I am what I am, but “I am that I am” is

 We dig a well and create a huge pit. The space in the pit or well has not been created by us. We have just removed the earth which was filling the space there. The space was there then and is also there now. Similarly, we have simply to throw out all the age-long innate tendencies which are inside us. When all of them have been given up, the Self will shine alone.

Sri Ramana Maharshi

 

I had a strange dream the other day, a friend addressed me excitedly, “There is one thing I learned from you, ‘I am the one I am!’” A bit puzzled I woke up afterwards and asked myself, what exactly is the meaning of this?

 

I thank my dream friend for reminding me of this apparent truism, we are who we are. Thoughts, feelings—the experienced “me” more generally—is what it is. Just be aware of its presence.

 

There is really only one switch necessary to finish the spiritual quest, to be aware of Awareness. The inner tendencies run on their own. It is in my blood to share my spiritual writings with you—meanwhile, Awareness is.

 

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