We live our lies immersed in activity and hungry for new experiences and stimulus. When we experience some deep loss, the mind can enter into a realm of dense darkness. In this state, it is incapable of seeing any positive. The state of mind which sees only darkness is a state of fear which is born from separation. We live amongst our own judgements. Our judgements of others influence our judgements of ourselves. Living in this world of judgements drains us of all vital energy. We feel lethargic and incapable of functioning effectively in this state. This coupled with panic about our own inner condition feeds on itself and leads to a complete downward spiral. Depression arrives. Despair enters. Immersed in these dark waters, we see no way out. At this moment, stop. Just stop.
Realize that all we ever have to deal with is our own mind. We do not deal with the external world, but our own judgements. Stop judging your condition. Stop judging the condition of others. This is not easy, since we are trained to judge from the moment we are born. What tires you most is the constant judgements arising in your mind. It is a tremendous wastage of vital energy. Even if you stop judging, you will be exposed to the constant judgements by other people hitting your mind. People will judge others and they will judge you. Their judgements influence your judgements. What is judgement? Judgement is the act of labelling. Judgement is nothing but the creation of names and hence duality. Being judged by others is a huge drain of vital energy. Infact, it is one of the biggest sources of energy loss. If you take the judgements thrust unto you very deeply, you will be disturbed. Judgements by your family, your boss, your colleagues, your lover and society will keep coming to you. Like a pile of garbage thrown towards you. Fear of being judged will never allow you to be at peace. In order to avoid being swept and tossed by the countless forces of the world, one must be alert and know what one values most. One must be able to see clearly through the dense clouds of mental beliefs. Underneath all your judgements and incessant thoughts and fears, lies the vast realm of silent awareness. Take refuge here. Come back here. The place prior to desire. Prior to thought. Prior to experience. Take a deep breath and at the point where your breath stops is the entry into this deep realm of vast silence. The sacred inner space which is your true home. What lies here, in this deeply mysterious realm? The realm of deep silence. Who lives here? Can anyone live here? What remains when all sounds stop? What remains when all sights fail? What remains when experience ends? What remains when the world ends? What remains when words fail?
Realize that all we ever have to deal with is our own mind. We do not deal with the external world, but our own judgements. Stop judging your condition. Stop judging the condition of others. This is not easy, since we are trained to judge from the moment we are born. What tires you most is the constant judgements arising in your mind. It is a tremendous wastage of vital energy. Even if you stop judging, you will be exposed to the constant judgements by other people hitting your mind. People will judge others and they will judge you. Their judgements influence your judgements. What is judgement? Judgement is the act of labelling. Judgement is nothing but the creation of names and hence duality. Being judged by others is a huge drain of vital energy. Infact, it is one of the biggest sources of energy loss. If you take the judgements thrust unto you very deeply, you will be disturbed. Judgements by your family, your boss, your colleagues, your lover and society will keep coming to you. Like a pile of garbage thrown towards you. Fear of being judged will never allow you to be at peace. In order to avoid being swept and tossed by the countless forces of the world, one must be alert and know what one values most. One must be able to see clearly through the dense clouds of mental beliefs. Underneath all your judgements and incessant thoughts and fears, lies the vast realm of silent awareness. Take refuge here. Come back here. The place prior to desire. Prior to thought. Prior to experience. Take a deep breath and at the point where your breath stops is the entry into this deep realm of vast silence. The sacred inner space which is your true home. What lies here, in this deeply mysterious realm? The realm of deep silence. Who lives here? Can anyone live here? What remains when all sounds stop? What remains when all sights fail? What remains when experience ends? What remains when the world ends? What remains when words fail?
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