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by Sri Vasudeva

LIVING IN FREEDOM

- Saturday July 22, 2006

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My Dear Ones,


Living in freedom is a longing that is deep within the human soul. We long to be free of fear, worry, anxiety and pain and to live in a constant state of love, peace and security. Is this just a fantasy? Or is this longing an expression of what exists deep within us seeking to manifest?

This longing is what drove me to spirituality. Somewhere deep within me I knew that life was much more than eating, sleeping, procreating and dying. There had to be more to human existence. We could not be born to live in misery and pain without the hope of experiencing something deeper. I could not understand during my early days of searching, how people could live in such bondage. How could they live with uncontrolled minds, emotional instability and uncertainty of the future? How could they live without the knowledge of who they really are, where they have come from and where they are going? This ignorance was in itself a misery for me and drove me on a passionate and relentless search for freedom.

I do believe that if we seek sincerely, we will find. All those who are seeking and not finding need to really reflect on whether their searching is strong enough. Our Universe is a benevolent one and opens Its doors to the true seeker. My search for freedom led me on a fascinating journey of my inner world revealing possibilities beyond my wildest dreams. Now I know with certainty that we are more than just physical beings.

The physical level even at its best, is limiting. Its pleasures are fleeting and it carries very painful experiences as well. No matter how sweet the pleasure may be, it is never lasting and it leaves an insatiable desire for more. Even those with diseased bodies continue to seek pleasure, though it may be harmful to their health. Such is the story of the physical world. It is the level where there is disease, aging and death. One can be hopelessly caught in its deathly grasp in the search of true happiness. Understanding this early in life, I searched for deeper levels of my being where I could be free from this pleasure trap.

As I explored my mental world I was fascinated by ideas showing different possibilities to human existence. My mind was opened up to the possibility of a spiritual existence and the idea of immortality. No matter how many lofty ideas occupied my mind, there were always questions. Ideas were not satisfying and it left my mind eventually restless. Soon enough I realized that even the best ideas are limiting as only experience can bring true satisfaction. So my goal was direct experience, as I saw it as my way to freedom.

As I focused on my emotional world and its possibilities, my overwhelming desire was to experience a depth of love that was unconditional and constant. It was difficult for me to live in a state of fluctuating emotions, being happy in one moment and sad in the next. I longed for that happy feeling that would stay. I wanted to be free of fluctuating emotions.

When my spiritual consciousness was awakened I began to feel a part of my being that was different to my physical, mental and emotional being. Just to experience this was a joy. I was touching a very deep place that brought my mind to a standstill. Deep feelings of love began to emerge and peace filled my being. This place seemed unfathomable. No matter how deep I tried to go I could find no end. Here I understood what true freedom meant. I felt untouched by fluctuating thoughts and emotions, and a space that brought deep relaxation to my physical body.

As I got deeper into this space, my self-awareness changed. I realized I was more than I thought I was. I existed in a very powerful Source which was with me in every moment. This gave me a feeling of great security and strength.

This is the place of true freedom. This is where we can deal positively with illness of the body, negative thoughts in the mind and depressing emotions. Here we can tap into the healing power of our Source and transform the mind into a friend. This is the place we all need to be. The question is: “Are we ready to go there?” If you really are, the Universe will guide you there. Seek and you will find!



In loving service,
Vasudeva