Inverse Process

Some time ago, I attended a spiritual workshop where the swamiji shared a simple yet profound approach to handling everyday life. He suggested that we view events as scenes in a drama — an office scene, a home scene, perhaps even a visit to a police station. The idea was to participate fully, yet remain a quiet observer within: to notice people and events without becoming emotionally entangled. It felt elegant and liberating, a perspective that promised clarity amidst chaos.

But when I tried to apply it, I found myself moving in the opposite direction. Instead of seeing real-life situations as passing scenes, I began creating elaborate dramas within my own mind. I imagine conversations, rehearse scenarios, and build entire narratives — so vividly that they begin to feel real. I get deeply involved, sometimes even wishing these imagined moments would unfold in reality. The mind, instead of detaching, becomes the stage itself.

So how does one switch? Perhaps the shift does not begin by stopping these inner dramas, but by noticing them. Just as the swamiji suggested observing the outer world, the same awareness can be turned inward. The imagined conversations, the rehearsed scenes — they too can be watched, without judgment. In that gentle observation, a space opens up. And in that space, the grip of both inner and outer drama begins to loosen, allowing us to participate in life with greater ease and less entanglement.

The Companion

Loneliness is not merely about being alone. It is the quiet ache of wanting companionship and not being able to find it. One can be surrounded by people and still feel its weight. At its core, loneliness is a longing — a deep pull toward connection that remains unmet.

Most living beings yearn for such companionship. When it is absent, a kind of vacuum forms within. This emptiness creates a subtle but constant pull, an inner restlessness that keeps searching. Over time, it can begin to interfere with daily life, making even simple tasks feel heavy or incomplete. The mind drifts, the heart seeks, and something essential feels missing.

Consider a simple journey on foot. Walking a long distance alone can be tiring and monotonous. But with a companion, the same journey feels lighter. There is shared energy, mutual encouragement, and moments of exchange — conversation, silence, laughter. Each person supports the other, and the path becomes not just easier, but more meaningful. The terrain doesn’t change, yet the experience transforms.

In the same way, finding the right companion in life can bring depth and direction. It is not just about reducing loneliness, but about walking together — sharing burdens, celebrating moments, and growing side by side. With the right presence, life’s journey becomes not only bearable, but deeply fulfilling.

Obsession

 

When people become obsessed with money, it begins to show in subtle and not-so-subtle ways.

Imagine two parties caught in a dispute. A third person steps in, appearing to mediate. Outwardly, they claim to arbitrate and bring peace. In reality, they fuel the conflict. They speak differently to each side, intensify misunderstandings, and ensure the tension escalates. Their hidden intention is simple — to profit from the chaos.

What is even more troubling is this: the mediator’s own mother is suffering because of the situation. Yet that suffering does not seem to matter. The focus remains fixed on financial gain.

Human nature expresses itself in many shades.