Enjoying Without Seeking

In many ways, seeking is suffering. The very act of seeking creates a sense of lack, and brings dissatisfaction.

If one were able to be fully present when having a pleasurable experience, and not allow the mind to grab hold of it, there would be no problem.

It is only when the mind is allowed to grasp these experiences that they create pain.

When the mind habitually seeks pleasure, its absence is felt. There is a constant awareness that something is missing from the present moment.

Even when one finds it, it is fleeting. The mind quickly looks for a way to hold on to it or to repeat it.

One never learns to move through these experiences with a sense of freedom. The mind becomes heavy.

If one could learn to enjoy life while being completely detached, what would that look like?

From the outside, they would look like any normal person. They would do many of the same things, albeit for different reasons.

They could still go to parties if they wish, still have relationships, still pursue anything that tickles their fancy.

But there would be a certain aloofness in the pursuit. There would be a certain freedom within them.

This freedom comes from knowing they need nothing from life. That nothing can ever improve their fundamental experience of being. Nothing can ever penetrate into the utter depths of their consciousness.

Others looking on will never understand this, and that is fine. Such a person would not need them to understand.

They would treat life as though it were a dream. It would be silly to take a dream seriously, but, if you’re already asleep, you may as well enjoy the ride.