Today I got to spend time with my wife, her relatives and friend at Balboa Park! We went to the Japanese Friendship Gardens! It was really nice. Good walk, got to take some photos together and it was very nice.
One of the photos I took was in front of a giant Buddha statue at the end of the gardens.
One of the photos I took was in front of a giant Buddha statue at the end of the gardens.
Here is the picture. When I sat there, even though this seemed like a total tourist move. I felt enlightened, and even after my wife and the others walked away, I stayed for a couple seconds and took in the sight of the statue. I felt empowered. I felt stronger. I felt...happy. I attained enlightenment a long time ago before this moment. But time and time again I feel my mind and body feeling the emotion and state of mind again and again.
When I was in Japan, my family and I went into this temple. And inside the temple, there was a long pitch black tunnel. In the middle of the tunnel, there was a golden or some sort of metal object hanging on the wall. When you are in the tunnel, there is no light. Its just pitch black. But the tunnel is called "The Path to Happiness." When I found the metal object, just feeling it, even though I couldn't see. I felt truly happy. I felt enlightened. I felt like my problems were gone. And that I had found true happiness. This feeling I felt, was more joy than I ever felt in my life. And when I emerged from the tunnel, I told one of the monks and our tour guides what I realized and they were as proud as me as a teacher who had passed on the ultimate knowledge to their student. This my friends, is what it felt like to be enlightened.
There was one other time many years ago, back in 2017 I believe, where I felt this feeling. I was in Seattle on a retreat with Asperger's Experts, and one of the spiritual guidance counselor told me to listen, like truly listen and take in the world around you. And...for once in my life...I did that. I listened. I truly did listen...I saw the sunshine. I saw the bees buzzing, pollinating flowers, I heard the birds chirping, everything around me...I was aware of. And I felt enlightened. It was the most amazing feeling I had ever felt. It was sensational.
I cannot say or tell you all how this is done, or if you can, but when you feel this feeling, you will know it. And it was bring you great and immense happiness. Do not ever give up on finding your true happiness in life.
Today's song which I missed posting on Friday, is...one of my favorites. James Brown I Got You (I feel good). Enjoy!
When I was in Japan, my family and I went into this temple. And inside the temple, there was a long pitch black tunnel. In the middle of the tunnel, there was a golden or some sort of metal object hanging on the wall. When you are in the tunnel, there is no light. Its just pitch black. But the tunnel is called "The Path to Happiness." When I found the metal object, just feeling it, even though I couldn't see. I felt truly happy. I felt enlightened. I felt like my problems were gone. And that I had found true happiness. This feeling I felt, was more joy than I ever felt in my life. And when I emerged from the tunnel, I told one of the monks and our tour guides what I realized and they were as proud as me as a teacher who had passed on the ultimate knowledge to their student. This my friends, is what it felt like to be enlightened.
There was one other time many years ago, back in 2017 I believe, where I felt this feeling. I was in Seattle on a retreat with Asperger's Experts, and one of the spiritual guidance counselor told me to listen, like truly listen and take in the world around you. And...for once in my life...I did that. I listened. I truly did listen...I saw the sunshine. I saw the bees buzzing, pollinating flowers, I heard the birds chirping, everything around me...I was aware of. And I felt enlightened. It was the most amazing feeling I had ever felt. It was sensational.
I cannot say or tell you all how this is done, or if you can, but when you feel this feeling, you will know it. And it was bring you great and immense happiness. Do not ever give up on finding your true happiness in life.
Today's song which I missed posting on Friday, is...one of my favorites. James Brown I Got You (I feel good). Enjoy!
As always everyone, I hope you are having a great week, and I will see ya next time! Peace!
Sincerely,
Austin
Sincerely,
Austin
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