Explore the idea that life isn't just about activity, but about the feelings that arise in the present moment. Reflect on the significance of the feeling of being alive and how it points to the nature of life and our own existence.
Life is a feeling that exists in the present moment, separate from events and experiences.
The feeling of pure aliveness in the present is the key to self-exploration and personal growth.
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Life is a feeling
During a dog walk, the speaker reflects on the nature of life. Initially approaching it with an intellectual mindset, the speaker realizes that life is actually a feeling. Feelings exist in the present moment, without past or future. The speaker suggests that being alive is a real-time phenomenon, experiencing life as an ever-present feeling within oneself. This feeling of aliveness is a powerful and pleasant experience, devoid of a specific purpose or point. The speaker emphasizes that life, our essential nature, can only be felt and experienced in the present moment, where all answers to profound questions reside.
The power of the present moment
The speaker highlights the significance of living in the present moment. They emphasize that in an ever-changing storyline of our lives, our true nature and the essence of life itself can only be found in the present. While some questions have definitive answers that can be found through research, profound inquiries like one's identity and the purpose of life can only be answered by tapping into the ever-present feeling inside us. The speaker suggests that this feeling of pure aliveness holds the key to discovering answers that cannot be found through external sources, making it the foundation of self-exploration and personal growth.
What if life isn’t a collection of events and experiences but something more immediate and ever present? Listen in to get a feel for the simple (and wonderful) feeling of being alive!
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