Ever wondered how much of our suffering is self-inflicted and how we can free ourselves from it? Are you aware of the concept of the pain-body and how it can be triggered? Can you imagine the transformation that acceptance can bring about in your life? Dive in to explore these intriguing concepts and start your journey towards unlocking the power of presence and the freedom it brings.

The Power of Now

Imagine a beggar sitting on a box for over thirty years, not realizing it's filled with gold. This beggar is a metaphor for us. We're rich in spirit and potential, yet we're often unaware of our inner wealth. Why? We're too busy seeking validation, security, or love from the outside world, neglecting the treasure within. 

Enlightenment is not some superhuman achievement. It's your natural state of oneness with being, something greater than you, yet essentially you. It's finding your true nature beyond name and form. The Buddha simplifies enlightenment as “the end of suffering.” But what's left when there is no more suffering? You'll have to find out for yourself.

We've all heard the saying "I think, therefore I am," but what if that's the greatest mistake? By equating thinking with being, we live in a state of apparent separateness, a world of continuous problems and conflict. Enlightenment, on the other hand, is being “at one” with life and your deepest self. It's the end of suffering and the enslavement to incessant thinking. 

So how do we experience this reality? By breaking free from the identification with our mind. We often believe we are our thoughts, but that's the delusion. The mind loves to chew on problems like dogs love bones. It's not that you use your mind wrongly, it's more likely it uses you.

And when it comes to emotions, they're not separate from our thoughts but a reflection of our mind in our body. Just like thoughts, emotions can be observed. By bringing consciousness to our emotions, we can reduce their power over us. 

True emotions such as love, joy, or deep inner peace are not temporary pleasures but a state of being. They arise from beyond the mind and have no opposites. They're part of your natural state, obscured but never destroyed by the mind.

Remember that every pleasure or emotional high contains the seed of pain, its inseparable opposite. To stop creating pain in the present and dissolve past pain, we must cease to identify with our mind. Let's journey towards enlightenment by being present, observing our mind and emotions, and embracing our true nature.

Are You Unknowingly Sitting on a Goldmine of Inner Wealth?

Life is not free of pain and sorrow. But have you ever considered that a large part of human pain may be self-created, borne out of resistance to accepting the present moment? This resistance can manifest as judgment or negativity, and the more we identify with our mind, the more we suffer. However, if we honor and accept the present or the "Now", we become free of pain and suffering. 

Our minds, in their quest to remain in control, constantly deny the present moment and try to escape into the past or the future. The result? An accumulation of residual pain from the past, and a fear of what the future might bring. The secret is to stop creating time and start focusing on the present moment. 

Imagine the liberation when we stop resisting what already is, and instead, surrender to the present. Acceptance can miraculously transform your whole life. It might be hard at first, especially when the present moment is unpleasant or awful, but resisting it only creates pain and unhappiness. Accept it as it is, and you will find yourself in a state of inner peace.

Every emotional pain we experience leaves behind a residue that becomes lodged in our mind and body - the “pain-body”. This pain-body has two modes: dormant and active. It can be triggered by anything, particularly if it resonates with past pain. Becoming aware of this pain-body and not feeding it with your thoughts is the key to breaking free from its grip. 

Fear is also a part of our basic emotional pain. It arises when we let our minds wander into the future, creating an anxiety gap. The ego, which is very vulnerable and insecure, feels constantly under threat, leading to fear. The only way to overcome this fear is to disidentify from our minds and connect with our deeper self rooted in being. 

We often seek ego-gratification and identify with external things like possessions, status, appearance, relationships, etc., in a bid to fill a deep-seated sense of lack or incompleteness. But these things cannot make us feel whole. The secret of life is to realize that our identity cannot be found in any of these things. The true liberation comes when we learn to “die before we die”, and find that there is no death. 

So, are you ready to embrace the power of "Now" and free yourself from self-created pain and suffering?

Embracing the 'Now': The Key to Liberation from Self-Created Suffering

Ever felt trapped in the endless cycle of past and future, constantly seeking fulfillment in a place or time that's not here and now? You're not alone. It's a common human condition to identify with the mind, creating a false self or ego that constantly needs to feed on something for its existence.

This ego feels vulnerable and threatened, living in a state of fear and want. It attaches itself to your problems, making them a part of your identity. But ask yourself, what if your problems are just illusions? What if the only real moment is the present, the Now?

Consider time. We often get so entangled in past memories and future anticipations that we fail to honor the present moment, the only real time we have. The past was once the Now, and the future will also be the Now. The essence of past and future is borrowed from the Now. 

So, how can we break free from this cycle of psychological time and find the joy of Being in the Now? 

First, we have to realize that our life situations, the past and future, are just mind-stuff, while our real life is Now. The present moment is the only thing that's real. The more we focus on the Now, the more we step away from the mind and the illusions it creates. 

Next, we need to let go of our attachments to the past and future. Stop obsessing over what has been or what will be. Instead, give your fullest attention to what you're doing in the present moment. This simple shift can dissolve all unhappiness and struggle, filling your life with joy, ease, and lightness.

But what about our problems, you ask? What if our present moment is full of challenges and difficulties? 

Well, problems are just situations that need to be dealt with or accepted. They exist because of our resistance to what is. If we can embrace the present moment with complete acceptance, we'll find that there's no room for problems. 

Ultimately, the practice of being in the Now is not about escaping from our realities but liberating ourselves from the burdens of psychological time. It's about finding the life underneath our life situations, the joy of Being that's always present in the Now. Isn't it time to make that quantum leap in our consciousness and experience the power of Now?

Are Your Problems Just Illusions? Can the Power of Now Liberate You?

Living in the present, the "Now," is the key to a fulfilling life. However, time dominates our world, creating the illusion that the past and the future are more important than the present. The truth is, when you fully embrace the present moment, you experience a profound transformation of consciousness, freeing you from the psychological need of the past for your identity and the future for your fulfillment.

Do you often find yourself complaining or feeling discontent? This is a sign that you are resisting the present moment, creating an inner conflict that reduces the quality of your life. The only real step in your life's journey is the one you're taking right now. Your "outer purpose" is reaching the destination, but your "inner purpose" is about the quality of your consciousness at each moment.

It's normal to strive to improve your life situation, but remember, life itself is already whole, complete, perfect. True prosperity comes from gratitude for the present moment and everything it encompasses. Waiting for the future to start living, or being dissatisfied with the present, only leads to permanent dissatisfaction and nonfulfillment.

Your past, whether it's your personal experiences or cultural conditioning, influences your present. However, dwelling on the past can create a bottomless pit of self-analysis. Instead, focus on the present – your behaviors, reactions, moods, thoughts, emotions, fears, and desires – and dissolve the past through the power of your presence. The past cannot survive when you fully embrace the present moment. So, are you ready to unlock the power of Now?

Unlocking the Power of Now: Embracing the Present for a Fulfilling Life

Are you ready to tap into the transformative power of presence? Presence isn't something you think about - it's something you experience. Try this - close your eyes and anticipate your next thought. What happens? You'll find that the more present you are, the less crowded your mind is. 

Ever heard of Zen masters testing their students' presence with a sudden stick strike? If the student was fully present, they could dodge the blow. This story serves as a vivid illustration of what it means to be "rooted within yourself". Being rooted within yourself means being fully in your body, feeling the inner energy field of your body, and staying anchored in the now.

The state of presence is intrinsically linked with the concept of waiting. Not the bored, restless kind of waiting, but a kind that requires your total alertness. This is the kind of waiting Jesus talks about in his parables. It's a state of being fully present, alert, and still. And when we truly experience this state, we are more fully ourselves than ever before.

Isn't it amazing how we often experience moments of presence when we're alone with nature? This is called satori, a flash of insight, a moment of no-mind and total presence. And the beauty of it all? This presence is required to appreciate the beauty and sacredness of nature. It's like gazing up into the vastness of space on a clear night, or truly listening to a mountain stream in a quiet forest. 

The journey towards presence or enlightenment goes from unconscious perfection, through apparent imperfection to conscious perfection. And it's not just about personal growth, it's about the evolution of consciousness in the universe. 

Imagine what will happen when consciousness frees itself from identification with physical and mental forms, and becomes pure or enlightened consciousness, or presence. This transition may seem distant, but it's already happening. 

Are You Ready to Unlock the Power of Presence and Embrace Your Inner Divinity?

Are you familiar with the concept of "Being," your deepest self? It's the state of existence that goes beyond the physical body and mind. It's the realm where subject and object merge into one. It's the elusive "I am" that exists beyond our names and forms. This might sound perplexing, but let's delve deeper.

Imagine a fish trying to understand water. If the fish had a human mind, it would probably say, "Water? I don't understand it." Likewise, we often struggle to comprehend "Being". It's not something you can box, label, or turn into an object of knowledge. It's beyond comprehension because it is the merger of subject and object into one.

So how do you access this realm of Being? 

You need to inhabit your body, to feel your existence from within. In doing so, you liberate yourself from the illusion that you are solely your physical body and mind, and you uncover the truth that you are more than the sum of your parts. Remember, the visible and tangible body is just an outer shell, a distorted perception of a deeper reality. But beneath this surface lies the 'inner body,' the doorway to Being and the vibrant life that lies within. 

By inhabiting your inner body, you enter a realm of great stillness and power, akin to discovering a deep well of tranquility within yourself that was previously unknown. This transformation hinges on maintaining continuous connectedness with your inner body, feeling it as a single field of energy. This state allows you to live your life more richly and deeply. The more you tap into this energy, the higher its vibrational frequency becomes, enabling you to attract circumstances that reflect this higher frequency.

Now, here's a simple practice to get in touch with your inner body. Whenever you are unoccupied, "flood" your body with consciousness. Feel the life energy within you and become one with your body. This simple practice could slow down the aging process, strengthen your immune system, and enhance your psychic immune system.

So, are you ready to explore this fascinating journey within your body, to discover the realm of Being, and to experience the power of Now? Remember, you don't need to understand it intellectually, just feel it. As you inhabit your body, you'll find that you are more than just your mind and physical form. You are a part of the timeless, limitless, and unfathomable essence that is your true nature.

Unlocking the Power of Being: A Journey Beyond the Physical into the Realm of Now

Feel the energy within you, observe it, and experience it. This is the essence of meditation. It's not about spending long hours in solitude but indulging in a mere 10-15 minutes of focused attention on your inner energy field. This attention helps you reclaim your consciousness from the mind, leading to an all-encompassing sense of presence without boundaries. 

Fascinating, isn't it? Now imagine going more profound than that, merging with that energy field, transcending the body, and entering a realm of pure being.

This formless realm, unseen yet deeply felt, is a source of joy, peace, and intense aliveness. It's like becoming "transparent" to the light emanating from the Source. This light is not separate from you; it is your essence. 

Ever heard of 'chi'? It's an energy bridge between you and the Source, a link between the Unmanifested and the physical universe. As you delve deeply into your inner body, you reach a point of absolute stillness, vibrant with life. That's where you touch upon the Unmanifested. 

The journey is similar to entering dreamless sleep with full consciousness. The Unmanifested doesn't liberate you until you consciously enter it. But remember, don't attempt to stay conscious in dreamless sleep, use your inner body as a portal to the Unmanifested.

But how to keep this portal open? Feel the stillness deep inside even when engaged in everyday activities. Feel it while interacting with people or nature. This consciousness of the Unmanifested brings a deep sense of peace, a stillness that never leaves you, no matter what happens externally. 

Intriguing, isn't it? Now, what portal will you choose to enter this realm of consciousness?

Can You Unlock the Portal to Pure Consciousness in Just 15 Minutes?

In the pursuit of enlightenment, we often get trapped in the misconception that salvation and fulfillment are dependent on future events or external factors. But the truth is, salvation is not elsewhere in time or place - it is here and now. 

Your life is not contingent on finding love, achieving success, or acquiring possessions. True salvation is to know yourself as an inseparable part of the timeless and formless One Life from which all that exists derives its being. 

A common trap people fall into is thinking that they need to be in a relationship to be complete. However, if you are not at ease with yourself when you are alone, you will seek a relationship to cover up your unease. This unease will then reappear in some other form within the relationship, and you will probably blame your partner for it. 

In the state of enlightenment, you are yourself - "you" and "yourself" merge into one. You do not judge yourself, you do not feel sorry for yourself, you are not proud of yourself, you do not love yourself, you do not hate yourself. The split caused by self-reflective consciousness is healed, its curse removed. 

Once you understand this, your relationships transform. Instead of being a source of conflict and dissatisfaction, they become a reflection of the love that you feel deep within, the love that comes with the realization of your oneness with all that is. This love has no opposite. It is a state of Being. Your love is not outside; it is deep within you. 

Can you embrace this truth? Can you give up the relationship with yourself and just be yourself? Because when you do, all your relationships will be love relationships. 

Embracing the Now: The Path to Enlightenment and True Love

Can we truly differentiate between happiness and inner peace? 

Happiness seems to rely on conditions perceived as positive, but inner peace does not. It goes beyond the constraints of good and bad, positive and negative. Many people have found their greatest lessons in failure, loss, illness, or pain. These challenging situations taught them to let go of false self-images, ego-driven goals and desires, and instead, to embrace depth, humility and compassion.

So, what happens when something dreadful occurs? An accident, a loss, an illness? Do we deny its negative impact? Not at all. We allow it to be, because resisting it only fuels negativity. Forgiveness, especially of the present moment, is essential. When we allow every moment to be as it is, resentment doesn’t accumulate and need to be addressed later. 

In moments of deep sadness or loss, happiness may seem impossible, but peace is within reach. Beneath the sadness, if you've let go of resistance, lies a deep serenity, a stillness, a sacred presence. This is the power of being, the good that has no opposite.

This doesn't mean we become inactive or complacent in the face of situations we can change. Rather, we do what we must while accepting what is. This acceptance frees us from the dominance of our minds and connects us with our deeper being. 

When we operate from this place of being, our actions are guided by a greater intelligence than the mind, and our motivations shift from fear and control to a higher good. This is a concept echoed by Marcus Aurelius, who wrote, "Accept whatever comes to you woven in the pattern of your destiny."

But to reach this level of understanding, many people need to experience a great deal of suffering. Once they let go, one of the greatest miracles happens: the awakening of Being-consciousness through what appears as evil, the transformation of suffering into inner peace.

This shift in consciousness not only transforms you but also the world around you. It dissolves discord, heals pain, and dispels unconsciousness. In this state of acceptance and inner peace, you no longer create or participate in drama. You become at one with yourself, free from conflict.

Understanding the impermanence of all things and situations is crucial. A situation that makes you happy today might make you unhappy tomorrow. Prosperity may become empty consumerism. A happy marriage may turn into a bitter divorce. But when you accept the isness of all things, this impermanence doesn't bother you anymore. 

This acceptance doesn't make you remote from other humans. In fact, it brings you closer. When you're connected with your own being, you can feel others' true reality too. And in this shared reality, suffering is recognized as an illusion and healing can take place.

Ultimately, the transformation of human consciousness can bring about a better world. When the majority of humans become free of egoic delusion, this inner change will affect all of creation. This new consciousness will create a new world, a different order of reality, where compassion and peace reign. 

Can the Transformation of Human Consciousness Create a Better World?

Surrender doesn't imply defeat or passivity. It's the wisdom of embracing life's flow, accepting the present moment unconditionally and without reservation. It's about dissolving inner resistance, the emotional negativity that arises when things don't go as planned.

Surrendering doesn't mean you can't take action or initiate change. It's about accepting the Now, not the overall situation. This acceptance frees you from mind identification, reconnecting you with your true being.

Consider a situation where you're stuck in mud. You don't resign yourself to being stuck. You recognize the need to get out, you focus on the present moment without mentally labeling it. This acceptance of the 'isness' of the moment allows you to take action to free yourself. This action is far more effective than reacting out of anger or frustration. 

The power of surrender lies in transforming suffering into peace. In situations of deep pain, face it, feel it fully and embrace it. This intense presence dissolves any hidden resistance, and without the element of time, suffering cannot survive. The acceptance of suffering is a journey into death, but in facing this death consciously, you realize there's no death and nothing to fear. Only the ego dies.

Surrender is key to transforming illness into enlightenment. It's about accepting what is inside if you cannot accept what is outside. It's about allowing pain to be there, surrendering to grief, despair, fear, loneliness. This surrender transmutes deep suffering into deep peace. It's your resurrection and ascension.

Many people seem to choose suffering due to their attachment to past experiences. But their suffering is self-created by mental-emotional patterns from the past. By being present, by accessing the power of the Now, they can break free from their conditioned past and truly have a choice. Nobody chooses dysfunction, conflict, pain. They happen because of lack of presence, lack of light to dispel the darkness. The moment you realize this, resentment dissolves, replaced by compassion. 

True forgiveness happens when you surrender to what is and become fully present. The past loses its power, and you realize deeply that nothing you ever did or that was ever done to you could touch the radiant essence of who you are. The key is presence. The key is Now. And you know you've surrendered when you no longer need to ask if you have.

Embracing the Power of Now: The Transformative Journey of Surrender

The power of Now is not just a concept; it's a way of living that brings about a profound transformation. It's about embracing the present moment in all its fullness, free from the constraints of the past and the anxieties of the future. 

When you live in the present, you touch the timeless and formless realm of Being, your deepest self beyond name and physical form, leading to a profound sense of peace and fulfillment. This transformative force aligns us with the flow of life, dissolving inner resistance, and allowing us to experience the joy of Being. 

The concept of surrendering to the Now is not about giving up or accepting defeat, but rather about aligning with the flow of life instead of fighting it. It's about letting go of resistance, negativity and inner conflict. It's about finding peace within, regardless of the external circumstances. This inner peace doesn't depend on the content of your life, but on your state of consciousness. 

It is important to remember that the power of Now is not a panacea for all of life's problems, but it offers a path to inner peace and fulfillment. It's about living fully in the present moment, not lost in the past or anxious about the future. It's about touching the timeless and formless realm of Being, your deepest self that is connected to the source of all life. This is the true power of Now.

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