Let’s talk about something we all feel but rarely admit: the rollercoaster of life.
One day, you’re soaring—everything feels magical, effortless, and full of meaning. The next, you’re stumbling—lost, confused, and wondering why the magic vanished.
Why does this happen? Why can’t life just stay glorious?
Sabudana Problem
Think about your body for a moment. It’s not you. It’s something you’ve gathered—like sabudana (tapioca pearls).
You eat, you grow, you accumulate. Your mind? Same thing. It’s a collection of thoughts, memories, and ideas you’ve picked up along the way.
But here’s the truth: What you gather can never be you.
Your body, your mind, your possessions—they’re like furniture in a house. Useful, yes. But they’re not the essence of who you are.
Spiritual Misunderstanding
When we talk about spirituality, we’re not talking about rituals, practices, or experiences. We’re talking about you. The real you. The part of you that’s always been there, untouched by the ups and downs of life.
But here’s the problem: You’ve made your life about the furniture, not the house.
You’re so busy polishing the tables, rearranging the chairs, and admiring the decor that you’ve forgotten to live in the house itself.
Ups and Downs
So, why the ups and downs?
Because you’re living on the surface.
When life feels glorious, it’s because, for a moment, you’ve touched the core. You’ve connected with the real you.
But then, like a distracted child, you wander back to the furniture. You start worrying about your body, your mind, your job, your relationships—and the magic fades.
The ups and downs aren’t a flaw in the spiritual process. They’re a flaw in your focus.
Stop Gathering, Start Being
Here’s how to smooth out the ride:
- Stop Identifying with the Furniture
Your body, your mind, your possessions—they’re not you. They’re tools. Use them, but don’t let them define you. - Simplify Your Life
Stop trying to be special. Stop chasing experiences, achievements, and accolades. Just be. - Move Toward the Core
Life isn’t about what you gather. It’s about what you are. The more you connect with your essence, the less the ups and downs will matter.
Truth
You’re not a collection of sabudana. You’re not your body, your mind, or your possessions.
You’re life itself.
And life doesn’t have ups and downs. It just is.
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