Monday, June 29, 2009

Nirvana and Enlightenment #37

NO RULES

Many of life's ongoing experiences become accepted discomfort.

When you were a child and you did not like something, most likely you expressed your discontent by crying.

As you grew up, you learned to temper your feelings and accept situations that you do not particularly feel comfortable in: jobs, living conditions, dysfunctional relationships, and the like.

If you relate this understanding to the average person, they simply tell you, "that's life", or "You've grown up".

But, is this what life is about--acceptance of discomfort?

Many people personally direct their bodies into discomfort by working out in a gym or untold hours in meditation.

Is this truly a pathway to a healthier body and a more enlightened mind?

If you step outside of what is expected of you, if you move beyond what society has guided you to do, you will find a completely different world--defined by a completely new set of rules--a place where there are no rules.

NO RULES=NIRVANA

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