One could write enough words about Awareness, about Consciousness, about Presence, about Awakening, that it could fill and entire library. A sign could be posted: "Come read about the Truths of Life"
The author may ask himself deeply, "Who would I be without my library of concepts about Truth? Who would I be? "
Then something false called fear arises? No words, just fear.
Then he asks, "If thoughts are things, could it be that "WHAT" I AM is not a thing?"
He waits. Then the words arise once more.... WHAT AM I?
No-thing answers back, because an answer is more sounds, labels and concepts from the library.
Finally in one last asking from the Heart, the words get spoken more slowly... "WHAT...... AM...... I....?" Suddenly, he notices the space between each word.
That quiet hears the question and IS the answer. Something silent was here watching the writing of the books, was here before the library, during its usage and will be here after its closure.
Something Silent and Quiet is here NOW. Let "IT" take over. IT has been silently watching and waiting for humility to see there is only ONE THING all along..AND IT IS NOT A THOUGHT! (And yet at some level, includes thought and can even use thought).
So little now needs to be said, for THINKING HAS ITS LIMITS. This revelation is the beginning to the end of suffering, of delusion, the obsessive compulsive disorder called "It's all about me," and the polarization that comes with concepts and beliefs.
What if thoughts arise? LIKE THESE THOUGHTS? If they arises, fine. If they don't, fine. They are insignificant rather than an identity.
The backdrop, the space, the stillness, the silence, the ease hasn't changed. It's always here to be noticed by the Self, YOU.
