We need to observe what is in the surroundings in order to get prepared for anything coming towards the self. However, such observation could not be performed properly just through our naked eyes, as we could be blind by illusions and fabrications of the mind. Things may appear not as they really are, and not everything causing no physical harm is beneficial to the self, mainly if experienced out of consciousness. Consciousness is essential to segregate darkness and light, stepping into a solid ground cultivated by a wonderful mix of awareness, knowledge, wisdom, and peace of mind.
The more we understand no matter how hard we may be engaged in the task of controlling, and changing another, we will always fail in such a task. Ancient knowledge disseminated by Buddha, the enlightened one, says that we have only the power to control the self, and the experience described by that knowledge can be performed within our own perspective and relativity. We may get successful in conditioning a child or another person to behave in such a way it is acceptable by the rules imposed. In fact, it is what our current laws do to our life in society: they establish explicit limits that must be followed in order to reach a common behaviour on people subjected to such laws.
However, the illusion of control provided by conditioning actions is clear as crystal to a conscious mind. As conscious creatures, we are able to analyse and understand the consequences of any type of conditioning we are subjected to. We know if we perform our mind and body training we would get stronger, and the experienced results more vivid. The trick is awareness. Conscious conditioning is the way of the force, if we perform a direct relation with the fictional world of Star Wars. We need to be focused on caring about life to unleash the unlimited power we have inside.
Observation is the act of waking up. Analysis the foundation of awareness. Reasoning the first step of understanding. And understanding the core of wisdom. The more we realise how wonderful our love nature is, the more we understand consciousness is able to provide a lot of gain with not a single moment of pain.
Namaste 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓
Written by Jeferson Souza (thejefecomp).
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