Breaking Free from the Illusions of the Mind: Why Believing Your Thoughts Leads to Suffering and Disappointment

Thoughts are fleeting impressions, born out of the mind's endless engagement with memory, imagination, and interpretation. They are like clouds passing through the sky—transient, insubstantial, and often misleading. Yet, many of us grant them the power of truth, believing thought as though it holds some undeniable reality about ourselves, others, or the world.

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Transcending political divides is vital to dismantle entrenched power structures and cultivate wisdom-driven change. Explore how understanding, unity, and systemic transformation can break cycles of exploitation and foster lasting progress.

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The Illusion of the Knower - The Silent Awareness Beyond Knowing - The Trap of Identifying with the Knower - Nondual Experience: Beyond Knowing and Not Knowing - Living Without the Knower - The Eternal Witness

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Ibn Arabi’s Wahdat al-Wujud transcends the confines of time, offering a vision of existence that is as relevant today as it was in his era. By framing life as an eternal unfolding of divine reality, his teachings invite us to move beyond the illusions of separation and embrace the interconnectedness of all things. For the modern seeker, his philosophy is not merely a theoretical construct but a transformative guide, providing clarity and purpose in a fragmented world.

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It is time we recognize that without wisdom, politics will continue to fail. With wisdom, however, we have the chance to create a fairer, more sustainable, and harmonious world—for ourselves and future generations.

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You are not the body, not the mind, not the roles you play. You are the awareness in which all these arise and fade. Have the firm conviction that you are pure Consciousness, and rest in the infinite peace that this understanding brings.

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Recognizing the "doer" as a mental invention opens the door to freedom. Without the weight of personal authorship, one becomes less burdened by guilt, pride, or regret. Actions are seen as part of the natural order, arising spontaneously from the conditions of the moment. This understanding fosters a profound sense of peace and a connection to the whole of existence.

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Only when life becomes the center — We will have a chance

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The practice of being the witness is ongoing. It is not a destination, but a way of being. Every moment provides an opportunity to step back and observe, to create space between ourselves and the mental and emotional dramas that arise.

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The time for silence is over. We stand on the brink of annihilation, with the specter of nuclear war looming over all humanity. This is not a distant or abstract threat—it has become horrifyingly real with the recent escalating conflict in Ukraine.

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The second part of Freedom is not the same as Freedom; how different cultures understand freedom. We in the West tend to believe that our understanding of freedom is the highest form, but that's only a high form of ignorance, to think this way. In fact, most people in the world interpret freedom differently.

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By remaining as the Seer, we rediscover our true nature, infinite and free, beyond all forms and labels.

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The Purpose / The Conversation with Her

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Perhaps instead of focusing so much on AI versus HI, we should be looking for the best way to collaborate—and just leave the "Terminator" scenarios out of the equation.

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Welcome to our inaugural Story Circle Night on Conscious Global Citizenship on the 15th of November! Tonight, we gather to explore, share, and deepen our understanding of what it means to be engaged, compassionate global citizens in today’s interconnected world.

Since ancient times, keepers of life’s deepest secrets have passed down the knowledge: “You become what you believe” to those who walk the path of wisdom. In spiritual traditions, belief is recognized as a powerful force that shapes reality.

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Video: Insight into Simplicity of Wisdom

In a recent interview, we delved into the inspiration behind Simplicity of Wisdom and explored the core ideas that make this book a fresh perspective on living meaningfully. The conversation highlighted how the book distills complex life lessons into simple, actionable insights.

A single breath - the cosmos becomes real - silent waves of grace - the rhythm I become - the unknown that I am.

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Here and now - in the ease of this experience - compassion flows like a river - towards the ocean of love

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In this article, I would like to look at poverty from two different perspectives. On the one hand, it is inevitability in the context of human consciousness, and on the other hand, it is an opportunity for change.

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