Recognizing Your True Nature: Perfect As You Are.

You Are Perfect as You Are

This concept often triggers strong reactions because it challenges the deeply ingrained belief that we are flawed beings. Cultural and religious doctrines perpetuate this notion, leading many to constantly strive for self-improvement to escape perceived imperfections. However, the truth is that our most authentic self shines with utter perfection, regardless of any external circumstances.

The Misconception of Flawed Beings

The belief in inherent flaws is prevalent across cultures and religions. In India, the concept of karma suggests that one's current life is a result of past actions, with future lives offering potential redemption. In Western Christianity, the doctrine of Original Sin implies that we are born sinful and must strive throughout our lives to be deemed good. Even if we do not consciously subscribe to these doctrines, they influence our daily lives. We tell ourselves that we are wounded, traumatized, or flawed, and that we must fix these issues to become better. This endless cycle of self-improvement is exhausting and ultimately untrue.

You REALLY Are Perfect as You Are

The idea that you are perfect as you are can be difficult to accept. It goes against the narrative of self-improvement that many of us have internalized. So we can use a metaphor to help us shift this idea.

The Crystal Ball Metaphor

Imagine a pristine crystal ball. This crystal ball can reflect a myriad of images—beautiful landscapes, turbulent storms, serene sunsets, or chaotic scenes. The reflections within the crystal ball can change from moment to moment, but the crystal ball itself remains unaltered. It retains its clarity, purity, and perfection regardless of what it reflects.

You are like this crystal ball. The experiences, thoughts, and emotions you encounter are the reflections within you. They may vary, sometimes appearing positive, other times negative, but these reflections do not define or diminish your true nature. You remain inherently perfect, just like the crystal ball.

The Bliss Practice

Our core teaching is The Bliss Practice, which consists of three simple steps:

Embody Your Current Felt Experience: Fully engage with whatever you are feeling in the present moment.

Allow All Thoughts, Emotions, and Sensations: Let everything be as it is, without trying to change or avoid it.

Inquire Into Their True Nature: Explore the fundamental nature of your experiences to recognize their insubstantiality.

By leaving everything as it is, you discover that all appearances and experiences resolve on their own and what remains is this innate perfection. This practice reveals the true nature of your mind and empowers you to respond appropriately to life's challenges.

Embracing Emptiness and Purity

In terms of awakening, concepts like emptiness and purity often arise. Emptiness means that all appearances are empty of separate origin, like the reflections in the crystal ball and similar to how reflections in a mirror are vivid yet insubstantial. Purity, means something is devoid of anything other than itself. You are pure because you are comprised of awareness only. Recognizing the purity and emptiness of your experiences can profoundly heal and transform your perception of yourself and your traumas.

Conclusion

The end of suffering lies in recognizing the nature of mind and embracing your true nature. By practicing the Bliss Practice, you can transcend the limitations of fleeting experiences and find profound peace and clarity in everyday life. Embrace each moment, recognizing the inherent goodness and completeness of your being. Let the Bliss Practice guide you to a life of clarity, peace, and joy, where every experience is a testament to your awakened nature.

Just like the crystal ball that remains perfect regardless of its reflections, you are inherently perfect. Recognize and embrace this perfection, and let it transform your life. Experience the simplicity and effectiveness of this practice, and flourish in every aspect of your life.

Join us and discover the transformative power of recognizing your true nature. Experience the simplicity and effectiveness of The Bliss Practice and flourish in every aspect of your life.