In speculating here, I have many theories, one of which is this: part
of our inability to
discover
for ourselves
who we arereally (which is to
say,
part of our inability to
discover
for ourselves the space in which
who we really are,
shows up)
is that there are so many otherpieces
of
our machinery,
which also
show up
in that space, which we haven't yet distinguished as notwho we really are
(in fact which we've falsely
identified
with
who we really are),
rendering us not
seeing
the forest for the trees, so to
speak.
Intellect,
ego,
mind,
thoughts,
memories,
feelings,
emotions,
bodily sensations
etc allshow up
in that space, vying for
attention.
They, in and of themselves, don't
get
in our
way
of
discovering
for ourselves
who we arereally. But our not distinguishing them for what
they are, leaving a blurred, undistinguished mass
filling
the space,
absolutely and impenetrablygets
in our
way.
So
how
can we put each of those
pieces
in their place (ie put each of their heads up on a pike, so to
speak)
where they can be scrutinized and
clearlyseen
for what they are, leaving
who we arereally, as
clear,
distinct, obvious, and (most of all) as accessible?
