When we are immersed in the mantra we have left the realm of our ordinary existence behind. We flow in a stream of single pointed consciousness and move closer to the ocean of stillness, that pure consciousness without thought. To dive in we must let go of our attachment to the relentless thoughts and desires in our life. They catch our attention and hold us captive in a mesmerizing and never-ending cycle of distraction.
We spend most of our time and energy trying to grasp and hold on to things we think will bring us fulfillment. But it is in letting go we find what we are looking for. We can't get to the sea, clinging to the river's shore.
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