Unveiling a Hidden Zen Aspect: The Guide to Fervently Desired Goals
Life Unburdened: Embrace the Zen Secret of Letting Go
Here's the real deal, mates: I'm not pulling a fast one on you like so many other articles with clickbait titles. You're probably wondering, what's the dang secret of zen? Well, I'll tell ya right now: quit yearning for it.
That's right, chuck your yearnings. Learn to choose the unexpected instead.
This is the heart and soul of zen—a "relinquished state." Give it a whirl, and keep it up for a while, and you're bound to witness some surprises in your world, including those you once desperate craved. The kicker—you won't even care if they show up or not, thanks to the vanishing act of your desperate wants! You'll enjoy them while they last, but the burdensome hunger you once felt will vanish, and you'll be yawning at the thought of needing it.
Ain't that a taste of freedom?
Now, I hear you, the real world ain't exactly a zen garden. You'll end up a street bum before you know it, right? And what good is zen without a roof over your head? Well, let's not jump the gun here.
Consider the Shaolin Monks—a group of Zen enthusiasts who've achieved some impressive feats: razor-sharp mental flexibility, physical prowess, inner tranquility, self-awareness, and a grasp of the world that goes beyond words. And don't forget the mountains they've built from molehills.
How'd they manage it? By wanting nothing more from this life. It's simple yet complex, much like the practice itself. It boils down to this—the past and future are mental constructs, which means you're stuck in the one and only present moment when you crave something. You want more cash? You want to be more attractive? Look deep in the mirror and tell me if you ain't a tad hideous. You want peace, love, security? Chase the wind, and watch the world run from your grasp. Desire equals the bitter taste of not having.
Of course, there are exceptions to the rule. Folks who've craved something so fervently they spent years pursuing it, only to finally obtain it. But were they truly happy while they plodded along? That's the real question. Zen teaches that it was impossible for that thing to manifest in their reality without a dash of not wanting and simply deciding instead. Everything else was mere sweat and toil.
Imagine a Zen master, one who's mastered the Zen secret. She renounces all hope of success and simply, pleasantly, does the work necessary to get there. She's satisfied whether she builds a mountain from a molehill or enjoys a breath of fresh air on a walk. Her joy lies in the act itself—the creative process.
That's the secret, folks. Now, can you apply it?
By Kyle McMillan, the founder and managing editor of Wisdom Pills. A freelance writer with his own personal website.
Happiness comes when you embrace the relinquished state of zen, where you choice the unexpected instead of craving for it, like the Shaolin Monks who achieved self-awareness and personal growth by wanting nothing more from this life. Your education and self-development can lead to a lifestyle filled with consciousness, where not having becomes the key to true happiness. This is the secret of zen - applying it is the key to finding lasting happiness in the one and only present moment.
