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The journey to Enlightenment and its outcome.
Hello world. The following was written 5/5/2018.
On one’s journey to “Enlightenment” they will chop wood and carry water. It is during these mundane activities they are given an opportunity to become introspective of their journey and the lessons their experiences would teach them. It is during these introspections they are able to glean a deeper understanding as to what all was for and how it was of benefit to them.
What occurs is a shift within them of how it is they are now perceiving everything to be. How they now see the world around them and even themselves has completely changed. Yet, they continue to chop wood and carry water, for though they are changing within, nothing outside of them has changed. Everything around them remains the same. The only change that has happened, has occurred within them.
Something else to consider here is that “Enlightenment” is not just seen, it is FELT within you and without you. It is an easing of an unseen burden being carried within you. The way it is “seen” by those around you would be in the changes you are expressing. This easing of the mental burden releases an expansive joy filled energy which can been seen and felt by those around you. It is witnessed in how you are no longer reacting to what once was bothering or triggering you. In no longer reacting to what is happening you become an example of the peace they seek.
Blessings on your journeys my brothers. Hugs and love. You are loved. I love you.