Looking Vs Observing

Photo (c) Harish Davda

(c) Harish Davda

Photo (c) Harish Davda

People often believe that looking is same as observing. It isn't.
When we look at something, a river, a mountain, people, etc,
we are coming from our egoic mind or ego with judgements,
assumptions, ideas, thoughts, interpretations and much more.

When we observe, without engaging our mind and thoughts,
we are coming from our being, essence or consciousness.
We are in the present, in the now, and feeling the presence of what
we are observing. And we are in our presence.

Decisions based on what we see may not be complete. Often we have
a vested interest, the ego is calling all the shots, for a personal gain,
even if it is to 'show off' or communicating how clever we are.
It is not a good way to connect with other people. They will sense our
ulterior motive designed by the ego.

There is nothing wrong about the mind. We have to decide
when is a good time to engage it. It is brilliant at solving problems.
At the same time, it is brilliant at creating problems.
For example, when we take a position about something
to prove others wrong or act in anger to cause suffering
for self and others.

Observing when in a relationship helps to create a bond.
We then create a deeper relationship. Perhaps become soul mates!
Observing when at work stops 'ego games' and waste of time.
The real contribution from our authenticity can then be possible,
to create an environment of peace, love and growing together.

(c) Harish Davda 2020
harish.davda@gmail.com
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Power of discomfort

The first reaction to discomfort

is to run away from it, to feel safe.

Often, there is no safer place

than where you are now. Stay put. Observe.

Experience your power within.

If you recognise a pattern of over-eating,

observe yourself, see the effects on yourself.

Identify healthy choices. Take action gently

to become healthier, however discomforting.

Enjoy the results. Experience your power.

If you experience difficulties in a relationship,

at work, in business, with friends and family,

look beyond your conditioning.

Identify causes. Take a decision. Act.

Feel your discomfort. Experience your power.

Real power is what you do with yourself,

How you grow and change to who you really are.

People around you will then change

or leave you alone 'cause they are not ready.

Be the change. Experience your power.

Experiencing discomfort takes you deeper

into your inner self.  To connect to your essence.

Beyond the automaton-like behaviour.

That is where real freedom, liberation, is.

Buddha knew this. He experienced his power.

Finally, feel the fear, experience the discomfort,
Prepare, plan, take calculated risks.
Feel your adrenalin, do it. Experience your power,
For greater things to come in future...

The video above is a good example of how Simon and his friend Dave successfully completed their adventure and gained power from their fear and discomfort.

Video credit: Simon Riddell, Photographer.
www.simonriddell.co.uk




(c) Harish Davda 2020

harish.davda@gmail.com