we don't have to do anything to be ourselves. we already are what we are and there's absolutely nothing that can change or add to that.
what we perceive ourselves to be, on the other hand, is subject to change and will take different forms throughout our lives depending on many factors.
but what we really are is immutable. It's present in every changing circumstance of our lives: when we're at peace, in turmoil, nervous, confident, watering a plant, having sex.
in each and every situation of our lives, the presence of what we are is neither increased nor diminished; it always exists in complete totality. it can be overlooked or acknowledged, but even this overlooking is a feigned ignorance; it can only be accomplished by directing a large percentage of our awareness away from ourselves.
the effect is similar to when we become oblivious to pain by concentrating strongly on something else; as soon as we stop paying attention to that something else, the awareness of pain comes rushing back in.
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P - i've been reading and re-reading your blog lately and this one is really great. i remember enjoying it the first time i read it many months ago and again today. i can relate to it and to you on many levels...thanks for making me think! :)
LaCailinA
hey! i'm glad and surprised to hear that ;) kelinda eres!! =)
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