The Nut of It

 “vitarka vicara nanda smita nugamat samprajnatah” Yoga Sutras

“Samadhi with consciousness is accompanied by reasoning, discrimination, bliss and awareness of individuality.”

What exists beyond the things we are aware of? The unseen beyond the waves of thought and anxiety. You can choose to simply “not care about money” because you don’t think it is important, but understanding it gives you greater control over it, rather than it having control over you. Meditating on things in space and time (Savitarka) allows you to progress to thinking of things outside of space and time (Nirvitarka). To find bliss (ananda) and get close to the seed of complete awareness (smita). The Dutch call the point, “the nut”. The reason. The thing. The purpose.  Siddhis seem like “supernatural” powers, which come from understanding. From developing skills and knowledge that seem stronger than the waves which control the rest of us. But truly conquering the waves of money anxiety is realising it isn’t about you or how impressive you are. Unless you change what you think of as you. Still, invest in skills and knowledge as part of your practice. Gain understanding. Always be learning.