Monday, February 28, 2011

"EUREKA!"


“ I was then in Germany, to which country I had been attracted by the wars which are not yet at an end. And as I was returning from the coronation of the emperor to join the army, the setting in of winter detained me in a quarter where, since I found no society to divert me, while fortunately I had also no cares or passion to trouble me, I remained the whole day shut up alone in a stove-heated room, where I had complete leisure to occupy myself with my own thoughts.”(376)

 Just as Rene’ Descartes described in “Discourse on Method” , I too find enlightenment in solidarity. My purpose in finding Enlightenment isn’t to figure out the wonders of the world, but to find the mysteries that lie within myself.
     The society in which I live, consist of a different kind of war. A war of distractions, consisting of friends, entertainment and technology. I sometimes seal the entrance of my four wall room in an attempt to be at one with myself. I seal the entrance of technology to find peace of mind. There is a difference between being alone and being lonely and when I sit alone I find myself in the company of a million thoughts, ideas and answers. Its as if my mind, body and soul each take a seat of their own and discuss myself with spirituality. Everything becomes clear, all the answers make sense and each part of me is in agreement.
     We all discuss my past, present and future. We discuss events and the roles others play in my life.  We decipher what is right and wrong and what the solutions of a truly enlightened one are. My enlightenment isn’t just based on how the world views me. It is based on how me, myself and I view myself.

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