The Path to Attaining Blessings
Among all the blessings that exist in this world, the greatest blessing is undoubtedly the blessing of the universe itself. Even if something is being destroyed somewhere in the universe at this very moment, it is for the well-being of the universe. Through destruction, the universe gives birth to new beauty.
Whether a massive diamond travels from Africa to the United States, Australia, or ends up in someone’s hands in these countries, the diamond ultimately belongs to the universe. Thus, there is no greater wealth than the universe itself. If we wish to live a life filled with abundant blessings, the secret lies in aligning with the workings of the universe.
The universe dislikes those who refuse to participate in its flow, clinging solely to themselves. Such actions are met with destruction by the universe.
If our energy is trapped within ourselves, we will invite harm from the universe. Initially, this will manifest as problems and worries for ourselves. When our energy remains confined and cannot spread outward, it begins to harm us from within.
Aligning Our Energy with the Universe
We must engage our life energy in the workings of the universe. Only then can we make the immense blessings of the universe our own. However, if we try to claim these blessings solely for ourselves, the universe will instead bring about our destruction.
To succeed, we must invest our life energy into the work we aim to achieve. When we do, our efforts will yield rewards and fortune. Conversely, if we seek happiness without engaging our energy, that same energy will turn against us, causing harm.
For example, even if we have someone we dislike, making the first move to reconcile brings us peace. But if we fail to use our energy for reconciliation and let it linger within us as hatred, our own life becomes uncomfortable.
Similarly, if we remain in a job or environment without investing our energy into it, we will end up harboring unhappiness within what should be a place of comfort and joy.
The Illusion of “Self”
Is the “self” we stubbornly cling to truly separate from the universe? No. The moment we die, the “self” ceases to exist. If the “self” were a permanent entity, the universe would leave it untouched for eternity. Thus, it is clear that there is no “self” to insist upon within the universe.
However, if we use our energy to bring love to the world, that act becomes part of the universal flow. In doing so, we may be remembered as a great “self” by future generations—one whose contributions resonate through time.
Why Must We Die?
Because it is the universal law that the “self” cannot persist indefinitely. The universe desires to remain the universe; it does not allow created beings to linger as independent “selves.”
When we use our energy for the universe, we find fulfillment, and the universe rewards us with even greater bonuses. If we dedicate ourselves fully to our work or vocation, the universe will undoubtedly grant us the fruits of our labor. However, if our efforts are solely for our own comfort and happiness, no such rewards will come.
Why Does Nothing Work for Me?
Some may ask:
“Why does nothing go my way?”
“Why does everything I do fail?”
The answer is simple: If we genuinely desire something and act upon it, we can achieve it. If we don’t, the lack of results is clear evidence that our desire wasn’t genuine in the first place.
Instead of passively seeking fleeting moments of happiness in the passage of time, we must create our own happiness through our blood and sweat. When we do, we will become the embodiment of the universe’s blessings.