Thoughts, Opinions and View Points

Note: Here I share my personal reflections on the meaning and purpose of life, and on life’s many dimensions. These reflections are shaped by my knowledge and awareness, as well as my personality, learning, conditioning, observations, values, and worldview. They may evolve as I grow, personally and spiritually. I do not believe that enlightenment or awakening ends a person’s growth; rather, it marks the beginning of a new awareness and a new direction, another step forward on the endless path of self-discovery and exploration of the unknown. What we call personality or individuality is, in many ways, an aggregation of mental formations held together by desire, attachment, need, and expectation. These forces shape each person’s mental and spiritual development, while also limiting and filtering perception in their own distinctive ways. For that reason, we should not cling to these fragments and frameworks of thought but see them instead as footprints we leave behind on the journey of our lives.