The loop
All programmers know looping. It’s a stage of infinite recurring within the loop and there is no escape except to solve it from a higher or different level. Reminds me of indecisiveness.
Mac or Windows, Android or IPhone, to leave your current position for a more seemingly lucrative one or maybe a simpler decision to be made in a food court when there are heaps of variety available?
Do I need them. In fact do I need any of them? Simplify, let go of all attachments and see if you don’t breathe or sleep better. If you can’t decide – rest, sleep and doing something entirely different. Better still, meditate. Sit still and be. No thoughts and simply let the body and mind do their jobs and simply, alertly watch and be aware of yourself. A straight spine and good posture helps.
An open heart, an open being, a friendly, non-self condemning and non-judgment of self or others helps. Freedom is self-liberating. Freedom is unhindered ability to explore life adventurously and fearlessly. Selflessness is fearlessness is impersonal enlightenment is utter bliss and complete freedom.
The more you possess the more hassles you incur upon yourself. Sure you might have more toys to amuse yourself. But the opportunity cost in time is robbing yourself of quality time alone to rejuvenate yourself. Best rejuvenation of self is the unconscious deep sleep state. Unconsciousness is fine – don’t be afraid of it. While unconscious we are still aware just that we don’t remember. This is the door to super consciousness and sub-consciousness. By what authority do I speak of this. I experiment it with my life in my waking and non-waking hours and through direct experience which I invite you to try.
Any time you feel agitated, too many loopy thoughts coming, simply back off and ease back to emptiness of the mind or let the mind go. Just live and do the basic things in that present moment. With alertness and witnessing of your attitudes, emotions and thoughts (slowly dimming them down), you can be still, relax and calm even the most hellish and hectic of moments. Providing that moment is in the now. The newness of every moment is such an important focus. We remind ourselves that we are driving when we drift off to day dreaming about our lovers …etc. hello… come back to earth please.
Let go, simplify, know that all material things don’t last at all. Even relationships don’t last. However relating do. Relating because it is always in the present situation. At this time of writing this is the most important task in my life. If I am interrupted that person becomes the most important person in my life – I give my total 100% to him/her. The place I am in becomes my home and I am thoroughly comfortable with it. My trust and innocence is total. I see no evil because all is equal.
I get flustered when I recognize that loopy feeling coming. That is the 1st sign and I direct my attention else where or I watch it dissolve for as soon as I identify it as a negative useless energy I smile and see it come and see it go without engaging any interest or conversation with it.
Knowledge is accumulation of headaches and stress, wisdom is letting go and using where appropriate whatever is needed at that particular moment. Consistency? Freedom to respond in the best practical, harmonious way. The courage of the heart bridges the abyss created by the mind. While taking the first step spirit takes over and trust solidifies.
