We Cannot Become Enlightened

We already are enlightened.
We just have to dissolve an obscuration
that doesn’t exist.

That obscuration is a limiting, fabricated self identity.

This simple mistaken concept has clapped us in emotional chains,
lacking any reality whatsoever.
We are trapped by these ‘demonic’ activities.

Every sentient being on this planet is enlightened, but trapped in an avatar* – a biological form governed by emotions. When we understand this, our relationship with others changes. We, as ‘realisers’, can then show compassion; unfortunately we can also abuse others with this knowledge.

There are two subtle emotions that drive us subconsciously – pride and jealousy. These are not so easy to identify, and may, or may not be gender orientated. Although ignorance of our true nature is our main disturbing emotion spawning our feeling of like and dislike, pride and jealousy are more insidious.

Identifying them is difficult because they are an undercurrent to our daily lives. One of the main problems with ‘feeling’ spiritual is that we can easily feel superior – and even conceited – with what we think we know.

All these feelings/obscurations (which do not actually exist) make us forget our enlightened nature. This happens at every moment, due to one moment of consciousness dictating the next moment of consciousness. This is how the “continuity of ignorance” works.

This is what is happening in the world today. Each ‘realiser’ creates a set of reactions in those around them. The media is particularly active in this area: the news makes us either angry, or fills us with sentimentality. If we fall into the trap of feeling superior, we merely activate our own neurotic avatar tendencies. We are being played, and we are playing ourselves and others, inflaming the continuity of ignorance.

When we can have empathy for our own and other’s predicament, we can discuss and communicate. Without this empathy, it’s just a constant battle of pride and jealousy.

The Light of Wisdom is staring us in the face. That Light of Wisdom is en-lightenment – our true nature. Non-existent self identity inhibits recognition of this.

Because of pride and jealousy, we seek to control, thereby binding ourselves in a web of conceit and deceit. Alternatively, we can recognise the situation, thereby freeing ourselves and maybe… maybe…freeing others.

*avatar: A manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on earth. An incarnation, embodiment or manifestation of a person or idea.