Your words touch on something timeless, the truth of simply being beyond all change. In the flow of life’s shifting moments, there’s a quiet presence that remains, beyond self and story, steady and whole.
Reading this and noticing how easily I nod along with the movement of change. Yet something in me hesitates at the idea of a fixed, separate “Self” I can secure. What stays with me instead is a quieter sense that steadiness comes not from holding onto something unchanging, but from gently turning my attention again and again toward what feels deeply alive beneath all the shifting 🙏🏽
Oh, It is Not a fixed, separate “Self” Not at all. It is your original Self. It is who you truly are. It is that ever-present, all-pervading, pure Divine Consciousness. And it is quiet. We need to attune to It — be aware of It, awakened to It. This is Bhakti.
There’s something calming in the way you hold this. That steadiness doesn’t feel like theory… it feels lived.
I’ve felt that contrast you’re pointing to… the pull toward what’s changing versus something underneath it all. Some days I get caught in the surface… how things used to be, how they should be… and it’s exhausting. Other days, even briefly, I touch that stillness you’re describing, and everything softens a bit.
What I appreciate here is that it doesn’t deny change or emotion. It just doesn’t let them run everything.
I’m not always there, but I recognize what you’re pointing to. And it’s something I find myself returning to more often lately.
Beautifully said Alexandra. It's surface noise versus the stillness beneath it all. The beauty is, It will keep drawing you in until you one day you will merge with It — your true Self.
So don’t chase what’s passing. Seek what is permanent. Embrace the pursuit of wisdom. Not the fleeting knowledge of the world, but the profound understanding of the Self... this landed for me... thank your putting it so eloquently
"Contemplate sacred texts — and you will find that this knowledge does something extraordinary: it removes the restlessness within: the anxiety, the dissatisfaction, the sense that something is missing."
This is very true... and the sooner and steadier we do, the better it is.
When we are in compay of our Self, we see everything as another act. With you on this thought that reading spiritual texts guides us inward. And when we are connected to inner self, we are in power to enjoy the world in lows and in highs.
Thank you for sharing this here. Loved reading it.
Love your writing Meredith:_) - for me it comes back to "know thyself" the spirit within is who we are - it is ever present, it cannot be anything else - it sits waiting patiently, for us to reconnect with the spirit of who we - our home.
Soooo true. 67 arrives in October and I’m fine with it. I plopped a little reminder to myself on the computer screen of every device in my face “where is your focus today?” Bingo. Vedanta. Hmmm… She slowly wanders off looking slightly mischievous …
Love this so much. Annica, impermanence, used to scare me - but it’s a fact of life, and it also offers incredible amounts of freedom to truly know this. I’ve been feeling restlessness and anxiety lately (ironically), and this is a beautiful reminder to refocus on the changeless Self. Thanks for sharing.
Your words touch on something timeless, the truth of simply being beyond all change. In the flow of life’s shifting moments, there’s a quiet presence that remains, beyond self and story, steady and whole.
Yes, that timeless, ageless presence that pervades everywhere — beyond ego. That is who we are. Not this limited self.
Reading this and noticing how easily I nod along with the movement of change. Yet something in me hesitates at the idea of a fixed, separate “Self” I can secure. What stays with me instead is a quieter sense that steadiness comes not from holding onto something unchanging, but from gently turning my attention again and again toward what feels deeply alive beneath all the shifting 🙏🏽
Oh, It is Not a fixed, separate “Self” Not at all. It is your original Self. It is who you truly are. It is that ever-present, all-pervading, pure Divine Consciousness. And it is quiet. We need to attune to It — be aware of It, awakened to It. This is Bhakti.
To see clearly is the beginning of all right action.
To act rightly is the beginning of all peace.”
— Yathavat ( As is )
Sooo deeply resonant with what I've been contemplating this week! I love these Divine expressions that connect me to others. Thank you for this piece.
There’s something calming in the way you hold this. That steadiness doesn’t feel like theory… it feels lived.
I’ve felt that contrast you’re pointing to… the pull toward what’s changing versus something underneath it all. Some days I get caught in the surface… how things used to be, how they should be… and it’s exhausting. Other days, even briefly, I touch that stillness you’re describing, and everything softens a bit.
What I appreciate here is that it doesn’t deny change or emotion. It just doesn’t let them run everything.
I’m not always there, but I recognize what you’re pointing to. And it’s something I find myself returning to more often lately.
Beautifully said Alexandra. It's surface noise versus the stillness beneath it all. The beauty is, It will keep drawing you in until you one day you will merge with It — your true Self.
So don’t chase what’s passing. Seek what is permanent. Embrace the pursuit of wisdom. Not the fleeting knowledge of the world, but the profound understanding of the Self... this landed for me... thank your putting it so eloquently
Am glad Savira. "Seek the Self" as Adi Shankaracharya said, in whatever you do. That's all that matters.
Thank you so much!
"Contemplate sacred texts — and you will find that this knowledge does something extraordinary: it removes the restlessness within: the anxiety, the dissatisfaction, the sense that something is missing."
This is very true... and the sooner and steadier we do, the better it is.
Am so glad to have had the opportunity to learn Vedanta when i did. It really set me up to face life.
May you be Healing Well with your Knee Injury💕
Thank you. It's healing slowly 💛
Yes - knees do take time, they take us forwards, backwards and then just standstill when needed -_- wishing you always wellxx
When we are in compay of our Self, we see everything as another act. With you on this thought that reading spiritual texts guides us inward. And when we are connected to inner self, we are in power to enjoy the world in lows and in highs.
Thank you for sharing this here. Loved reading it.
Thank you Prayiksha. Truly appreciate your thoughts.
Love your writing Meredith:_) - for me it comes back to "know thyself" the spirit within is who we are - it is ever present, it cannot be anything else - it sits waiting patiently, for us to reconnect with the spirit of who we - our home.
Is it ok for me to share this note? it will probably mean that you will get more followers.
followers? - i do like to comment in response to what you have written, & look forward to your writings, but if you like - you can share:_)
Beautifully said Amilia 🤍
Many of us are sharing the message of original wholeness. Love this!
I'm so glad about this. It's like life is screaming at us for attention — to get back to who we truly are.
It is indeed!
Great to meet you Kelly.
Same!
Always a delight to read your words. The peace from your heart overflows into your words 💜
Thank you Taran 🤍
Soooo true. 67 arrives in October and I’m fine with it. I plopped a little reminder to myself on the computer screen of every device in my face “where is your focus today?” Bingo. Vedanta. Hmmm… She slowly wanders off looking slightly mischievous …
Yes, we need those little reminders to keep us focused on what really matters.
Hello! Do you have any sacred book recommendations for someone new to this line of thinking? Thank you so much!
Your could try this book. i’m suggesting it purely because it changed my life. I was a beginner at the time I first read it. I wouldn’t say it’s easy, but it’s brilliant. https://www.amazon.com.au/Vedanta-Treatise-Eternities-Parthasarathy-ebook/dp/B00I8D4ZFM
Yes Debbie. Are you interested in learning about Vedanta? this is the philosophy that changed my life completely.
Spiritual journey does fill you internally:) Wishing you all the peace, progress and happiness on this path✨
Same to you Apurva.
Love this so much. Annica, impermanence, used to scare me - but it’s a fact of life, and it also offers incredible amounts of freedom to truly know this. I’ve been feeling restlessness and anxiety lately (ironically), and this is a beautiful reminder to refocus on the changeless Self. Thanks for sharing.
Natalie, I’m glad you enjoyed this subtle reminder. Just a simple shift and focus is so empowering and freeing.