ON BEING
The fleeting moments of inner silence and grateful acceptance allows us to experience the Essence of our Being. Not yet fully formed; it hovers between Consciousness and oblivion
The phrase "Just to be is enough" comes to my mind, and I know that in so many moments, I instead 'do.' We are programmed early on to respond, react, and follow guidelines. The ability to be in the moment is somehow forgotten, hidden behind the hustle of daily life.
When something blossoms in us, rejecting the idle, material gods of the world and becoming interested in finer, more eclectic, and spiritual influences, something shifts towards different aspirations. As a first step, you are still determining which technique or tradition might be proper, so try a few. You read and contemplate, and now you are reading this letter.
"To be" is the first and ultimate truth. Yes, you are a human being belonging to the class of Homo Sapiens. Yet, the differences between human beings are as vast as those between stone or plant, animal or human, conscious or asleep.
Do you want to become a better human being? Do you want to be excellent and spiritual, different from others, seeking something higher?
For somebody traveling the road toward Consciousness, it is not about external behaviors, such as being "good" or "humble," but rather about the internal world. It's about letting something appear inside, like a child seeing her first snowfall or the sun sinking beyond the horizon.
Who do you think you are?
So you explore, try different suggestions, and feel good about your evolution. From the viewpoint of evolution, it doesn't matter. It will occur if you are ready to awaken and your wish is so strong that it supersedes all others. But even the others, a little behind, have no choice either. You can't close your eyes again when you start seeing behind the veil.
I thought of myself as having a specific Being, forged in the deep caves of inner revelation, gained through transforming life's challenges, seeing who I am, and exploring new thoughts and attitudes. And yet, there is a specific trap one can fall into. Our personality often takes on the facade of what is considered spiritual and enlightened, falling prey to vanity. Being called a "good person" or "considerate" is a beautiful character trait, but the question remains where this remarkable behavior comes from. Is it from vanity? From wanting to be loved? From wanting to impress?
Who is behind this strong thought in us that wants to develop a better Being? Who decides what is better? Who judges what is right or wrong?
"We need to recognize the different thoughts within us. Not all seemingly 'good' thoughts come from the right place. Thoughts are filtered through our minds and are part of a complex process called thinking.
Because our brains try to make our lives easier, specific pathways that trigger the same behaviors become ingrained. These are what we call habits. Therefore, we need to reprogram our brains from negative habits to positive ones, whatever that means to us personally.
Beneficial habits and attitudes need to be nurtured and valued. What we focus on grows. Every moment presents us with a choice of possibilities, and we can decide how to react and which path to take. Our daily chores, like walking the dog, making dinner, or washing dishes, can become beautiful encounters when one brings Presence to them. Then, the work becomes a laboratory of all kinds of observations and perceptions.
Conscious Being
In spiritual texts, "Being" with the capital "B" is often used to describe someone with extraordinary abilities. To become a complete Being, one must cultivate specific habits and attitudes and overcome the body's laziness. Transformation is necessary to smooth out the rough edges of automatic actions and reactions.
Sometimes, the behavior of Conscious Beings leaves us puzzled. A friend and devotee of Meher Baba explained that the Avatar mentioned these individuals having to undergo a cleansing process of their previous incarnations. As we know, this process is complex, painful, and erratic.
Our concept of a Conscious Being initially includes supernatural powers or abilities. When we experience conscious moments, we understand that we must observe and accept them without intervening. The focus and determination to prolong and intensify these experiences distinguish the profound adepts. Seriousness and patience are required. Everything else falls into place as needed.
Suffering
As many writings say, "The transformation of suffering creates Being." These difficult experiences, such as accidents or significant life-changing events, allow us to build something real inside. When we face substantial challenges that leave us speechless, we are forced to Be Present in the moment, which can lead to profound personal growth.
These significant challenges lead to essential revelations and always leave us more vital than before. We often fall prey to little daily annoyances, though. When faced with minor inconveniences, we tend to complain or seek validation from others. Letting these tendencies pass and staying silent is transformation.
Ultimately, we may not have much control over our external circumstances, but we can develop our Consciousness through our experiences. While our lives may follow a particular path, our Essence remains unchanged. Our state of Being is closely connected to our Essence. When we are in tune with our Essence, we find peace and simplicity, which can lead to a profound awakening.
And yet, much of our current understanding is limited. Awakening people are often in the dark, trying to find the answers in somebody else. When we understand that our Being can only grow by verifying our ideas, we should not be afraid of experimenting. This lifetime might be enough to gather all the experiences necessary to awaken. I meet you there.
Dear Readers,
My aim to publish a LoveLetter every week has proven too assumptive. I need more time to explore a topic; a week is not enough to ponder it. So now, the schedule has changed to every month. I hope you are still eager to read about my revelations. Thank you. Klaus