
In the relentless tide of modern existence, the simplicity of the past feels like a whisper from a distant shore. There was a time when life revolved around the elemental needs of food, shelter, and clothing. Communities thrived on shared bonds, and life’s rhythms were aligned with nature. Distractions were scarce, and life’s purpose was more immediate, grounded in survival and connection. Women managed the sacred hearth, while men took up the mantle of providers. Chaos was an occasional gust, not the ceaseless storm it is today.
Kahlil Gibran once wrote, “You have your own path. Seek it with strength and patience.” Yet, in our contemporary world, our paths are cluttered with noise. Evolution has ushered in countless conveniences, but along with them have come distractions that fragment our focus and burden our minds. Where once meditation served as a bridge to the inner self, today it is often replaced by fleeting escapes into an overwhelming external reality. Our needs are no longer simple; they have multiplied, tangled with desires fueled by comparison and consumerism.
Osho reminds us, “To be creative means to be in love with life. You can be creative only if you love life enough that you want to enhance its beauty, you want to bring a little more music to it, a little more poetry to it, a little more dance to it.” Yet, caught in the capitalist loop, our creativity has been directed outward, consumed by the insatiable urge to accumulate and achieve. This outward chase often blinds us to our inner needs, leaving us disoriented, restless, and trapped in an ever-deepening quagmire of comparison and dissatisfaction.
The capitalist world thrives on our restlessness, feeding us an endless stream of desires and distractions. It tells us we are never enough, that we must chase more to fill the void. In doing so, it destroys our inner peace and pulls us further from the clarity we need to truly thrive. This relentless system profits from our fear of being still, urging us to consume instead of connect with ourselves and others.
The chaos in our minds has woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives. Poor sleep, deteriorating mental health, and declining physical vitality are the silent tolls we pay for this constant striving. We have become nomads in a desert of distraction, searching for an oasis that seems always just beyond reach. Every new gadget, trend, or experience promises fulfillment but often deepens the void within. As Gibran so eloquently observed, “Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.” This relentless pursuit often masks a deeper loneliness, a void that neither consumption nor superficial achievements can fill.
Earlier, the third eye was said to be visible from the outside. The role of the third eye is clarity without confusion, intuition or insights, focus, productivity, grounding, calmness, and peace. With evolution, the third eye has become dormant, awakening only when we shift our focus completely to the inner world. The moment we engage in sadhana, our distractions diminish, and the third eye begins to energize, guiding us toward profound clarity and peace.
In this restless dance, we have forgotten the art of stillness, the joy of sitting quietly with family and friends, the simple act of being. Loneliness festers in the spaces once filled with connection and contemplation. The fear of this void pushes us further into consumption—a cycle that feeds on itself, perpetuating the chaos.
The teachings of the Upanishads offer a beacon in this storm. They guide us to turn inward, to seek clarity and fulfillment not in the external but within our own hearts. They teach that true productivity and grounding come from aligning with our inner world, understanding what we genuinely need. Yet, in our distraction-driven lives, these ancient teachings are often neglected. We run and chase, like a river forgetting its source.
Osho’s words resonate deeply here: “Be … don’t try to become.” In striving to become, we lose touch with who we already are. The capitalist world thrives on this disconnect, for the moment we find contentment within, the cycle of consumption falters. The truth is, stillness is revolutionary. It dismantles the ceaseless chase and replaces it with peace, clarity, and a profound connection to the present.
We must return to the wisdom of the ancients, to the meditative practices that anchor us in the now. Gibran’s words remind us: “In the sweetness of friendship, let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” Let us reclaim this sweetness, stepping away from the chaos and toward a life of intention, connection, and inner harmony. It is not in the endless pursuit but in the quiet presence where we will rediscover ourselves.
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