I think words or language are much like anything else that are part of the human experience. Understanding their purpose is essential for their enjoyment. They must be held loosely understanding the joy they bring is only possible when held with open hands. The moment we close our hands to grasp or possess them, they become a curse rather than a blessing. Words I believe are a gift to enhance the life experience of humanity. Not meant to be an end in of themselves, but to point to pathways that lead to reality they describe. Intended to lead us back to our true selves, back to our source, ultimately to help us find our way home.
I humbly choose to disagree. I don't think words can lead us back to our true selves or back to our source. For that we need to deeply introspect and observe very minutely each and every movement of thought in our minds.
This topic and article feels like a breath of fresh air, Ansh!
My current perspective is that our mind was meant to be a tool, and instead it has become something of a prison (I lowkey blame Descartes for this).
The thing is, we're only in the prison of the mind if we believe in what our mind tells us... which also means that we can't think our way out of the prison. When we stop letting our midn run the entire show, we realize there are no walls.
Great topic and I'm looking forward to reading more!
Yes, earlier I used to think that I can go beyond mind using mind, with the help of words of wisdom. But then while meditating I realized that even an illiterate person with low EQ and IQ can attain Buddhahood through real meditation.
Yes we need to use mind as a means to an end when it is required but stop it from being an end in itself.
I went through your profile and saw that we share similar outlook on life. So followed and subscribed!
I think I understand where you are coming from. I can only speak for me and from my experience. I would agree words often do not lead us home. I believe our avatar’s are a reflection of our true selves or source. Our bodies are formed from the desire of source to express certain attributes through a human. One my greatest joys has been the realization that every aspect of what it means to be human is an opportunity to trace back to where I came from. This knowledge rescued me from a very dark place. I wholeheartedly agree introspection and observation are great tools. My experience would make it difficult to embrace them as the only way. Thank you for the opportunity to express my thoughts! Blessings!
I think words or language are much like anything else that are part of the human experience. Understanding their purpose is essential for their enjoyment. They must be held loosely understanding the joy they bring is only possible when held with open hands. The moment we close our hands to grasp or possess them, they become a curse rather than a blessing. Words I believe are a gift to enhance the life experience of humanity. Not meant to be an end in of themselves, but to point to pathways that lead to reality they describe. Intended to lead us back to our true selves, back to our source, ultimately to help us find our way home.
I humbly choose to disagree. I don't think words can lead us back to our true selves or back to our source. For that we need to deeply introspect and observe very minutely each and every movement of thought in our minds.
This topic and article feels like a breath of fresh air, Ansh!
My current perspective is that our mind was meant to be a tool, and instead it has become something of a prison (I lowkey blame Descartes for this).
The thing is, we're only in the prison of the mind if we believe in what our mind tells us... which also means that we can't think our way out of the prison. When we stop letting our midn run the entire show, we realize there are no walls.
Great topic and I'm looking forward to reading more!
Thanks for making my day, Louise!
Yes, earlier I used to think that I can go beyond mind using mind, with the help of words of wisdom. But then while meditating I realized that even an illiterate person with low EQ and IQ can attain Buddhahood through real meditation.
Yes we need to use mind as a means to an end when it is required but stop it from being an end in itself.
I went through your profile and saw that we share similar outlook on life. So followed and subscribed!
I think I understand where you are coming from. I can only speak for me and from my experience. I would agree words often do not lead us home. I believe our avatar’s are a reflection of our true selves or source. Our bodies are formed from the desire of source to express certain attributes through a human. One my greatest joys has been the realization that every aspect of what it means to be human is an opportunity to trace back to where I came from. This knowledge rescued me from a very dark place. I wholeheartedly agree introspection and observation are great tools. My experience would make it difficult to embrace them as the only way. Thank you for the opportunity to express my thoughts! Blessings!
In Indian tradition we say that our bodies are like temples in which God resides.
Thank you for lending your perspective 🙏 ❤️