We speak often of awakening, of peace, of God, of truth.
But these are not distant ideals. They are not states of mind to be attained, nor places to arrive at once everything is finally in order. They are here. Now. Closer than thought. Closer even than breath.
The Kingdom of Heaven is not a far-off realm. It is the ground of Being itself. But we rarely have eyes to see, because we are skimming the surface of experience—interpreting, resisting, seeking something else. We stand at a distance, managing life rather than meeting it.
But what if you were to enter this moment fully?
Not as an idea. Not as a practice to improve yourself. But as a total surrender into the living texture of now. Whatever arises—grief, restlessness, longing, numbness—is not an obstacle. It is a doorway.
To enter fully is to cease resisting. To no longer stand outside your experience, commenting on it or trying to fix it. Even resistance itself, even confusion, even the impulse to withdraw—these too can be entered.
And as you enter, something subtle and extraordinary begins to unfold. The apparent solidity of emotion softens. The weight of thought loosens. You are no longer separate from what is happening—you are it. The self that was trying to manage life dissolves, if only for a moment.
In that moment, there is peace. Not the peace of perfect circumstances. Not a quiet mind or a controlled environment. But the peace that passeth all understanding—the peace that arises when you are no longer at war with life.
And this moment, this one you’re in right now, is always the entry point.
No method. No formula. Just this invitation:
Enter this moment fully, and you will find that God is already here.
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Amoda, thank you.
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been sitting quietly, listening for my soul’s deepest longing. What keeps arising—again and again, in its most distilled form—is this:
To make peace with Life and Death.
It was a beautiful surprise to wake up this morning and hear that same message reflected in your teaching. Thank you for sharing the path with such clarity 🙏
Thank you for this pearl of wisdom.