Life is not a permanent state; it is a short-term visit. We have been given a precious, limited amount of time and energy. Are you directing that energy toward finding your life meaning, inner peace, and satisfaction, or are you spending it on distractions?
The Freedom of Authentic Living
Your first duty is to yourself, which is to live authentically.
Live the way you feel without being trapped by the limitations of others. Stop letting other people’s fears, rules, or judgments dictate your choices. However, this freedom must be exercised with responsibility: do not allow it to harm others.
This journey begins with radical self-care:
- Be honest with yourself first. Face your truths, no matter how uncomfortable.
- Be kind to yourself. Treat yourself with the same compassion you would offer a struggling friend.
Remember, if you cannot support yourself first, you can never genuinely help someone else. Your own cup must be full before you can pour for others.
The Paradox of Purpose
It is crucial to hold this life lightly. You are here neither for yourself nor for someone else. Your life is not a random occurrence, but a precise cause and effect. This understanding frees you from the burden of needing an overly dramatic, external purpose.
To ensure your freedom is maintained, you must cultivate detachment:
- Do not get too trapped in any goal, person, or place.
- Do not be too attached to anything.
The wisdom in this is simple yet profound: One day, you will have to say goodbye to all of these.Excessive attachment leads only to suffering when the inevitable parting comes.
The Command to Remain Free
Your life’s mission is to maintain your inner state against all external pressure.
- Do not get too trapped in any extreme. Avoid rigid beliefs or obsessive routines.
- Do not be a mental prisoner inside (bound by fear and anxiety).
- Do not be a prisoner in the outside world either (bound by rules and expectations).
Your highest priority is to always maintain your inner peace, liberation, and happiness. Never give away this invaluable possession because of anyone else’s drama or demands.
Live in this moment as a conscious visitor, aware of your brevity, committed to your freedom, and anchored in your peace.
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