3 Mistakes That Block Our Consciousness
Mistakes that stop us from being aware often happen because we interrupt natural processes nowadays. We think we can control everything, but that's not true.
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Every process has a purpose and stages of growth. They need to start and finish at the right time. Buddhists say that trying to control everything and change reality creates mistakes that stop awareness. These mistakes happen when we refuse to accept what's happening or act impulsively to deal with problems. Instead of solving them, we make things worse.
In Buddhist teachings, awareness means feeling the present deeply. To be aware, we must manage our emotions and desires. The world doesn't revolve around us, so it's important to go along with it.
Obsession with searching
Searching causes suffering. When we're obsessed with finding something, it stops awareness. We search for truth, answers, or experiences because we think they'll change our lives. But that's wrong. Yet, many people spend all their time and energy searching.
All we need is the present moment. We find what we deserve and understand there. It's normal not to feel, have, or understand everything at once. Obsessing over searching only confuses us more.
Forcing change
Change only happens when conditions are right, when we're ready. So, there's no point in forcing it.
We must be aware of our thoughts, feelings, and actions without being too critical. Fighting with ourselves blocks awareness.
Understanding ourselves weakens negative feelings.
Debt prison
Debt is self-imposed. Many obligations create cycles where we can't fulfill or reject them, leading to guilt.
Some obligations only meet others' needs and keep us from facing our fears. This makes it hard to know who we are and causes inner conflicts.
Debt naturally flows. We accept responsibilities happily, not sadly.
Mistakes that block awareness come from resisting reality and forcing events. Our ego separates us from reality, making it hard to live in the present and causing suffering.