auntflo5

The path to enlightenment should not be a goal, rather it should take on the tone of not knowing how to get there. In my own experience, once I had thought I had gotten to the point of no return, I get the rug pulled from underneith me, and had to start from the beginning again... this happening over and over, I then learned the lesson of not to put any effort into it.

In a sense, the beginning to me is where I actually find where the truth lies. The beginning meaning the "here and now", the "Is" of the various "ism's" that the consensus and doctrines chose to attach themselves to.

I realize that pushing myself towards the goal actually is a deterrent. And when you are "there", you need no motivation to explain it. When you are there, you actually realize everyone else is there also. Which means there is no real need to persuade and push the others to the goal, because we are all sentient, enlightened beings. Its just the tricks of humanity that prevent people from really seeing the precious gift and owning it as their own personal mantra.

On suggestions of different ways to get "there", just exist and be truthful to yourself. Know your limitations of being in a human body and start creating a deep sense of wonder, joy, and compassion for existing ailments and limitations.

Many peep's find the flash of insight when walking through a grocery store. I began my journey by practicing mindfulness existence. Walking in the morning to work in Japan, breathing in the cool air, feeling the breeze on my face... hearing th birds singing with the rustling leaves... hearing my breath, listening for the cars trying to run me down when I am this state of tranquility... even then, a smile and then the wave, or even a thank you for them taking the time out of their day to test my beingness. The great part about being mindful is that it can be done 24/7, and no one even knows that you are doing it... they might ask what pills you've been poppin' however, but when you tell them its free, their egos chime in and they ask you how they can get some of that shit.
...then they ask you how to do it. that's where the problem lies.

...actually forget everything I have said actually. the true answer lies when you are on the toilet while you are taking a poop... I honestly have never been so close to God in my whole life.

"if you see a buddha, kill her."