Which Ever Way You look , Life In Form Is A Struggle !

Which Ever Way You look , Life In Form Is A Struggle !

Seeing a tittle as above , one immediately feels that it is sad and bad hearing that !

It feels frustrating to know that most of our living is a constant struggle to just live !

After all the struggle , we will still have to give in and and go !

No matter who you are , where you are or what you are !!

It is the same for every human on this planet !

We can and have glorified with all sorts of concepts , ideas and ways to minimise the reality !

We have created elaborate and complex systems to keep ourselves busy in one form or another to just not be aware that life is just slipping away constantly !

We can pretend to do this or be that , but , the fact remains that all of living is temporary !

We are all going to grow old or perhaps not , we will get ill and finally will just die !

That is the absolute reality and truth !

The rest of the knowledge or wisdom is to soften this impact !

Yes , with so much of learning , research or whatever , we may have prolonged our living , yet we will still have to go !

We may be able to even live a 150 years or even more , so what !

It is still going to pass away !

Die we must from the physical form !!

The sooner we come to this realisation , the better !!

Once , we have accepted this fact with a clear mind , then we are now ready to live fully !!

Only when we are ready to go and yet laugh and enjoy that we are happily letting go of this physical form , can we say that we have mastered the mystery of life and living !!

Now we can live without fear and see the wonder and magic of life !

We can now step back from the ever changing form and see beyond !

We can understand that we as living beings are life itself that is wrapped and identified with a temporary form that will change and will eventually fall away !

Instead of always fearing the changing form , we might as while transcend the very idea of living in this form !!

We are definitely more and above this form !

When we become fully aware of this reality , we can then rightfully become our real Self again !!

Until then , we are going to struggle !

We are Formless Beings who are trying to make living in a form that is just a passing phase !

We come to enjoy the form and also realise that that is all to it !

Forms in any dimensions are still forms !!

Prison in any form is still a prison !!

Call it first class or third class , it is all the same !!

Just become aware and return to your formless reality !

That is our true reality !

All else is struggle !!

Think of it and see for yourself !

That is all for now !

Take care . Love.

Amar.

The Root of Fear !

The Root of Fear !

Fear is the foundation on which all negativity rests !

What is this fear ?

Where does it come from ?

Is it real ?

A definition or an expression I see often is that fear is : False evidence appering real !

Is that true ?

I have been thinking as to what is this fear and what will happen and to whom ?!!

To me the most importent word is , to whom ?!

Until and unless you know that , the grand drama or game will keep going !

To whom ?!!

That understanding is most essential to the root of fear !

That question and answer lies with our identity !

There is an ever changing body and a changeless Self !

This body of ours that started from just 2 cells has been expanding , extending and also changing ever since its very begining !

This form will not stop changing . 

It has its own agenda and reason whatever that is !!

I , that is awareness commonly called the Self , has practically no control over the body !

Thousands or even millions of complex chemicals are performing actions and reactions that is keeping this body functioning . It is just amazing , miraculious and magical ! I have no words to express how wonderful this functioing body is ! 

Yet , I have come to realise and accept that this whole process will keep changing and ultimately pass away to some other level !

If , I identity with this ever changing body , I am always going to be frustrated , confused and fearful !

As, I have no control and don't understand what or why this is going on , I have come to realise that I will not identity with this body !

I also realise that when I am sleeping , I have no clue what is happening again !

My very so called identity just disappears !

Seeing all this merry-go-round , I have drawn my own conclusions as to the grand meaning of life !

Simple observations around has shown me that nothing is going to last here !

Nobody , however great , wealthy , healthy or whatever is going to escape from this drama !

You can be the holiest person , the worst criminal or whatever , you are just passing through !

This body will last as long as it will ! It is not my concern any more !

I am here enjoying this wonderful and fascinating drama !

Fear pops its head whenever I an identitfied with the body !

Fear just vanishes whenever I see myself as the changless Self !!

Sometimes I really enjoy my fears !!

At other times , I just step back from the body identity and smile !

That is my experience !

Others may have some other experience ! That is okay too !

That is all for now .

Take care . Love.

Amar.

Why Do We Have Problems In Life ?

Why Do We Have Problems In Life ?

Across the planet , all humans want the same sense of happiness and peace !

Yet , most are unable to have that !

Both happiness and peace are not things that you can get directly !

They are by products or results of something else !

Healthy , wealthy and wise !

Food , clothing and shelter !

The basics remain about the same for all of us !

As simple and basic life appears , that is where it all ends !

That is where it becomes really complex and complicated !

Our desires , demands and expectations are mind boggling !

Our clever mind has created an amazingly complex and complicated world out there !

At the extreme end of need when really hungry , we just need any food to satisfy our hunger .

On the other hand , when that is not an issue , the same food becomes something else !

It is now about the taste !

The taste has taken our simple need for food to altogether something else !

The desire for taste has created a vast industry for food !

Gourmet foods , international cuisines , rare dishes , fine wines , world class cooks or chefs command a great following !

A meal in some of the finest gourmet outlets can cost unbelievable amount ! Fine wines can go into thousands of dollars !

I saw a whisky bottle that was costing $ 50,000.00 ( Singapore dollars )

The lady informed me that a guy from China bought 2 bottles of that expensive whisky !

I always wonder what does that mean ?!

There are fine dinning sets that can cost thousands of dollars .

So , obviously , some people are finding satisfaction or happiness in such expensive stuff !!

There are people who have achieved the rare distinction of becoming Billionaires on this planet !

Go and watch these people and see if they are glowing with happiness and peace !!

Do they appear blissful and saintly and most loving , kind or whatever ?!!

We always talk of Mother Theresa as a kind , joyful and peaceful person .

Was she a very rich person ?! 

She gave all that she had to the very , very poor people around !

We honour her ! Why ?

I have visited holy retreats called Ashrams in India . People flock there in thousands to seek happiness and peace ! While they are they they do appear happy and peaceful !

Yet , back to their real world , they are back to their misery !

I see expensive branded goods which are mind blowing expensive ! 

Do they bring happiness or peace ?!

People chasing and struggling the whole life to achieve a certain position !

Does that bring that illusive happiness or peace ?!

Then again , people travel all around the world seeking , spending and coming home tired !

So , we run around all over the world seeking that illusive happiness and peace , yet , it is always right here , Within You !!

We have problems in life and we all go out wards looking when the solution is always within yourself!

" I Want Happiness ! " Wise Sages , Buddhas will tell you to drop the I , as it is your ego ! then simply drop the the want as that is desire . then you are left with happiness !!

It is simple yet made complicated by our minds !

Wish you all happiness and peace !

Take care . 

Love.

Amar.

The Form and the Formless Realities !

The Form and the Formless Realities !

I thought that I will take a break and just be !

It was not meant to be !!

I had a visit from a young man who is going through a very painful period in his life .

He was deeply involved with a girl which is quite normal and natural . 

The girl broke the relationship and left him for another person . Again , very normal happening !

This poor fellow took that so badly that he wanted to end his life !

Life had no meaning left for him !

That is where I come in . Also normal in my life !

It has become my career and passion to be there for such people !

Now , coming to my tittle : Form and Formless realities .

I was explaining that there are two major events , happenings or ways of our existence that we are experiencing . That applies to all of the human race or species !

There is a world of forms that is known to all and they are aware to a certain degree as I will explain .

Then , there is also a world of the formless that few can understand yet !

We have physical forms and non physical forms . 

Physical forms are our bodies , all other material forms that we see around . 

Trees , birds , ants , buildings , mountains , forest , cars , shoes , clothes and all else !

Then , we have ideas , concepts , theory , beliefs , traditions , dogmas , culture and all forms that are non physical !

That is simple to see and understand . 

All forms are limited because they are in time and space ! 

They will not last for ever ! 

Eventually they will all break down !

It can be a day or a billion years or more !!

No form will last ! Final !

Then , there is the world of the Formless !

The formless is beyond any structure , time or space !!

It is changeless as it has no form to change !

It can or may express in a variety of ways , but it is still formless !

Energy is formless ! Beingness or awareness is formless . Life energy too is formless !

Forms will break , but the formless will always be constant !

Buildings will crumple or fall , but the space remains intact !

Space remains constant .

These two major divisions rule our lives ! 

Especially and mostly the world of forms ! 

We are all attached and have identified with forms in one form or another .

We focus and can easily see forms .

Yet , there is another world of the formless .

In the world of formless , one can see forms coming and going , yet the formless always remain intact!

My whole or basic experience is centred around this two !

I have come to realise that forms will not last and the formless does not change !

I have simply identified with the formless !

That is it !!

You are welcomed to question me if you wish to ?

Will end now .

Take care .

Love.

Amar

Now , I Just Want To Be !

Now , I Just Want To Be !

I have been writing some topic here and there for some time .

I was sitting at these busy restaurant and having a drink .

Sitting quielty , I saw everybody just talking away !

They had so much to talk about ! 

They appeared excited , waving their hands , expressing with their eyes !

I just sat there watching this noisy chatter and wondering .

Far out , I could see the distant limestone hills with patches of greenery .

It was a hot day . The sky was clear . Some clouds were gathering far around the hills .

It usually rains in the late afternnon . 

The trees across the road looked tired . An occassional passage of wind brought some relief .

Returning myself back to the noisy chattering , I wondered what is so important that must be spoken in such a demanding manner ?

Will all this talking be relevent in a few hours from now !

Who is to say , yet , I feel and think we are just in this excessive habit of talking about nothing much !

I found that being quiet is rather uncomfortable for most people .

Being alone is even more scary to many !

Sitting quietly , sipping my drink , I kept reflecting with my thoughts .

Whatever I talk about or share is an expression of my experience .

That experience comes from a clashing , merging and fusion of knowledge that I have acquired , read or heard . An inner awareness dialogus with the knowingness and some thoughts start to take shape !

How relevent are they to anyone ?!

They too could form a clashing , merging or fusion of some sorts within them !

Who is to say on that !

My drink was finishing . I was still sitting and watching all around me . 

People were still going on chattering , sometimes

loudly , sometime in low voices .

They sure have a lot to share or maybe just needed to fill the emptiness !

I finished my drink and came out from the crowded resturant .

Walked silently back to my home .

I simply was enjoying my sense of being !

I have nothing much to say now !

Take care .

Amar.

What Can We Learn From Our Behaviour ?!

What Can We learn From Our Behaviour ?!

I have realised that I can learn so much by just watching how we behaviour !

Let me illustrate what I mean .

I am reading a newspaper and saw a breaking news where thousands have died due to an earthquake !

I am having my coffee and my favourite cookie or a piece of cake . 

I read the news and keep enjoying my coffee and my cookie !

Then I simply turn the page and read about the latest football score !

Life goes on for me as usual !

A close relative of mine is dying or dead . 

My whole body /mind has taken a new pattern !

I find no taste in any food .

I simply feel very sad , moody and listless !

I cannot go to sleep !

My world and life is shattered ! 

Now take another example .

I belong to this religion . Everything about this religion is super sacred for me .

The religious head is seen as god ! The holiest place of worship is my heaven !

Is it the same for a person from another religion ?!

No ! of course not ! 

These examples are every day happenings and nothing unusual !

That is the way of we humans !

Attachments , a sense of belonging . my values , my this or my that !

My sense of identity .

This sense of ' I ' and not  'I ' is where I do my thinking !

Can the I get attached to all of creation ?

Can the I get detached from all of Creation ?!

Once you are able to understand the ' I ' , you will get your answers !

Til then enjoy the good life !

Take care .

Amar.

I Am Perfect ! So Are You !

I am Perfect ! So Are You !

It was still very dark . The morning prayers from the many mosques around were just over .

All was quiet except for a few crows that decided to start any early morning discussion ! I have no idea what they were shouting about ! 

An occasional motor sound was heard passing my place . This were the early bird types !

I just sat quietly and was going from reflections to just being still . Even the gentle reflections can be noisy in the early morning !

Being still is just Perfect ! 

What is this perfect state that I want to share with you ?!

Nothing lofty or grandiose , I can assure you .

Most people are stressed and always struggling with this perfect state !

They have a mental picture or an attitude that there is a perfect way to live !

I have no idea what it is they are aiming for !!

How does one become perfect in the first place ?!!

What does it mean to be perfect ?

If I watch people around , they have a program that is running in their heads constantly !

They want everything to be in some order that they feel will bring them happiness !

They become obsessed with that idea ! That idea becomes their reality and starts to control and run their life !

What I have noticed is that so called perfect state is always deluding them ! They are never ever happy ! 

How can they be ?!

Their perfect life and living is a program or condition that is not real ! It is an illusion !

They are not relaxed as they have to be perfect according to their belief or condition .

That can become very stressful and it is so for most people ! They are high strung ed , anxious , irritated , agitated and moody most of the time .

My understanding of being perfect is really very simple and easy !

I am perfect as I am right now ! 

That is it !

I have accepted myself as I am now ! I cannot be anything else other then what I am right now !

This is called total acceptance ! 

That is the reality and truth ! 

Anything lesser is not true .

I am perfect now with my failures and my success !

I am wonderful and great in some ways and not in some other ways !

That is okay with me .

Some will like and love me , others will not for whatever reason ! That's okay too .

When we can accept everything without our own agenda or program , life and living becomes very relaxed and easy !

Just let go and live fully , love freely !

That is how I am perfect ! So are you !

I have decided to be me and perfect !

Now you decide what you want to be ?!

That will do for now .

Take care . 

Amar.