2.12.24

Thought

Freedom, liberation, this must be the aim of aim. To become free, to be liberated from slavery: this is what a man ought to strive for when he becomes even a little conscious of his position. There is nothing else for him, and nothing else is possible so long as he remains a slave both inwardly and outwardly. But he cannot cease to be a slave outwardly while he remains a slave inwardly. Therefore in order to become free, man must gain inner freedom. The first reason for man’s inner slavery is his ignorance, and above all, his ignorance of himself. Without self-knowledge, without understanding the working and functions of his machine, man cannot be free, he cannot govern himself and he will always remain a slave, and the plaything of the forces acting upon him.

This is why in all ancient teachings the first demand at the beginning of the way to liberation was: “Know thyself”. 

— P.D. Ouspensky. In Search of the Miraculous.

Quote

 Writer Joseph Campbell on purpose in life:

The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature.

Moment of Gratitude

I’m grateful for the few days of pure sunshine last week.  

What are you grateful for? 

Happy Monday,

Val