The Waves of Life and the Eternal Witness
Human life is not an unchanging, steady stream.
it is a vast ocean made of ups and downs, joys and sorrows, successes and failures.
Every human being, at some point in their lifetime, encounters unexpected miseries and heart-melting joys.
However, amidst all these shifting tides, the question of who we truly are and what constitutes our real existence marks the pinnacle of all spiritual seeking.
The words difficult moments arise and pass like changing seasons, and you are the awareness in which these seasons appear.are not just a mere philosophical theory.
They serve as a powerful foundation for the daily life and mental peace of an average human being.
The lesson taught by the cycle of seasons and human emotions is profound.
In nature, seasons like summer, monsoon, winter, and spring appear one after the other, fulfill their duties, and move on.
Human emotions behave in the exact same manner.
The difficult phases an ordinary person faces in life be it poverty, job loss, rifts in relationships, or poor health are never permanent.
They are all temporary, passing phases, much like a winter snowfall or the scorching heat of a peak summer day.
Spring does not last forever, nor does the harsh winter stay for good.
A person who deeply realizes this law of nature in their own life neither despairs when sorrow strikes nor becomes arrogant when joy arrives.
Realizing the transient nature of emotions is the very first step toward awareness.
This spiritual foundation of awareness is absolutely essential.
The most crucial aspect of this guidance is that it asks us not to view ourselves as the seasons, but to realize that we are the awareness, the witness, in which these seasons appear and disappear.
An average human being generally identifies themselves only with their body, mind, and emotions.
When someone says, "I am sad" or "I am angry," they completely merge and become one with that sadness or anger.
However, what this spiritual truth reminds us is that we are neither the anger nor the sadness rather, we are the supreme intellect, the pure awareness, that observes these feelings come and go within us.
No matter how many scenes of fire, accidents, or floods are projected onto a cinema screen, the screen itself never gets wet or burnt it remains exactly as it is.
Similarly, even when the miseries of life strike our mind, they cannot affect the deeper awareness within us.
This realization grants a human being immense psychological freedom.
The practical applications of this truth in daily life are indispensable.
In today's modern world, people undergo immense stress due to office work and family responsibilities.
When a person reminds themselves, "This difficult project and deadline are just a temporary season that has entered my life; beyond this, I am the unchanging awareness," their anxiety is instantly cut in half.
They face situations without fear and develop the maturity to navigate through them.
This perspective also immensely helps in managing differences of opinion within families or friend circles.
When anger arises toward others, or when others hurt us, this awareness allows us to stand as a witness rather than getting swept away by the waves of emotion.
It prevents impulsive reactions and enables mindful, balanced decisions.
Furthermore, the reason people slip into despair or extreme suicidal thoughts during phases of business loss, failure in exams, or rejection in interviews is because they turn that failure into their very identity.
But when a person possesses the awareness that "failure is just a passing cloud, and I am the ever-shining sun," they gain the courage to rise again.
This philosophy provides unflinching mental strength even in the tightest of corners.
The state of being a witness and a peaceful life are things everyone needs.
In short, this noble spiritual concept transforms a human being into a witness who merely observes the miseries of life.
The moment an ordinary person begins to view the joys and sorrows of life as non sticking, passing seasons, they discover the absolute stillness at the center of the storm.
To accept changes while remaining anchored in the unchanging awareness is true wisdom.
No matter what the external circumstances are, the profound understanding that we are the awareness beyond them undoubtedly becomes the ultimate foundation for tolerance, peace, and boundless bliss in every human life.
Yours affectionately,
Sakthi Sakthithasan
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