We often view life as a series of solid events and permanent identities. But at its most fundamental level, life is a projection. The entire universe—though it appears to manipulate us through the hard “numbers” of reality—is ultimately just a rhythm. The first step to liberation is realizing that you are not a solitary, isolated person struggling against the world. You are a vital part of that universal rhythm.
You Are the Manifestation of the Flow
There is a beautiful reciprocity in existence: You are a manifestation created for the need of the total flow, and the total flow is created for your journey. You are not an accident; you are a deliberate expression of the whole. When you understand this, the pressure to “become” someone disappears. You already are the movement of the cosmos.
The Prison of Maintenance
Most of our suffering comes from trying to “maintain” life. We try to freeze time, hold onto youth, and fix our circumstances. Do not maintain life. When you struggle to keep things exactly as they are, you become a prisoner in the prison called life.
The ego believes it can force life to do what it wants, but the truth is: You will not be able to do what you want. The universe has a larger momentum. Therefore, stop fighting and move with understanding.
The Strength of the “Stranger Mentality”
If you want to experience true peace, you must learn the art of the clean break. Everything happens according to nature’s plan. When something leaves your life—be it a job, a dream, or a person—say goodbye happily.
- Remain Independent: Do not try to maintain any relationship through sheer effort or manipulation. If it requires force, it is no longer in rhythm.
- Release Attachment: Understand that what is lost was never truly “yours” to begin with.
The secret to navigating this world is to wander here with a “stranger mentality.” Like a traveler in a foreign land, observe everything but claim nothing. Enjoy the sights, the sounds, and the people, but know that you are just passing through.
Staying in Tune with the Whole
When you stop trying to control the script, you begin to understand the rhythm of nature. You move when it moves; you rest when it rests. By staying independent of temporary phenomena, you touch the eternal flow that lies beneath the projection.