Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Reflection

Every time we return home, we put the key in the lock and open the door. We don't pay attention to the key or the lock. We perform this task mechanically. That is, until one day we come home and the key does not enter the lock -- or when we try to turn the key and the lock will not open. When that happens, suddenly we pull out the key and examine it very closely. We then see that the key is bent, dull and getting worn. We notice the lock is also getting worn. Suddenly we pay attention to the key and the lock. The key and the lock were in that worn state for quite a while, but we didn't notice it until it messed up externally.

When things are moving smoothly in our life, and we feel comfortable with them, we tend to fall asleep.It creates confusion with their external nature. This confusion causes us to hesitate and reflect. This reflection is a powerful catalyst for understanding the inner, deeper nature of the life lesson . In the Vedic sense, we are not necessarily here to be happy. Happiness is a part of life, but we are here to learn the truth about who we really are. Some circumstances as such are 'strong' in delivering that lesson to us.

It is these circumstances or these confusions which create a powerful reflective nature in an indiviual and area neglected was lieing deep within them.

I read this concept in bits and pieces in some articles. So in the true sense it more of a borrowed concept, just fabricated in some different words

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

For heven sake its only lock and key, use oil and the damm thing will work like a charm....you really must have a lot of time on your hands

Anonymous said...

I know why u saying use the damn oil.. see less mortals like you dont even know how to Spell " Heaven"