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The Illusion of Problems and Separation

Bring Me Your Problems Every single so-called problem we face, every fear, worry, and feeling of anxiety, is the result of being unaware of our true self. We search high and low for solutions and various ways of escape from these undesirables whether through therapy, relationships, religions, or substances (none of these I am judging…

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Speaking and Silence

I speak when it’s time to speak, I write when it’s time to write, I create when it’s time to create, and I am silent when it’s time to be silent. “Spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.” My life is the flow of universal energy, the process of Existence itself. But in truth,…

Living in the Present

We often hear so many people state the need of living in the present. “You’ve got to let go of the past, forget about the future, and live in the present. Keep yourself in the present.” As a result, many people find themselves desperately trying to live in the present by constantly keeping watch over…

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The Myth of Mindfulness

Mindfulness has become somewhat of a buzzword in recent times. “Be mindful” is the popular mantra of many. In this post, The Myth of Mindfulness, I want to shed light on what mindfulness is not (hyperfixation on “things” or “actions”, nor a quick fix for all of life’s supposed problems) and consider what it truly…