken place in the period before the PRESENT and FUTURE means time that is to come. FUTURE is projected by thought on the basis of PAST experience and knowledge. No one knows…
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Self Created Prison
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A Lizard ran out on a rock and looked up, listening No doubt to the sounding of spheres And what a dandy fellow! the right toss of chin for you And swirl of a tail If men were as much men as lizards are lizards They’d be worth looking at…