Let’s play a game. Imagine this: Right now, I give you everything. The job, the promotion, the award, the wealth, the love, the fame. Everything you’ve ever dreamed of—and even things you haven’t.
Now what?
What do you want?
If your mind goes blank, don’t panic. You’re not alone.
Illusion of Wanting
We’re all chasing something. A degree. A job. A promotion. A relationship. A house. A car. But here’s the truth: These aren’t goals. They’re distractions.
They keep us busy. They give us the illusion of progress. But the moment we achieve them, we’re left staring into the void, wondering, “Is this it?”
The Buddha’s Dilemma
Let me tell you a story. Gautama Buddha was born into luxury. His father gave him everything—palaces, pleasures, a beautiful wife. But one day, he stepped outside and saw three things: an old man, a sick man, and a dead body.
That’s when it hit him: “This will happen to me too.”
And that’s when his real journey began.
The Clock Is Ticking
Here’s the brutal truth: You’re dying.
Not in a morbid way. In a factual way. Every second, you’re half an hour closer to your grave. Whether you’re happy, sad, rich, or poor—time doesn’t care. It just rolls on.
So, the question isn’t “What do I want?” It’s “What do I do with the time I have?”
The Energy Equation
Life isn’t just time. It’s energy. And here’s the kicker: You can enhance it.
- At one level of energy, you live 100 years.
- At another level, you live the equivalent of 1,000 years.
How? By heightening your faculties. By becoming more alive.
The Chemical Factory Within
Your body is the most sophisticated chemical factory on the planet. It can create any experience you want—bliss, ecstasy, love. But most of us are terrible managers.
We pump in substances to feel “high.” We dull our senses to escape pain. But here’s the truth: You don’t need external substances to feel alive. You just need to tap into the factory within.
The End Game
So, let’s return to the game. You have everything. Now what?
The answer isn’t in chasing more. It’s in becoming more.
- Heighten Your Senses
See more. Hear more. Feel more. Taste more. Touch more. - Expand Your Energy
Don’t just live. Thrive. - Awaken Your Consciousness
Stop mistaking your thoughts and emotions for reality. They’re just noise.
Your Invitation: Live Like You’re Dying
Because you are.
Every moment is a gift. Every breath is a miracle. And every choice is a chance to become more than you were.
So, the next time you feel lost, ask yourself: “If I had everything, what would I want?”
And if the answer is silence, congratulations. You’re ready to begin.