Enlightened Living
“Enlightenment is the complete awareness of life without any mental modifications. It is perfect light, light that has always existed, exists now and will always exist. It is the light that exists beyond darkness. It is the core and the center of all things, and it's in all things and beyond all things.”
The Enlightenment Cycle: Living with Wisdom, Awareness, Joy, and Humor
The enlightenment cycle is the journey of awakening to the infinite light within and around us. It is the integration of wisdom, awareness, joy, and humor into daily living, transforming life into a continuous expression of clarity and ecstasy.
Enlightenment is not a distant peak but a process of clearing the mind’s obstructions—fear, desires, and self-importance—to reveal the perfect light already present. Through meditation and mindfulness, we climb the mountain of awareness, gaining new perspectives with each step. Life becomes brighter, more meaningful, and infused with a profound sense of joy.
Meditation quiets the mind, allowing light to flow through. It connects us to the essence of life, offering renewal and transformation. Mindfulness brings this clarity into daily actions, fostering patience, humor, and resilience amidst life’s ups and downs. Together, they shape a way of living that is both grounded and transcendent.
The enlightenment cycle reminds us that life’s challenges are not to be avoided but embraced with understanding and laughter. True happiness lies not in controlling outcomes but in finding peace and light within, regardless of external circumstances. This journey, fueled by curiosity and sincerity, leads to a state of being that is endlessly expansive and deeply fulfilling.
Embrace the cycle. Meditate, live with mindfulness, and discover the joy and brilliance that reside in every moment.
“My suggestion, if you're drawn to the world of enlightenment, if you're interested in it, most of all, is to learn to meditate. Not just to read a lot of books about it, not just to talk to people about it - those things are inspiring, perhaps. But the key to all enlightenment is to have personal experiences in the world of light. And all you need to do that is to meditate twice a day, to learn to practice mindfulness, to lead a simple, economical life, to work happily at whatever your tasks are and to use them to help you achieve perfection.”