Henry David Thoreau once wrote:
“As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.”
If you’re like me, you have no idea what he is talking about. I saw it quoted somewhere and I was scratching my head for some time … before I gave up.
It sounded like it could be profound, but really I have no idea in which way.
I could guess, but I really need to sit down and chat with the fella about what he really means. Which is tricky since he’s nothing but dust and ashes, being dead for some time now.
Yah know, sometimes “experts” say stuff. Us uneducated peasants sagely nod our heads, while internally we’re going “What the …? I have no idea what she is talking about”
And that is okay. You don’t need to understand or even like any expert. You are you, and what is important is what inspires you. That may be an author, someone of TED, some long dead philosopher, may be it’s your partner and daughter.
The best advice is the simplest. If it’s not simple, it’s not true. If it requires excessive brain power to get it, then it’s likely to be unnecessary. Or poorly explained. Or both.
Really, all the philosophy you need is the reminder to return to this moment. Make the most of now, be filled with presence. Enjoy this fully.
Your true nature is nothing but goodness. Sit there and you will live the best life possible. Without needing to be taught the hows.
Taught? In this game, you need nothing - you have everything, it’s just you forgot.
Remember, remember now. Here you are complete, all is well, all is taken care of.
Go well! Arjuna
PS. Remembering - here’s a little programme to help you remember more: https://arjunaishaya.lpages.co/houradaymindful/