Saturday, February 21, 2009

Be


yourself, no matter the price tag, and as the saying goes, "Only truth can set you free." Denial is a human condition that takes lifetimes to overcome. Buddhist selflessness is a slippery ideal. What are we but dreamers with choice-making affectations? Life is a grand show of illusions bent on eluding us into believing that it is moving towards the next moment. Perception is faulty and the mind is lacking in openness of vision. Who shall we trust then, when there is no solid point of reference to stand on? Some say that meditation is the way to meeting with that Higher self that sees everything at all times. "Ask and you shall receive," said that wise master in a time of inebriation. Apparently, Spirit is there, awaiting an honest, genuine, and heartfelt gesture from the lowest I. Take the step. Fear not falling. Then I, and I, shall finally meet, see eye to eye, and there might even be some learning imparted in the process. Wishful thinking? Maybe... All I can say is that someone is trying.

Be well and if you have time, get to know yourself.

Looking for the gap

1 comment:

nabila khanam said...

Hello Karim,

I love your thoughts and I love your writings...and your connection with Ibn Batuta (Pride of Islam!)...incidentally I have a book "Travels of Ibn Battuta by H.A.R. GIBB"...!
I found your website and blog accidentally while I was searching the web for pictures of the widely mentioned 800 year old tree in Tangiers...I did not find the picture but am glad I found your thoroughly enjoyable writings! Wish you all the success in your Aspirations.
Sincerely,
Nabila