Being satisfied with what we have, particularly as it relates to living a full and unrestricted life, is one of the most important of our foundational practices. It reinforces the role of careful introspection, as it simultaneously delineates between want and need.

Through this process, we begin to engage the truth of who we are.

And yet, one of the major obstacles is of our own doing; something as simple as a sense of feeling cheated can send us into an emotional free fall. We feel disconnected in the presence of our discontentment, yet powerless to change. It’s the first of many spiritual foibles, one which impedes our ability to be ‘at one’ with this world.

Seeing ourselves as lacking in some way forces us to strive for something more. We set boundaries and conditions; ‘if only…’ quickly forming the basis of our regret. And, believing nothing else – we become fixated, and subsequently held hostage by, a single moment in time.

Our practice helps us find our way through. Though uncomfortable at times, it helps to strengthen our awareness by allowing us the opportunity to sit as a silent witness.

“And thus process of watching is the alchemy of real religion,” Osho writes. “Because as you become more and more deeply rooted in witnessing, thoughts start disappearing. You are, but the mind is empty.” Much like the analogy of a passing storm; while some remain fearful, others are empowered through the journey of a single drop of rain.

A little something to consider, my friends …

Namaste ❣