Human beings have always possessed a thirst to acquire knowledge. Knowledge gives one the ability to predict what's going to happen, it gives one the illusion of control. So we started measuring things, like how long it took for seasons to repeat, and how far places where from each other. Measurement creates scales and grading. It creates comparison. Sometimes, it interferes with our ability to enjoy the present by teasing us with an imaginary, 'better' alternative reality. The concept of better doesn't arise without comparison, and thus measurement.
On a much deeper level, measurement is embedded in the way we perceive reality. It creates duality. It is as deep as awareness itself. If knowledge is about gaining control, awareness is about letting go. Once you do, you'll learn to enjoy the show rather than desperately trying to predict and prepare for what's going to happen next. You'll learn that we are all in a state of perpetual bliss, and we have created everything else just for the kicks.
Because we need unbliss to appreciate bliss, black to appreciate white and death to appreciate life. It's all implies the same thing, we just like to hit ourselves on the head with a hammer so that it feels nice to stop. But unfortunately, people take the hitting part too seriously. All you need to do in order for all suffering to end, is to stop. Reach a thoughtless state where you're not bothered by your self inflicted misery. Because suffering, and negative emotions are always rooted in an imaginary scenario which differs from your reality, and all you have to do is turn off your imagination, which clouds you from the fact that your present, is perfect. And that you're happy, and can conjure bliss on demand.
On a much deeper level, measurement is embedded in the way we perceive reality. It creates duality. It is as deep as awareness itself. If knowledge is about gaining control, awareness is about letting go. Once you do, you'll learn to enjoy the show rather than desperately trying to predict and prepare for what's going to happen next. You'll learn that we are all in a state of perpetual bliss, and we have created everything else just for the kicks.
Because we need unbliss to appreciate bliss, black to appreciate white and death to appreciate life. It's all implies the same thing, we just like to hit ourselves on the head with a hammer so that it feels nice to stop. But unfortunately, people take the hitting part too seriously. All you need to do in order for all suffering to end, is to stop. Reach a thoughtless state where you're not bothered by your self inflicted misery. Because suffering, and negative emotions are always rooted in an imaginary scenario which differs from your reality, and all you have to do is turn off your imagination, which clouds you from the fact that your present, is perfect. And that you're happy, and can conjure bliss on demand.
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