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Dualities are just illusions.

Life is full of dualities - two sides to every coin, pain and pleasure, ups and downs, challenge and support, positives and negatives, etc. Whenever we get drawn to either side of the polarity we enter into a state of illusion. Our natural state is a place of love, balance and where we are centered. Anytime we go to one end of the polarity, the natural state of equilibrium that this world is in pulls us back by serving us with the other end of the polarity.

If we are elated, we usually experience something that brings us back to the centre and into natural equilibrium. If we are depressed, there is usually something that naturally happens and we are drawn to that brings us back to the centre. This is where we experience presence, our true loving nature.

Common paradigms tells us to be positive all the time and in doing so we surpress our negativity. A true master is one who can embrace both dualities and rise to deal with the situation at present. A true master is one who knows how to use his polarities in the right manner and can be at heart.

When we are centered and can be grateful and appreciative of our past, our future and our mistakes, then we have no shame or embarrasment in discussing our private life or hiding anything from anyone.

Our goal is to remain centered, in the present state.

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Comments (4)

Feb 26, 2009
kavita said...
Hi.Nice Blog!
I like how you describe everyone's natural state of equilibrium as a place of love and balance.I think its also very fragile - one minute its there but the next its outside our grasp. Instead i'm finding more people living at the edge of the two extremes you describe above or leaping from one polarity to the other - there's no moderation. I think this is a direct result of the constant state of flux the world around us is in.
I think in your centered state you are unaffected by your environment and so you think clearly. But tapping into this place is the challenge because you spend your day interacting with people who are at various points in the emotional spectrum - you need the strength of a rock not to be swayed.
Mar 01, 2009
charlagne said...
hi kavit,
thanks for posting a nice blog about the dualities of life. well it really speaks to me, reminding that life's not always about the heights. downfalls teach us to be grounded, humble and make us to a wise realization of how to lead our lives back to the right path or as what you've said "back to the centre". i don't have any philosophical background to express in per se but i understand everything you stated about life. all people is no exemption on this as they journeyed with their lives. gratitude and acceptance are the keys to live these dualities. thank you again for waking me up! :) keep inspiring other people through your blogs.
Mar 18, 2009
Heena Modi said...
Thanks! This is a great post! I've posted the link to it on http://twitter.com/jainvegans I'm sure it will be an interesting read for many :)
Mar 18, 2009
Kavit Haria said...
thanks Heena. just spotted it.

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