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[alexstolyar]

Just look at the lighter side of life and enjoy it to its fullest and all fear will disappear.

This quote encourages a shift in perspective—urging individuals to focus on the joyful, humorous, and positive aspects of life rather than dwelling on worries or fears. By fully engaging in the lighter, more enjoyable parts of existence, fear and anxiety naturally diminish, replaced by a sense of freedom and peace.

[alexstolyar]

We never cease being infinite being, although we may believe and feel that we do. But even when we believe and feel that we are something other than intimate, impersonal, infinite being, we are still only that. We never cease to be that, and therefore, it is not necessary to practise anything in order to become that. There is no other being that we could be.

[alexstolyar]

Happiness isn’t found in perfection, but in motion—when we stretch, strive, and grow, we come alive.

True happiness isn’t about reaching a flawless endpoint—it’s found in the journey of striving, stretching, and evolving. Joy sparks from the process of growth and effort, not perfection.

[alexstolyar]

Once you recognize your true nature, as silent, empty, luminous, and peaceful—you shift from identifying with suffering, lack, and striving, to dwelling in a state of innate completeness. From that foundation of being, life is no longer a burden but a series of joyful experiences that arise effortlessly and are embraced with wonder. This isn’t about escaping life, but about reframing it from a place of wholeness.

[alexstolyar]

Nothing ever happens to being. It is always silent, empty, luminous, still, at peace, lacking nothing, needing nothing, wanting nothing and is, as such, happiness itself. All that is necessary is to soften the focus of your attention from the content of experience and magnify being.

[alexstolyar]

Just as the space in your room is never agitated by what takes place within it, so you, awareness, are never disturbed by the content of experience.

Just as the space in your room doesn’t mind whether you are sitting quietly, dancing or fighting – its nature remains the same – so you, awareness, are always at rest, always at peace.

[alexstolyar]

All that is necessary is to know our self clearly, to discern what we always and already essentially are. Not the thoughts, images, feelings, memories, actions and relationships that are continually appearing, changing and disappearing, but the simple fact of being or being aware, which lies at the very core or heart of our self and remains unchanged, untouched throughout all experience.

Our true self is not the ever-changing stream of thoughts, emotions, or external experiences, but the constant awareness or presence that underlies them. True self-understanding comes not from analyzing content of consciousness, but by recognizing the unchanging being that is always present—the witness or experiencer behind all phenomena.

[alexstolyar]

Forest

One day when you wake up, you will find that you have become a forest.

You have grown roots and found strength in them that no one thought you had.

You have become stronger and more beautiful, full of life-giving qualities.

You have learned to take all the negativity around you and turn it into oxygen for easy breathing.

A host of wild creatures live inside you and you call them stories.

A variety of different birds rest inside your mind and you call them memories.

You have become an incredible self-sustaining thing of epic proportions.

And you should be so proud of yourself, of how far you have come from the seeds of who you used to be.

This prose poem is a metaphor for personal growth, resilience, and transformation. It likens a person’s journey of healing and self-discovery to becoming a forest—deeply rooted, self-sustaining, rich with inner life and wisdom. Negative experiences are transmuted into life-giving forces, and memories and stories animate the soul like birds and wild creatures. Ultimately, it’s a celebration of how far one can come from their beginnings, turning pain and vulnerability into power and beauty.

[alexstolyar]

I cannot escape death but at least I can escape the fear of it.

[alexstolyar]

Give yourself a gift: the present moment.

This quote invites you to embrace the now. Rather than being caught in regrets about the past or anxieties about the future, the present moment is offered as a precious and healing gift—available at any time, if we choose to receive it. It’s a cornerstone of mindfulness, encouraging awareness, acceptance, and peace through presence.

[alexstolyar]

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.

This quote is a call to mindfulness and gratitude. Marcus Aurelius, a Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor, reminds us that simply being alive is a profound gift. Each day offers the chance to experience basic but profound joys—breathing, thinking, feeling, and loving. Rather than taking these things for granted, he encourages us to consciously acknowledge them every morning.

[alexstolyar]

The most terrible loneliness is not the kind that comes from being alone, but the kind that comes from being misunderstood.

It is the loneliness of standing in a room full of people, yet feeling unseen, unheard—like a ghost drifting through a world that only acknowledges a fraction of who you truly are. It’s the ache of invisibility, the pain of knowing that while you may be physically present, your essence remains unnoticed.

This kind of loneliness is not about solitude; it’s about the absence of deep, meaningful connection. It’s not that there are no people around you—it’s that none of them truly see you. You laugh at the right moments, nod in agreement, and participate in conversations, yet beneath the surface, there’s a quiet sorrow, a longing for someone to understand the depths of who you are. You crave more than surface-level interactions. You long for a connection where your soul is recognized, where you don’t have to explain yourself endlessly—because the right person simply knows.

But when that understanding is missing, the loneliness feels suffocating. It’s like standing behind glass, pressing your palms against it, hoping someone will look past the surface and truly see you, only to watch them glance your way and keep walking. Over time, the weight of being unseen can make you question yourself. Should you become what the world expects, just to feel accepted? Should you shrink, adjust, or wear a different mask, hoping that someone will finally notice you?

Yet, even if you change, even if you mold yourself into something more "acceptable," the loneliness doesn’t fade—it only deepens. Because the worst kind of loneliness isn’t just being misunderstood by others; it’s when you begin to lose yourself in the process. You start dimming your light, silencing your truth, and fading into the background until you are nothing more than a shadow of the vibrant soul you once were.

But here’s the truth: you were never meant to disappear. Your depth, your uniqueness, your unfiltered authenticity—these are the very things that make you extraordinary. The world may not always recognize your essence immediately, but that does not mean it is not valuable. Somewhere, someone will see you, and when they do, you’ll realize that the ache of being misunderstood was never about your worth—it was about waiting for the right people who get you.

Until then, hold onto your light. Stay true to who you are. Resist the temptation to shrink just to fit into spaces that do not celebrate your full being. The journey of being misunderstood is painful, but it is also a sacred invitation—to know yourself deeply, to honor your own voice, and to cultivate a strength that does not rely on external validation.

And when the time comes—when you finally meet the ones who recognize your soul without you having to explain it—you will understand why you had to wait. You will realize that true connection was never about being surrounded by people; it was always about being known.

[alexstolyar]

The idea of enlightenment or awakening suggests some event, some special knowledge, something marvellous that’s going to happen. This is a complete misunderstanding. It’s just a simple recognition of the essential nature of our self now.

Not how we might become as a result of practice or effort, but just the recognition of our being now.

This passage challenges the commonly held belief that enlightenment is an extraordinary event achieved through striving or special experiences. Instead, it proposes that true awakening is simple and immediate—merely the clear recognition of one’s own fundamental nature in the present moment. It’s not about becoming anything different, but about seeing what is already here without distortion.

[alexstolyar]

The wound is the place where the light enters you.

Pain and suffering are not just sources of hardship—they are also gateways to growth, transformation, and spiritual insight. The “wound” symbolizes emotional, physical, or existential pain, while “the light” symbolizes healing, wisdom, or divine presence. This quote suggests that vulnerability and brokenness can allow something greater and more profound to enter our lives.

[alexstolyar]

Every time we embrace someone – be it a stranger, a friend or an intimate companion – we are not really embracing a person. We are simply enacting, in the realm of experience, the deep recognition of our shared being.

[alexstolyar]

The idea of enlightenment or awakening is a misnomer. It suggests some special event or knowledge, something marvellous that’s going to happen. This is a complete misunderstanding. It’s just a simple recognition – not how we might become as a result of practice or effort, but just the recognition of our being now.

[alexstolyar]

The search for fulfilment or enlightenment is the mind’s activity. It is the mind that feels limited, lacking, vulnerable and so on, and seeks fulfilment or enlightenment. But this allowing, aware presence that you are, is self-fulfilled – it seeks nothing, lacks nothing, needs nothing. Just abide as that.