Everything about a person is completely transparent… right there on the surface for everyone to see. Some think they hide, but they do not. Denial is the only shroud. Denial begins with how one views ones self. From there it projects outwardly upon the world as oblivion.
Life is all about people. Facts and figures are secondary. Your relationship with fact, figures, and everything else is what makes all the difference. Life is paradox. For every perspective, there is an equally valid yet contradictory perspective. Which perspective you adhere to is determined by conditioning… the sum total of your life experiences… your karma.
Life is that way. Everything blows in the winds of karma… not only the perspective of individuals, but also of groups… subcultures and cultures. Want to know the way the wind is blowing? Watch the news. Experts in every field disagree. Why? The winds of karma.
When everyone is leaning one way, under-stand the other. Not just to be contrary, but because the universe needs balance. A full head of steam in any direction will eventually run you off the road. For every perspective, there is an equally valid yet contradictory perspective. Life is politics… all prescribed by karma. Everything is political. It’s all perspective. Think science is not? Think again.
Want to understand the world? Want to understand life? Watch a field of wheat blowing in the wind. Want to understand yourself? Ask which direction you lean and then attempt to fathom why. Only the transcendental, eternally silent witness knows…. and it speaks not. Like the stable earth it is unmoved by the wind. Root yourself in that.
From there, everything is virtual… lightly etched on the face of being – completely transparent.
This blog really touched me for some reason. I’ve been feeling anxious about life, but after reading your blog I relaxed. Thanks for the short reprieve.
WOW!
Once again a beautiful blog…
Always much to reflect on.
Thank you.
The French do this thing where they automatically take devil’s advocate position in a discussion, simply for the enjoyment of the discussion. But this, of course is only surface understanding. I read this and I feel the ease with which one can think one is examining an opposite ‘direction’ or the why of one’s personal direction and really be leaning in the same direction, not finding the why. It is delicate. I know how much more work I have with this, to be more of an ‘eternal silent witness’.
It sometimes feels that if one doesn’t adhere strongly and stand firm on a position that they are somehow overlooked, discredited or seen as weak or meek. What if you do see many perspectives or don’t have strong opinions one way or the other? It seems as though people have no tolerance for it.
And thank you for the wonderful teachings. I am truly, truly grateful to be your student.
Or indecisive? I feel the same way Denise:)
Sometimes the most challenging perspective is no perspective. I remember the student years ago that complained, “You give us something one day and take it away the next.” To which I responded, “Exactly.” Yet I have never to my knowledge been thought of a weak, meek, or indecisive. Remember: “Knowledge is in the gap between perspectives.” And yes, finding the “why” behind your actions and perspectives is most challenging… many levels… many issues… many samskaras… and underlying it all, hidden from the view of most, is Truth.
Fascinating blog… Seems to lead to more questions then answers. So many questions, so many perspectives, so much beyond the obvious… Do any of them really matter? Are we just blowing in the wind?
This is the world of karma… action… duality…. cause and effect… the blowing wind. The question is not whether or not you are in the blowing wind. Yes, of course you are. The question is whether or not you are rooted in the transcendent… or just loosely tethered to it… or perhaps like tumbleweed.
The enlightened know the unknowable as liberating and empowering. Others may relate to the notion in a self judgmental, weak, meek, or indecisive manner.
You are Greatness Personified!!! I love you and this quote… “Knowledge is in the gap between perspectives.” I would humbly add that “Power is generated as you transition from perspective to perspective honoring each as you traverse the reality continuum.” Got to love infinity… 😉
It is fun playing scrabble with the teachings because you always come up with SUM-thing…
Yet another beautiful way to bring light to the path of balanced being..swaying in the wind. Even a glimpse of it touches me deeply.
Wisdom aligns with the reality [perspective] that best serves the moment. In the relative, truth is simply that which is most life supporting.
I always liked that part in class – learning something new and then you telling us to let go of it. It made sense to me. It is one of those foundational pieces for me. Thank you!
If everyone is transparent, why can’t we simply see the truth?
I would like to thank you for the opportunity to be at Guru Purnima. It was a great privilege to be there.
Hi Cheri,
See the first paragraph last few sentences:
“Everything about a person is completely transparent… right there on the surface for everyone to see. Some think they hide, but they do not. Denial is the only shroud. Denial begins with how one views ones self. From there it projects outwardly upon the world as oblivion.”
We are ignorant of that which we ignore… that’s the stuff denial and oblivion are made of…
I’m really enjoying the questions, it feels like class. I can’t wait until August!
Jai Guru Dev
This board enlivens me. Thank you Brahmarshi and all who post here.
Jai Śiva Śaṅkara
This is rich…
Liberating