Loved the “ Who Am I” article Aarti. When young, I remember picking up books with a similar title. It’s a persistent question. And there’s really no definitive answer and like u said, it keeps changing in d various phases of life. For me, when I’m in my own familiar world then there’s a feeling of importance… why aren’t things happening the way I want…why can’t I do this or that… after all I’m so-and-so…etc….but this same me experiences a huge shift when standing under a sky…. Or watching a planetary film or a show in a planetarium, “Who Am I?” and instantly I get d response “you are but just a speck in d larger scheme of whatever d Superpower is playing up there! All d grandmasters of nature will still be there doing what they do -rising, setting, shining…the sun moon n stars-whether we are there or not. Our presence or absence makes no difference whatsoever. They hve been there eons before us n are there for eternity BUT we are born, we are placed on this earth, there must be a reason n purpose for it. Sometimes it may take a lifetime to realise one’s purpose, sometimes the realisation comes towards d end of life, that one deed, the karma-fulfilling moment! Looking inwards n knowing oneself is the only way to find your answer.
I think a lot of us believe that it takes a lifetime, but I don't think that needs to be true, especially now.
We spend a lifetime of effort, yes, but we generally do that when we are looking for some grand design of our purpose, some great thundering movie script of instruction from above.
But in one moment, any moment - when will, desire, surrender align, our purpose in the PRESENT moment becomes clear. What to do now, in this moment, the only one we have. Not tomorrow, not 10 years from now, not when we are nearly dead.
From the present moment, new clarity emerges, that may have guidance for us for the next decade or for the next second.
I think that's what makes it real. It's not a grand plan. It's far more human than that! :D
During Student life followed by 47 years of work life, I was totally immersed in studies/work - totally committed and never had (or found) time to ask this very pertinent question, despite taking time off on introspection.
However, during 6 years of my retired life, I have had this question crop up, off & on.
After being in the limelight for decades, retirement brought about an emptiness, which then led me to this question.
Well realized, that I am hardly a spec of dust( of the size of an electron or smaller -since I am/was an Electrical Engineer) in the scheme of things around me - our Galaxy & maybe unknown millions of more galaxies, I am still ‘work in progress’ on this question😇😅
Loved the “ Who Am I” article Aarti. When young, I remember picking up books with a similar title. It’s a persistent question. And there’s really no definitive answer and like u said, it keeps changing in d various phases of life. For me, when I’m in my own familiar world then there’s a feeling of importance… why aren’t things happening the way I want…why can’t I do this or that… after all I’m so-and-so…etc….but this same me experiences a huge shift when standing under a sky…. Or watching a planetary film or a show in a planetarium, “Who Am I?” and instantly I get d response “you are but just a speck in d larger scheme of whatever d Superpower is playing up there! All d grandmasters of nature will still be there doing what they do -rising, setting, shining…the sun moon n stars-whether we are there or not. Our presence or absence makes no difference whatsoever. They hve been there eons before us n are there for eternity BUT we are born, we are placed on this earth, there must be a reason n purpose for it. Sometimes it may take a lifetime to realise one’s purpose, sometimes the realisation comes towards d end of life, that one deed, the karma-fulfilling moment! Looking inwards n knowing oneself is the only way to find your answer.
Thank you! This is all so awesome!
I think a lot of us believe that it takes a lifetime, but I don't think that needs to be true, especially now.
We spend a lifetime of effort, yes, but we generally do that when we are looking for some grand design of our purpose, some great thundering movie script of instruction from above.
But in one moment, any moment - when will, desire, surrender align, our purpose in the PRESENT moment becomes clear. What to do now, in this moment, the only one we have. Not tomorrow, not 10 years from now, not when we are nearly dead.
From the present moment, new clarity emerges, that may have guidance for us for the next decade or for the next second.
I think that's what makes it real. It's not a grand plan. It's far more human than that! :D
Warmly!
Very thought provoking indeed😇
During Student life followed by 47 years of work life, I was totally immersed in studies/work - totally committed and never had (or found) time to ask this very pertinent question, despite taking time off on introspection.
However, during 6 years of my retired life, I have had this question crop up, off & on.
After being in the limelight for decades, retirement brought about an emptiness, which then led me to this question.
Well realized, that I am hardly a spec of dust( of the size of an electron or smaller -since I am/was an Electrical Engineer) in the scheme of things around me - our Galaxy & maybe unknown millions of more galaxies, I am still ‘work in progress’ on this question😇😅
More if I get to an answer during my lifetime 🤗