Many people says that everything was different and simpler long ago. Thus, is it accurate to write that living life was straightforward 10,000 years ago? Eat or be eaten, live or die were factors of our existence long ago. And, this is still true today. But our modern mindset is much different. What causes the complexity that overshadows our life? Yes, we can refer to many obvious developments such as social, political, overpopulation and poverty aspects that initiate complexity. Were these existence factors different long ago and that is why people say that living life was simpler? Probably not, because these factors were also a part of our daily experiences long ago. Therefore, is it probable that how we react to internal and external information modifies as we continually develop?
Information, in itself is fine when a person is consciously aware. My reference to existence modification suggests that a shift from conscious presence to mind interference causes our difficulties in life.
Test this theory on yourself. How do you feel when consciously observing any thought, emotion or situation in a state of non-attachment presence? Does this awareness offer you the freedom to openly observe how you live? Yes, is the obvious answer. On the other hand, what do you sense when you unconsciously attach your state of being to something you experience? This type of behavior usually causes you to have uncontrollable desires, misunderstands and fears. Thus, instead of openly observing thoughts, emotions and actions these behavioral tendencies confuse and manipulate how you live. Likewise, any information that you unconsciously experience, whether past, present or future causes you to misinterpret you sense of self-being. The use of the word information illustrates how mind behavior can influence you in any given moment of unawareness. Continue reading