Absolute courage to live a spiritual life

The main theme of my life today is the tension that exists between the natural tendency of the human mind to create fixed ideas and the dynamic and frequently changing reality. We all know the feeling of holding on to familiar concepts and images, even when they no longer correspond to the current situation. We cling to fixed concepts because they provide us with a sense of security and stability, but in doing so we limit ourselves and prevent ourselves from experiencing the richness and depth of the moment.

The meeting with an inspiring figure

When people meet complex characters who live spiritually, they often form a fixed image of them. They fall in love with their idea of that person, and begin to treat the idea as reality itself. But in doing so they miss who that person really is, because in his essence he is always in motion and changing. It is as if they are trying to catch the flowing water with their hands – as soon as they close their fists, the water already flows out and disappears.

The fear of changes and the need for reorganization

The human brain has difficulty coping with changes, because they require it to reorganize the entire internal system. Every time something changes, we have to find a new way to adapt to the situation, and this can be tiring and challenging. Therefore, it is easier for us to simply stick to familiar ideas and ignore the transformations happening around us. We prefer to live in a bubble of simulated stability, even if it does not faithfully reflect the complexity of life.

Everything flows – the worldview of Heraclitus

For many years I support the approach of the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, who claims that you cannot step into the same river twice. That is, everything is in constant change, and the next moment is never the same as the previous one. Osho even goes further, saying that one cannot enter the same river even once. As soon as we put our foot in the water, they are already different. And when we meet a person, he is already different from what he was a second ago. We ourselves are also changing at any given moment.

The gap between an image and a living reality

For me, the photos only record dead and frozen moments, and not who I am in the present, here and now.

The courage to change and develop

Being in a real relationship with a person like me takes a lot of courage. It is the courage to recognize that everything changes, and to be ready to move with the change. It’s not always comfortable or easy, but it’s the only way to live an authentic life. If we try to stick to outdated and fixed ideas, we will find ourselves in a constant struggle with reality. Only when we are open and ready to develop ourselves, will we be able to form a deep connection with those around us and get the best out of every experience.

Choosing fixed ideas over dynamic reality

Clinging to fixed ideas can lead us to absurd and even destructive situations. When we insist on seeing reality only through the prism of our perceptions, we may lose touch with what is really happening. People who got close to me and developed a certain image about me, often had a hard time accommodating the changes that took place in him and in my studies over time. They stuck to the idea they created about who I am, and when I no longer fit that idea, they preferred to distance themselves from me and even become my enemies full of anger and rage, instead of updating their perceptions. They chose the comfort of the known and the known over the challenge of dealing with the unexpected.

accept the impermanence of life

In the end, the great lesson of my life is an invitation to recognize that everything is fleeting and ephemeral. There is no point in investing energy in trying to preserve fixed images and ideas, because they will inevitably change. Instead, we can develop an awareness of the constant processes of becoming and becoming, and become friends with the knowledge that we are always in motion. The more we accept the fact that life is a constant stream of changes, the more we can relax into the present being and appreciate each new moment as a precious gift.

Cultivating flexibility and openness to change

To live in harmony with the dynamic nature of reality, we need to cultivate mental and emotional flexibility within ourselves. We must be attentive to the signals that indicate that it is time to change and develop, and face the fear of the unknown. When we allow ourselves to be vulnerable and relinquish control, we open ourselves up to surprises and refreshing discoveries. Every time we are willing to step out of our comfort zone and explore new possibilities, we expand our range of experiences and enrich our inner world.

The way to a real connection with ourselves and those around us

In the end, clinging to fixed ideas prevents us from making direct contact with ourselves, with those around us, and with life itself. When we are fixed in our images and expectations, we experience reality in a filtered and distant way. But when we let go of the need to define and control, and simply allow ourselves to experience each moment as it is – in all its complexity and richness – we can discover the wonder that lies in human existence. It is an invitation to live in wonder and appreciation, and to see the magic that is revealed in every new encounter with ourselves and the world.