Limitation Becomes Space

This passage authored by Eckhart Tolle reminds me the wise teachings of the Buddha. We all suffer. This is the noble truth. Suffering arises in our mind and heart by remining attached to and bound by the past. Awareness of sufferring becomes the doorway into transcnding sufferring. Awareness of what binds us and follwing the light of awareness makes us free. This is the noble way of living. It's a journey from darkness to light, from bondage to freedom. We as human beings go through self-created darkness. We create our own suffering by clinging on to the past. I was in deep loving relationship with a person whom I loved very deeply and dearly. When she passed away I felt emptiness in my life. I deeply suffered emotionally. I felt like doing nothing and stay in the cave of darkness. My staying in the dark nights of the soul lasted for along time. Practicing midfulness meditation woke me up and helped me to see the light. My suffering became a doorway to inner feedom. Facing it mindfully with loving kindness and compssionately helped me to be free from my self-created bondage. Waking up and remaing awake requires innerwork, diligence , patience, and perseverance. Such awakening has brought deep joy, happiness and fulfilment in my life. May we all keep the inner light shine and be blessed by awakening! Nmaste! Jagdish P Dave