Student (S) Master (M) S: Master, how do I become victorious? M: I cannot manufacture the motivation to answer such a question. S: Why, Master? M: Because the thing you are seeking to becoming victorious in, is a pleasure chase. S: But Master, when I watch you compete with the sword, the arrow, and hand […]
How do I say this . . . How do I tell you that your tomorrow’s will be precisely as your yesterday’s and today’s. How do I tell you that your “hope” for a better tomorrow is the only thing you have left. And, the reality of the situation is, “hope” actually isn’t anything at […]
Dear Siddha, As you move through life, the world will weigh heavily upon you. Most specifically, the weight of the world’s opinions about you. For many years, you will not notice the effect that it has had upon you. You will not see the behaviors that you change in order to appear a certain way. […]
Humans do not truly See. They see themselves trying to see. Humans do not truly Do. They see themselves trying to do. Between a human and a thing lies a presence. Between a human and a thing lies a prism. This presence . . . this prism . . . is The Self. There are […]
A mentored man moves through life with clipped wings. The wings are clipped in a way that gives him the illusion of flight. As his feet never leave the ground. A man who assumes the role of “mentor,” is in a precarious position. Though rare is the man who recognizes the precariousness of it. And […]
The title of this Discourse makes an implication to the untrained mind. It implies that one should not be a partial human. And that he should be a complete one. The question, however, is not based upon should’s or should not’s. The question is genuine and pure. There is nothing right or wrong about being […]
If one examines with a sharp scalpel the foundations of his desires, he discovers that they rest upon foundation of hope. If one examines this hope with incisive detail, he discovers that it rests upon a need. If one examines this need with the utmost clarity, he discovers that it rests upon a bed of […]
When a human sees a magic trick, he is enthralled and excited. When the trick is uncovered, the excitement fades. Excitement and emotion arise when something is not understood. As it is understood, one naturally becomes unfazed. One naturally becomes equanimous. He does not become equanimous because it is good to be equanimous. He becomes […]
The Journey that a man takes in his profession or his craft is not a journey through his profession or his craft. It is a Journey through his Mind. The Journey that a man takes through his mind is not just a journey through his mind. It is a Journey through the tempest of Desire. […]
An excerpt from a private dialogue . . . Industry Leader (L) Myself (M) L: This has been a problem for some time. And we haven’t found a solution for it. What do you propose we do? M: The Truth is rarely found head-on. L: What do you mean? M: Asking for a solution is […]