The Great Power Transference

Our dear adolescent mind confuses survival with peace of mind and, as a result, transforms the satisfaction of basic needs into a quest for inner tranquillity. Needs that would otherwise be simple become complex and exaggerated desires, pursued by the controlling, contracted nature of thought rather than the surrendered flow of the heart. It has constructed an entire personality structure around this seeking of, and attachment to, an external sense of peace.

Once a crack appears in this compelling process of mentation—which perceives reality solely as an infinite array of forms and objectifies the self as though it, too, is merely another form, without evidence but rooted in dogmatic belief—and we glimpse the reality of our true aware beingness directly, the adolescent mind’s grip on us is fundamentally broken.

Inevitably, the personality structures our adolescent mind has erected will falter, as what it sincerely believed would bring happiness is now understood to be incapable of doing so. This breakdown of the old personality structure often takes years, yet it is unstoppable once reality has been seen. It may lead to a period of feeling somewhat adrift, questioning the value of friendships and societal goals as a whole. This process varies for everyone and can be navigated with support. It is a natural phase, though fortunately not the conclusion of the journey. We should try not to be disturbed.

As we learn that we are the masters of the adolescent mind and do not depend on its personality structures and mentation to guide our path, a new light emerges, growing ever brighter. We see that opportunities for creativity abound, and we discover that our energy springs from an eternal flame rather than a transient emotional high. We sense that the Universe, as it appears to us, is not an obstacle but a reflection of our grateful heart. We become entirely "inner"-driven, connected to a source of guidance that never falters. With our foundation finally strong, we build resilient lifestyles rather than castles in the sand.

All we must do, having found our home of permanent peace, is continue to turn our attention to it. And whenever our adolescent mind attempts to suggest otherwise, greet its call with loving compassion—but do not be guided by it. Then, without fail, we will naturally come to live lives of freedom, rooted in universal love, and become the master of the mind rather than allowing it to master us.

With love,

Freyja