Imagine your mind like a big canvas where thoughts and experiences float around. Think of these thoughts like soap bubbles, each one unique and captivating. The canvas is your awareness – the big room where all these thoughts happen.
Now, let’s say a soap bubble bursts. It’s not just disappearing; it’s becoming a part of the room, mixing with the air. This is like our thoughts becoming a part of our overall awareness. If the bubble had a special smell or light, it leaves a subtle mark on the room’s atmosphere, just like our experiences leave an impact on our consciousness.
The soap bubble dance is a metaphor for the things we pay attention to in our minds. Sometimes, we get so caught up in one bubble that we forget about the room itself. But if we step back, we see the room, or our awareness, is always there. It’s like taking a break and realizing there’s more to our mind than just one thought.
This journey from the captivating bubble to the spacious awareness is a bit like stepping back from a close-up to see the big picture. It’s like realizing the room is more important than any single bubble. The awareness becomes the background, and the burst soap bubble is like a mark, subtly changing the atmosphere of our mind.
The same goes for a light inside an opaque balloon in a dark room. When it bursts, the darkness is instantly replaced by light. This is like those aha moments when we suddenly understand something. It’s becoming aware of our awareness – a light turning on in the canvas of our consciousness.
Picture it like a pyramid of understanding. The soap bubble’s dance is at the bottom, and the awareness is at the top. Every burst, whether a soap bubble or a burst of understanding, connects back to the original idea – that in our vast mental space, awareness is constant, and the thoughts are just passing moments in its big embrace.
Spiritual Gravity 