There is always something to notice in the shadows. First, it does not represent what we really are. Second, it is a raw, limited, distorted version of ourselves, which can be fabricated by external sources, using the ignorance, the lack of knowledge, the careless posture of a state of suffering. Understanding the suffering of the self is understanding the suffering of others, who may be the ones posing difficulties with obnoxious posture towards ourselves. What could we do with such persons? One may ask. Well, if they are violating some laws, one day all of them have to face a fair trial against the crimes they are commiting, supported by solid proof of such violation. No matter whether the violation has been committed, we hope they get conscious to realise harming others is never a choice to make.

Relaxing is an option we have to take while observing the darkness of the self. Are you saying we all have a dark side? One may ask. Yes, we have, and it is part of our existence, the force we have to balance to walk through the impermanence of the universe. How could I recognise my dark side, the shadow walking side by side with the light I am able to generate? One may ask. I am afraid to say it is just with consciousness we can recognise our dark side, and we are able to gain such consciousness by performing our mind training.

There are moments I get lost, with no clear sight about the direction I have to take. What could I do? One may ask. It is hard work but we have to understand what the source of our feelings is. Such understanding is required to get conscious about the present moment, recognising the options we have at hand to choose.

As we could see with our third eye, the sight beyond sight in front of our naked eyes, our dark side is harmless the moment we get conscious about its existence. We look to the shadow and we are able to see the beauty of its shape, the differences from our true self, the extension of its signature.

I am afraid of my dark side, one may say. Well, I am sure there is nothing to be afraid of. How could you be so sure? One may ask. Because by saying you are afraid, we both know you are conscious about what you have to face, and you just need to focus your mind training in diminishing the weaknesses feeding such dark energy. Well done.

Namaste 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓


Written by Jeferson Souza (thejefecomp).

 

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