○Consciousness [6]

     Humans seek happiness, but there are two types of happiness in words. One is the transient joy and excitement that temporarily uplifts emotions. The other is the tranquility without disturbing thoughts. When seeking happiness outside the body, such as in possessions or fame, the joy of acquiring something fades away quickly. When one becomes aware of the consciousness within, they encounter the happiness of tranquility through no-mind.

    To be in a state of no-mind does not mean experiencing the highest form of happiness. It is a state without attachment, calmness, and normalcy.

    When one obtains something they consider the best for themselves, they are enveloped in great joy. When they lose it, the disappointment becomes equally significant. Temporary joy and suffering are two sides of the same coin.

    Suppose one knows and practices being conscious. Even then, if they feel attachment in everyday life, they can recognize it as the moment when memories and ingrained beliefs arise. By being aware, they become less swayed by these patterns.

    The ego also attaches importance to achievements and numerical values.

    When one attaches value to material possessions, failures are seen as losses, and successes are seen as gains. If one values experiences, both success and failure become meaningful experiences. In a state of consciousness, there are no failures or successes; events simply unfold.

    When one enters a state of no-mind, the desire to obtain something also disappears.

    Even if sexual desire arises, it dissipates when one becomes no-mind.

    Whether one possesses many or few things, if there is no attachment to them, the mind remains light.

    There is no greater lightness of mind than being without desire.

    There is no greater strength than being without desire.