The Pull Of The World

 The pull of the world creates our behaviour, and the circumstances in which we live. Are we a facsimile of others’ ideas, or are we original? Are we wise in our understanding, or are we a type? The measure of a person isn’t in what they know; the measure of a person is their actions, reactions and non-actions.

It is our reactions that tell us everything about our self, our persona, our mask. This mask is constructed from social traumas. We may think we’re clever people, but how do we respond? Are we wise in our understanding, or do we leave that to others? When we look back on our life, do we have wise understanding of how situations came about?

How do we become original?
By realising our very essence of pure consciousness.

We don’t have to be clever; we are just what we are, rather than someone else’s version of us. 

When painting a picture, do we want a perfect photographic copy, or a skilful but spontaneous representation?

The same goes for the Dharma; do we want a masterly photographic memory, or direct, practical experience?

The pull of the world is the tension we feel
– which reminds us to let go.