Finding the key that unlocks the door of perception takes some effort
– however the entering into sweeps you away from the seeking forever.
Realizing that you yourself are the most interesting "phenomena" out
there is a key. Being more fascinated by the "noumenon" of being
aware rather than being aware of some person, place or thing in
particular is a key. Being aware of oneself trying to be aware – this
is also a key; by asking oneself "Who is aware of (this or that)? or,
"To whom does this thought come?"
What is obvious is that keys must be used! Having a lot of unused
keys is like having a huge library but not reading. Don't let your
mind confuse you, making you indecisive, about which door to enter –
the key will unlock all the doors!
Let's look at the nature of the key.
It is made up of curiosity and determination. It burns a hole in your
(mental) pocket because it wants to unlock the door which creates the
concept of inside/outside (duality). The key is therefore an
alchemist's tool – opening doors of perception so that one's fixed
ideas can be transformed.
When you realize that there is a key, it is like knowing your own name
- you will never forget it, even if you try! There will always be a
nagging curiosity to upon the door into the unknown. Even whilst
endeavoring to be successful in the world of the "known," contentment
will not be yours until you use the key of "real" curiosity and "real"
determination. Reality becomes an issue.
What is real - really real?
Having used the key to unlock the door of personal perception of
people, places and things, one realizes that the "personal" takes up a
lot of space! and that all of our perceptions are very personal! And
moreover, these perceptions are ever-changing along with the changing
perceptions of who we think we are. So what is really real takes on a
tremendous importance. If "out there" is constantly changing
depending on our own subject position, our own personal perceptions,
then naturally we are drawn to look into the assumption we have of
being a "person." The key of self-inquiry is used. The door of
perception opens. Ahaaa! I am not "who" I thought I was: that
person whose thoughts are always changing.
I am the awareness of that person whose thoughts are always changing!
With Infinite Love
Jyoti
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