But there is nothing like the simplicity of being oneself—settling into yourself, just being there, recognizing what you are, and feeling the sense of intimacy and realness of that.
All the inner journey, all of the spiritual practice, ultimately comes down to this: that we are able to be genuinely what we are. If you want to do inner practice in order to develop certain powers or go to other dimensions, or have special experiences, you still don't know what spiritual work is. And this is because you have not yet recognized what reality is or what being real means."
A. H. Almaas "Loving the Real"
from The Unfolding Now—Realizing Your True Nature through the Practice of Presence
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So true. The real unfolding in our beings is the truth we run from when we turn to practice to define a fleeting image of self. Who we are is the unchanging, and you are right, being THAT is the power and satisfying end to all journeying. Only in complete resonance with who and what you are can any relative phenomenon derive it's meaning and potency. You are there before every experience. Who are you? I am still drawn to contemplate this. Peace!
ReplyDeleteNHS, thanks for your helpful and insightful remarks. To begin to see what you are describing is so revolutionary, and very exciting as the limitless implications begin to unfold. Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteWith warm metta,
Steve Goodheart