Silent Musings

Is there anyone left who can see what is happening? It’s hard to tell. For the most part, we’ve all been sucked into a polarized discourse of Who is Right and Who is Wrong, Who is Right and Who is Left. We also argue ad infinitum about what point of view, or what social system, will get us out of this mess. We debate just as vociferously about the causes. Well, at least we mostly all agree about there being a mess. How long are we willing to put up with this shit? It’s already been like, what, a few thousand years give or take?

Here is a radical notion. Rather than continuing to deliberate endlessly about the cause of this mess, or what actions will ameliorate it, let’s take a closer look at what it is, and what is common to every viewpoint. Yes, for the moment I’m admitting to having something, in fact everything, in common with Bush, Cheney, and all the other criminals in our government.

No matter which particular point of view you hold, the fact that there is some kind of messed up shit going on is a state of mind. In fact, it is all simply the activity of the mind. But don’t believe me because I say so, take a close look. Where does conflict arise? Investigate!

Does it not live in the past and the future? In our pursuit of happiness? In pain and pleasure? In avoiding what will bring us harm? The protection of I, Me, and Mine? In having a point of view in the first place? In the belief that there is some correct belief system? What would Jesus say?

Are you really looking, or just finding a way to agree or argue with me? Are you actually free, or is your action determined by your point of view?

If you are truly interested in freedom, a revolution in your very existence and that of the world around you, you will seek the answers to these questions. And not in the mind, concepts, or points of view! There is no freedom from conflict in any point of view.

Here is a hint. Find the Silence beyond the mind and all points of view. In that Silence, there are no answers to be found, and yet, profoundly, there is a natural state of being that is free of conflict, and acts according to its own true nature. But don’t take my word for it - Be the Revolution.