Author, Philosopher, Spiritual Teacher, A Lead Facilitator at Sacred Media's Integral Mastery Academy, Founder of Yinnergy Meditation/Neurofeedback, Bodhi Mental Care & Wellness, Co-founder of KeMor Centre for Innovative Development
You may resist hearing it, but nothing here was designed to serve your preferences. Existence doesn’t negotiate with your plans. The ocean doesn’t adjust its tides because you’re having a hard day. Mountains don’t bow to your ambitions. Storms don’t hold back for your convenience.
There is a strange freedom in recognizing that you are not the axis of this world. Your fears, longings, and beliefs are weather patterns blowing through a vast sky. Even your discomfort with this fact is not a problem to be solved—it is part of the very order you imagine resisting.
Ask yourself: When did this story become about you? When did the measure of truth narrow to fit your tastes? The self who wants life to behave is so small it forgets it is born of the very forces it wants to command. You and I are not exceptions to the flow. We are the flow.
Even the frustration that arises when someone says “everything happens as it should” is folded within the shape of things. It isn’t an error. It’s another ripple on the water, another branch growing from the same root.
There is no special exemption that spares you from the dance of impermanence. Life moves through every form—including your insistence that it ought to be different. Even that protest is part of the design.
So let go of the idea that it’s about you, or about me. Something far more mysterious is moving all of this, and we are its fleeting expressions—here for a moment, dissolving back into the whole.
Morgan O. Smith
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To grasp the nature of samsara, one must look no further than the ever-turning wheel of the mind. Thoughts arise and dissolve ceaselessly—ideas, beliefs, fears, and anticipations weaving an endless narrative. Each moment feels distinct, yet they are all threads of the same cyclical pattern. This mental turbulence is the very fabric of samsara, the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth experienced not only across lifetimes but also within the subtle rhythms of the mind.
Samsara is not a place. It is the identification with thought itself. Every belief we cling to, every concept we hold sacred, every doubt that gnaws at our certainty—these perpetuate the illusion of separateness. The mind clings to forms, seeking permanence in the impermanent, building castles on clouds. Yet each construction inevitably crumbles, and the cycle begins anew.
Nirvana, often misinterpreted as a distant goal, is not found outside this moment. It is recognizing what remains when all that is transient falls away. Freedom arises not through force or suppression but by witnessing the mind’s movements without becoming entangled. The arising and dissolving of thoughts are no longer resisted; they are observed as passing clouds in the vast sky of awareness.
This realization does not destroy the mind but recontextualizes it. Thoughts may continue to arise, but they no longer hold the power to bind. The very root of suffering—attachment to the mind’s constructs—is severed. What remains is pure Being, an effortless silence that neither clings to birth nor fears death.
To step off the wheel of samsara is to recognize that you were never bound. The liberation of nirvana is not an escape but a profound shift in perspective: to see thoughts for what they are—fleeting phenomena—and rest in the unchanging awareness that witnesses them.
The mind is samsara. Freedom lies not in battling it, but in transcending it through direct experience of your timeless nature.
Morgan O. Smith
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I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve partnered with Brainz Magazine, a platform dedicated to personal growth, self-discovery, and professional development. This week, I had the chance to dive into a topic close to my heart: Spiritual Enlightenment Isn’t Just For Monks – Discover The Path In Everyday Life.
Many of us associate enlightenment with images of monks in monasteries, yogis in the Himalayas, or mystics retreating in isolation. But true spiritual awakening and enlightenment are journeys that are accessible to everyone, regardless of where you are or what your lifestyle looks like.
In this piece, I explore how spiritual growth and inner peace are attainable in everyday life. You don’t have to disconnect from the world to find a deeper connection with yourself and the universe. The beauty of enlightenment is that it can unfold right here, amid your daily routines, relationships, and challenges.
If you’re curious about how to bring a deeper spiritual connection into your everyday experience, I encourage you to check out the full article. It’s an invitation to explore how mindfulness and conscious living can be woven into even the simplest moments, offering a path toward fulfillment and insight that anyone can embrace.
The essence of all existence is an unfathomable neutrality, a foundation so vast that it transcends any concept of preference or partiality. This is not neutrality as we often think of it—detached or indifferent. Instead, it is a boundless openness, a ground of all being that sustains every polarity without attachment, holding every experience with equal clarity and freedom.
This ground embraces love and hate, joy and sorrow, light and dark, as expressions of the same indivisible essence. Nothing is held above or below, no experience or thought has a special claim. Everything arises and dissolves within this vast, unbiased awareness, like reflections gliding across the surface of a mirror, leaving no trace. Here, neutrality is not passive; it’s a profoundly active openness that allows life to unfold freely, a space so complete that all opposites find balance within it.
This neutral foundation of existence does not negate meaning; it infuses it. It is a profound wholeness, a sacred void where everything originates and to which everything eventually returns. It stands as the unseen field that holds all form and formlessness, thoughts and emotions, without claiming any of it. In this state, neutrality serves as the ultimate witness, sustaining everything without grasping onto any one thing. It’s a presence beyond judgment and division, embodying a completeness so vast that every duality dissolves into simplicity.
This neutrality is not about avoiding experiences or escaping emotions. It invites us to embrace every part of our humanity from a place of non-attachment. By resting in this foundation, we move beyond the pull of opposites and experience life from a pure, undivided presence. This is a call to find peace in the silent core of our being, where all distinctions fade and what remains is simple, limitless awareness—a ground that supports everything yet belongs to no one.
This ground of all is as transparent awareness, a presence that allows each moment to appear and dissolve like a shadow passing across a reflective surface. Here, neutrality doesn’t signify passive indifference but a clear and open awareness that supports all while holding nothing. This awareness flows through life itself, revealing each experience without the constructs of “good” or “bad,” allowing us to rest in the fullness of each moment.
True neutrality becomes the fertile emptiness from which all forms arise. It stands as a foundation where every possibility finds birth, an ocean that welcomes all waves without preference. It invites us to move beyond the struggle of opposites and see existence as the unfolding of infinite potential, unbounded and free.
This neutrality is a silent equilibrium, a quiet intelligence that witnesses every movement without push or pull. Love, hate, pleasure, and pain are like ripples on a still pond, gliding across its depth without disturbing its essence. This neutrality sees each moment as whole, complete, just as it is, and allows us to embrace life with the same clarity.
This is neutrality as a sacred void, a ground where all things find origin and return. Love and hate are no longer seen as opposites but as movements within one unified field. This ground invites us to move beyond human concepts and to touch the truth that knows itself as all things and no thing, where neutrality is not an absence but a fullness that contains all, untouched and unclaimed.
This foundation of existence offers a radical inclusion without possession, like sunlight illuminating both beauty and decay with equal openness. It holds everything as expressions of the same essence, welcoming every experience without attachment. In this space, there is no need to hold onto or push away; everything is allowed its place within a boundless, unified presence.
Ultimately, this neutrality dissolves the concept of self as a separate entity, revealing that what we think of as “self” is simply a part of the vast awareness that holds all distinctions. It is not bound to any position or side; it reflects everything, belonging to nothing.
Neutrality with a capital “N” exists beyond the need for definition or division. Presence alone becomes the essence, untouched by any impulse to define or claim. This neutrality invites us to a silence beyond words, a silence so complete it holds every polarity within itself, requiring no opposition or resolution.
In embracing this ground of all being, we find a whole love, a neutrality that does not reject or cling to any side. This is neutrality as the very fabric of existence—not a love that prefers but a love that sees no separation. It is an invitation to experience life from a place of pure awareness, free from dualities, beyond distinctions and labels, resting in the simple, infinite presence of being.
Morgan O. Smith
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In the vast expanse of existence, where time weaves through the essence of being, a profound truth murmurs to those willing to listen: Every day is your birthday. This statement, far from being a mere poetic flourish, unveils the cyclical nature of our existence, where each moment is a celebration of birth, a testament to the miraculous cycle of being and becoming.
Imagine, if you will, a universe where every tick of the clock heralds the arrival of a new you, reborn amidst the infinite possibilities that the cosmos offers. This is not a fantasy, but a reflection of the deeper reality that underlies our everyday experience. Here, you are both the sculptor and the clay, the painter and the canvas, the cause and the effect. You are not merely a bystander in the grand spectacle of existence but a central figure, continuously crafting and recrafting your essence in the boundless dance of creation.
This perspective shifts the paradigm from a linear trajectory of birth, life, and death to a more intricate, multidimensional experience. You are not moving towards an endpoint, but rather, you are eternally birthing yourself into existence, moment by moment. Each breath is a rebirth, each thought a creation, each action a ripple across the vast ocean of being.
Consider the implications of this understanding. If every moment is a birth, then every moment is ripe with potential, teeming with the promise of new beginnings. The struggles and challenges of yesterday do not define you; rather, they serve as the labour pains of the new self you are birthing today. This realization empowers you to live with a sense of perpetual renewal, to embrace the fluidity of your being, and to cultivate a life that reflects the boundless creativity of the universe itself.
Moreover, this continuous rebirth transcends the individual, echoing through the interconnected web of existence. You are a microcosm of the cosmos, a reflection of the all-encompassing oneness that binds every atom, every star, and every galaxy together. In birthing yourself, you contribute to the birthing of the world, each act of creation a thread in the ever-unfolding fabric of reality.
In this dance of continuous becoming, mindfulness becomea key. To be aware of each moment’s birthing potential is to live fully, to recognize the sacredness in the mundane, and to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. This awareness invites a celebration of existence, a joyful acknowledgment of the miracle of being, and a profound understanding that, indeed, every day is your birthday.
Let us then approach each day, each moment, with the wonder it deserves, embracing the eternal cycle of birth and rebirth that defines the very essence of our existence. For in this understanding, we find not only the key to our transformation but also the secret to a life lived in harmony with the infinite dance of the cosmos.
Morgan O. Smith
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The greatest human sacrifice is the bodhisattva’s goal of not attaining nirvana until all sentient beings are free from samsara. An impossible task, but the bodhisattva does this anyway out of love. So out of love, he or she continues to be born, die, and be reborn while being fully conscious of entering a life full of grief, discomfort, and dissatisfaction.
The bodhisattva’s path is one of profound paradox and immeasurable compassion. In the face of boundless suffering, the bodhisattva chooses not the liberation of nirvana but the unending cycle of rebirth. This choice, rooted in an infinite love for all sentient beings, defies conventional notions of self-preservation and personal enlightenment.
In the depths of this commitment lies a radical redefinition of what it means to live a meaningful life. The bodhisattva embodies a profound understanding that individual enlightenment is intertwined with the liberation of all beings. This interconnectedness transforms personal suffering into a collective journey, where the lines between self and other dissolve in the embrace of universal compassion.
To fully grasp the bodhisattva’s sacrifice, one must delve into the core of their motivation: the unyielding love for all beings. This love transcends personal desires and aspirations, anchoring itself in the welfare of every sentient entity. It is a love that is willing to endure the perpetual ebb and flow of samsara, embracing each life with open-hearted acceptance despite the inherent pain and impermanence.
The bodhisattva’s journey challenges us to reconsider our own lives and the nature of true fulfillment. It asks us to look beyond our immediate comfort and desires, to see our existence as part of a larger, interconnected whole. In doing so, we begin to understand that the pursuit of personal happiness is not separate from the well-being of others.
Engaging with the bodhisattva ideal, even as a mere contemplation, invites us into a deeper exploration of love and compassion. It urges us to reflect on our capacity to extend kindness and empathy beyond the confines of our personal experiences. In a world often dominated by individualism and self-interest, the bodhisattva’s sacrifice serves as a beacon, illuminating the transformative power of selfless love.
Ultimately, the bodhisattva’s commitment to the liberation of all beings is a testament to the boundless potential of the human spirit. It is a reminder that true enlightenment is not an isolated achievement but a collective awakening. As we meditate on the bodhisattva’s path, we are inspired to cultivate a love that transcends our own lives, embracing the entirety of existence in its compassionate embrace.
Morgan O. Smith
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In the vast expanse of existence, the concept of Samsara transcends the mere cyclical experience of birth, death, and rebirth of individuals. It embodies the universal rhythm of creation and dissolution that ensnares not only sentient beings but the cosmos itself. This cosmic dance is not limited to a linear path of suffering and elation but is an intricate interplay of continuous emergence and entropy.
Samsara paints a picture of the universe persistently rejuvenating itself, where every end is a prelude to a new beginning. This cycle, often perceived as a relentless march towards rebirth, is punctuated by moments of joy and despair, mirroring the dualities that define our very existence.
Yet, the pursuit of liberation—attaining Moksha or Nirvana—reveals a profound universal truth. When one achieves liberation, the impact resonates beyond the individual. It is a monumental release that extends to all forms of life and even to the inanimate aspects of our universe. Liberation is not an isolated event but a shared release from the chains that bind us to perpetual reincarnation.
This realization places a monumental responsibility on the path of each seeker. To liberate oneself is to contribute to the emancipation of the entire universe from the Samsara cycle. The journey towards enlightenment, therefore, is not solely for personal salvation but an act of universal significance.
Every step taken towards enlightenment does not just alleviate one’s suffering; it diminishes the collective suffering. It is a beacon that lights up the path not only for oneself but for all beings, signalling a way out of the darkness of ignorance and into the light of awareness. This shared journey towards liberation fosters a profound connection with all existence, weaving a narrative of unity and collective transcendence.
In understanding the magnitude of Moksha or Nirvana, we see not just an escape from personal suffering but an offering of freedom to the universe. It’s a pivotal realization that the path to enlightenment is paved with compassion, altruism, and the ultimate realization that we are all interconnected in the cosmic fabric of life.
Morgan O. Smith
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Nonduality transcends mere philosophy. At its core, it embodies the direct encounter with the ultimate reality, which paradoxically, isn’t an experience in the conventional sense. The philosophy that arises around nonduality is intriguing, as it invites one to engage with a deeper form of wisdom. Yet, it’s crucial to acknowledge that this philosophical engagement is inherently prone to misinterpretation.
Consider the nature of thought itself. The very act of thinking about nonduality alters its essence. The subtle beauty and profound truth of nonduality are such that they evade the grasp of mental conception. To speak of nonduality is to risk distorting its pure form, as words are a tool of duality, crafted to delineate and differentiate.
Acting on nonduality further complicates its expression. Every action taken in the name of understanding or demonstrating nonduality carries the imprint of individual interpretation, thus never fully encapsulating its truest form. This is why nonduality cannot be pinned down as a mere philosophy or concept. It is beyond the intellectual and the tangible; it is the space where all dualistic perceptions dissolve.
However, this does not diminish the value of discussing and exploring nonduality. Each exploration, each dialogue, though imperfect, is a step toward the vast, uncharted expanse of understanding. It is in these explorations that we create space for insights to arise, even within the confines of our conceptual frameworks.
Ultimately, the pursuit of nonduality isn’t about attaining something or reaching a conclusion. It’s about the continual process of unlearning the layers of dualistic conditioning that obscure our true nature. It’s about resting in the spaciousness where true wisdom resides, beyond the reach of conventional thought and speech.
This journey invites you to experience the world afresh, beyond the confines of the dualistic mind. It beckons you to live in the wonder of the immediate and the real, where the essence of nonduality resides—not as a concept to be grasped, but as a reality to be lived.
Morgan O. Smith
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In the grand expanse of existence, nature is a paradoxical entity, embodying acceptance while relentlessly pursuing change. This duality offers a profound reflection on the nature of being and becoming, serving as a mirror to our spiritual journeys. Nature, in its essence, accepts its form and function with a serene equanimity that belies the tumultuous undercurrent of evolution. It is in this serene acceptance that the seed of transformation is sown, propelling existence toward an ever-unfolding destiny.
Nature’s acceptance is not of passivity but of an understanding that the present moment is perfect in its imperfection. It acknowledges that at this very instant, it is the culmination of countless cycles of change, yet it is but a waypoint on an infinite journey of becoming. This realization is key to unlocking the mysteries of our spiritual paths, where acceptance and change coexist in a delicate balance.
The process of evolution, both in the external world and within the realms of our inner landscapes, is nature’s testament to the perpetual quest for growth and transcendence. Just as the earth’s flora and fauna adapt to the ever-changing environment, so too must we embrace the evolution of our spiritual understanding and enlightenment. Each moment is an opportunity to transcend the limitations of our previous selves, spurred by the acceptance of our current state of being.
In this dance of existence, where acceptance and evolution move in harmony, lies the essence of true enlightenment. It is a journey that acknowledges the beauty of the now while striving for the potential of tomorrow. Much like nature’s ceaseless evolution, our spiritual paths are marked by an unending quest for deeper understanding, connection, and oneness with the universe.
This reflection on nature’s duality serves as a reminder that in our search for spiritual awakening, we must hold space for both acceptance and the desire for transformation. It is in the embrace of this paradox that we find the freedom to evolve, not despite nature’s acceptance, but because of it.
Through contemplating the unyielding dance of nature, we are invited to explore the depths of our being, challenging ourselves to grow and evolve while remaining grounded in the acceptance of our present reality. Let us, therefore, take inspiration from the world around us, recognizing that our journey towards enlightenment is a dynamic interplay between being and becoming, where the acceptance of what is served as the foundation for what we are yet to become.
Morgan O. Smith
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In our ceaseless quest for understanding the cosmos and our place within it, we often grapple with the notion of a ‘Divine Order’. This concept, deeply entrenched in various spiritual and religious doctrines, suggests a cosmic plan orchestrated by a supreme entity. Yet, in exploring the depths of nonduality and Eastern philosophy, we encounter a different perspective. It proposes an order in the universe not dictated by an external divine force, but one that is inherently divine in its essence.
The universe, in its boundless complexity and sheer immensity, operates on principles that transcend human comprehension. This is not the manifestation of a predetermined divine decree but rather an emergent, dynamic order. It’s like a spontaneous dance of cosmic energies, perpetually unfolding in a harmonious yet unpredictable pattern. This order, devoid of deliberate design, is divine not because it is ordained by a deity, but because it embodies the sacred interplay of life and existence itself.
In the heart of nonduality, there is an acknowledgment of the intrinsic unity of all things. This unity is not a structured hierarchy but an organic, flowing confluence of energy and consciousness. When we perceive the universe from this lens, we see that divinity is not an external force imposing order; it is the very nature of existence, resplendent in its boundless diversity and unity.
Eastern philosophies, like Buddhism and Taoism, offer profound insights into this concept. They teach us that seeking order in the traditional sense is akin to chasing a mirage. Instead, embracing the natural flow of life, with its apparent chaos and inherent order, leads to deeper understanding and peace. This perspective invites us to look beyond the superficial structures and dive into the essence of being, where we find a truly divine rhythm.
In conclusion, the ‘order that is truly divine’ is not a preordained scheme but a natural, emergent phenomenon. It is a testament to the mysterious, awe-inspiring nature of the universe, where divinity is found not in an external blueprint, but in the very fabric of existence. This understanding opens us to a more profound appreciation of life, urging us to explore the depths of our being and the cosmos, in a journey of endless discovery and wonder.
Morgan O. Smith
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