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Life: A River of Mystery and Meaning
Have you ever felt like life is a river, pulling you along its mysterious currents, while you struggle to uncover its hidden truths and find your way to deeper meaning? This post takes you on a journey through the twists and turns of self-discovery, flowing toward the boundless lake of truth where ego dissolves and existence truly begins.
Life is like a river, full of mystery and hidden truths. From the moment we step into this world, the elders and people around us point us toward the main flow of the river. They set rules, guidelines, and pathways that we follow without question. These directives, often wrapped in the cloak of wisdom, may carry doubts even for those who preach them. Yet, because our own understanding is limited, and introspection is a skill rarely cultivated early on, we accept them as absolute truths. Even when we harbor doubts, we lack the courage to question or deviate from the flow.
This phase of life, often our childhood, becomes the foundation of who we are. These early currents, whether leading us to the right course or astray, shape our journey. Sometimes, we remain trapped within their confines without even realizing it. If fortune smiles, a shift in perspective — perhaps triggered by our environment — may help us break free. But let’s not fool ourselves; much of what we label as success or clarity could be the result of mere…