Courage strengthens resolve to stay with ourselves in difficult moments.

Armed with insight, courage, and a relaxed, stable mind- we move into the storm- into the heart of our confusion, fear, trepidation, and uncertainty- to arrive directly on the path to our own self-discovery.

Directly facing who and what we are is an act of bravery. In the absence of our “storyline”, we are “naked” of the “I” referent, and free to manifest the essence of our true nature- the benevolence of a wise heart and the openness of a curious and receptive mind. The veil of our self-deception- the habits and illusions of mind are penetrated by this purposeful intention to discover the “truth” of our being and the mystery of our humanity.

In this state of being, we walk directly into our confusion and ignorance with vigilance of awareness to emerge transformed having discovered the mindful light of clarity and understanding. We move forward with honesty and insight despite the discomfort in dismantling our “illusory self”. To let go of such familiarity and habits of mind means giving up a false sense of security- and relating to a newly discovered “truth” that may defy the core of our conditioned belief patterns… who “I” am and what “I” am in the context of an ego-centrically defined “self”. Steady and forthright, we find our way. We dance in the shadows to reveal their light.

The work we do on ourselves- the courage and fearlessness we cultivate to transform ourselves is effort that transcends the conditioned and selfish “self”. The spiritual warrior wears no suit of armor. He or she is “naked” to what is experienced- and not afraid of what he or she may give up in order to transform. Selflessness is born from the realization that our openness and compassion serve a context much greater than our own. Our source of inspiration is the aspiration to free ourselves of our own suffering while selflessly serving in the freedom of others. Here and now, we are called upon to recognize and embrace the pain and difficulty of our own path only to see it as a reflection of the “Way” of others.

We examine to relate and to understand. We come to know so that we may clearly see our “Way”. Courage is the antidote to our fear, and a “brave heart” that unlocks our motivation to step into the “raw” of our direct experience. We trust our process and strengthen our confidence for the sake of discovering our “truth”. It in itself is much larger than what holds us back. What we tend to fear is our own realization, yet it drives us directly into the storm.

When we remain open to our process regardless of the quality of its content, instead of hardening and constricting to our experience, we emerge flexible and receptive to our difficult moments. We learn a new “Way” to adapt with contextual responsiveness as fear is transmuted into courage and pain into relief. We turn toward our uncertainty and vulnerability to discover clarity and sanity. What becomes clear in our understanding is that we share a courageous process of inquiry and a curious path toward self-discovery with all of the human race.

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