There are times when the body just gives up - not just physically but also figuratively. This realization could strike at various levels. And during these moments one realizes the presence of a new world beyond.
Take the physical level for instance. Suppose you've been exerting yourself (say running) and gradually the energy from your body is draining out. The muscles are burning up the ATP and giving you the energy to move forward. Suddenly you realize that the muscles will not be able to take you ahead any more. Its that fleeting feeling when we come face to face with ourselves and question - 'How do I continue?'. This is a moment self actualization. The logical mind knows that it would be impossible to go on with the energy remaining. Just then we observe a new self - a self that believes. It believes that it's possible to move-on with pure faith. A part of us then has to take a decision, should we follow the logical or go with faith. And when we decide to listen to our subconscious self, and go on with faith, we realize the presence of a new world. A world beyond limits. Its like breaking the sonic barrier. Its like seeing the blue glow of Cherenkov radiation. Just me and my subconscious. And the rest falls in place. The muscles follow the mind and move on. It’s a new self realization. I had read in the Speaking Tree, the nature of 'fasting'. To summarize - it's to feel the presence of the body and being able to discern the corporeal self from the spiritual self. I think, taking the body beyond known limits has the same effect. A feeling of déjà vu. Being in the presence of a deeper self - the one that is the observer. It seldom has a role in the mundane activities of life. But I feel that waking this self is the key to take us beyond known limits of achievements. This presence of this self can be felt at many levels. Remember the last time when all had gone wrong and it was certain things are not going to work out. The persistence at that time evoked a new you. A self so valiant, that no matter what, it will be with you to go on. It's the same high you feel when you are very near achieving your goal - just a step away. The adrenalin rush that propels you forward towards the finishing line.
This is the subconscious you. And it's waiting to be your friend, just waiting for you to reach out.
I identified only with the last but one paragraph...The one about how we thought we would never get past a difficulty,but then we became a new,braver person.. Rest of the article went way over my head..
I identified only with the last but one paragraph...The one about how we thought we would never get past a difficulty,but then we became a new,braver person.. Rest of the article went way over my head..