Sunday, August 9, 2009

Self knowledge

"Self" is the sea but somehow we are always afraid or just plain ignorant to take a plunge and explore. We just stand on the shores ignoring the treasures that lie beneath and are busy looking for the less precious shells on the shore instead. Or we gaze onto the elusive horizon hoping to reach there someday on the sails of our dreams…but the Depth is what we ignore, the Depth where the most precious treasures of the world lie…the Depth where answers to every mystery, solutions to every problem, and riches to forever wipe the misery of our lives lie untouched waiting to be explored. Depth is where the Atlantis lies. Depth is which holds so many Everests. Depth is where the most ferocious volcanoes erupt. So what is it that you fear then when it’s you who is the master of such a force. What is it that makes you shiver when it’s you who is the beholder of such a power. So never fear to take the plunge. Allow others to bring in their boats and sail on your winds. Let them explore, expect nothing back. Some thankless ones will always dump their garbage into your waters. Just dump it somewhere in a corner and continue making waves. Never fear the occasional storms on the surface. Let the sea churn, the tides will always turn. Be safe in the knowledge that your refuge lies in the Depths only. That answers to your challenges lie in the Self only and the happiness you pursue lies in the Self-knowledge only.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Perfect problem

Can't "think" of a good line to start this with. But what the hell?! This isn't something that's happening for the first time now. I start anyway. Here goes the abrupt start. The problem with me is the pursuit of perfection. I don't want to do the things as best as I can, I want to do them as best as they can be done. This inevitably leads to conflict, struggle, frustration, indifference and ultimately divorce from the things. The perfect divorce.
...And with that there goes the not-so-abrupt end! I certainly feel like giving myself a little pat on the back for this now. Phew!...
On second "thought"...This post sucks!