Existing Becomes Its Own Reward
In the journey of life, we often find ourselves questioning whether our actions are reactions to external circumstances or proactive choices driven by our inner wisdom. When it comes to making decisions about our living situations, relationships, work, and personal habits, it's natural to realign our actions from time to time based on our evolving understanding. The key lies in discerning whether our desire to change is driven by practical needs or a deeper seeking of happiness.
Moving into new circumstances can seem appealing, but will it truly address the fundamental feeling of something missing if that feeling stems from our identification with the body-mind? Non-duality teaches us that once we awaken to our true nature, we experience life as a continuous flow, felt in the body as a state of de-contraction—often described as happiness, peace, or love. While different words may resonate with other minds and the words change over time, perhaps "love" is an enduring term to encapsulate this natural, fearless state of being. Love encompasses enthusiasm, joy, wisdom, completeness, compassion, aliveness and peace of mind. What more could we wish for than to embody love in action?
The challenge arises when we fail to recognise that love is our true nature. Instead, we objectify it in external circumstances and relationships, becoming psychologically attached to them. This attachment prevents us from experiencing love regardless of our situation. The best solutions to our practical issues emerge from the wisdom of love, for in love, there is no fear. When our desires are shaped by our feeling of being love in motion, we naturally evolve from seeking fulfilment to shining the love we are, wherever we are. In this state, existing becomes its own reward.
The mind and body naturally seek rapport with their environment and novelty as part of achieving healthy nourishment. So, to some extent, it is practically natural for the body to move and explore new circumstances which may involve significant changes. However, this is amplified by fear if we identify with its feelings and become the seeking body and the desires of the mind and body rather than their loving parent.
As we realise this perspective, we begin to see the beauty in the super-ordinary and stop seeking the extraordinary. Answers to our dilemmas emerge effortlessly, and what was once important is no longer critical. We appreciate the ordinary moments of life, intrigued by them as we would be by a beautiful painting. In this natural state of love, answers to our dilemmas emerge effortlessly.
Being the wholeness of love, the mind and body operate to find their own comfort in the freedom and peace of our being rather than the attached neediness of our mind. Sometimes this will take the form of sudden shifts that may surprise everyone and sometimes more gradual evolutions. The most important thing is to awaken to being the loving indestructible wholeness we naturally are and everything else becomes clear, so we do not need to worry.
Love,
Freyja