𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟? 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

By Anelly Aya
  The concept of the “Self” lies at the core of many spiritual and philosophical traditions. It is often described as the most fundamental aspect of our being, the true essence of who we are. However, the Self is not something we can easily grasp through our usual means of understanding, like thought, perception, or intellect. It transcends our physical, mental, and emotional experiences, yet it is ever-present and underlies all of them. In this chapter, we will explore what the Self is, how it differs from the ego or personality, and why understanding the Self is key to realizing true reality. The Self as Pure Consciousness At its essence, the Self is pure consciousness. It is the awareness that observes all experiences, but it is not limited by or attached to those experiences. It is the unchanging witness of all that arises in life—the thoughts, emotions, sensations, and perceptions we experience daily. To grasp this concept, think about a movie screen. The screen remains ...
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Once upon a time, in a magical land far away

By Anelly Aya

 Once upon a time, in a magical land far away, there lived a group of fairies and tree spirits who lived in the heart of the forest. The fairies had delicate wings and shimmering dresses, while the tree spirits had trunks for bodies and branches for arms. Together, they guarded the forest and all its secrets.

One day, a young girl named Lily wandered into the forest. She was searching for something, but she wasn't quite sure what. As she walked through the trees, she noticed a faint glow in the distance. Intrigued, she followed the light, hoping it would lead her to her heart's desire.

As she approached the source of the light, she saw a clearing in the forest. In the center of the clearing was a majestic tree, larger than any she had ever seen. The tree glowed with an otherworldly light, and Lily could feel its power emanating from it.

As she drew closer, she noticed that there were fairies and tree spirits gathered around the tree, as if in worship. Lily was both enchanted and afraid, but her curiosity overpowered her fear. She drew closer to the tree, and as she did, the fairies and tree spirits turned to look at her.

"Who are you?" one of the fairies asked.

"I'm Lily," she replied. "I'm just a girl from the village. I was wandering through the forest, and I saw your light. I was curious."

The fairies and tree spirits looked at each other, as if silently communicating. Finally, the fairy who had spoken before turned back to Lily.

"We are the spirits of the forest," she said. "We guard the trees and the flowers and the animals. We are the protectors of this land."

Lily was amazed. She had always felt a connection to nature, but she had never imagined that there were beings like this, living in the forest.

"I'm sorry," she said. "I didn't mean to intrude. I'll leave you in peace."

But the fairies and tree spirits didn't seem to mind her presence. They welcomed her into their circle and began to tell her stories of the forest and its inhabitants. They told her of the flower elves, who lived in the petals of the flowers and created the colors of the rainbow. They told her of the tree spirits, who were born from the sap of the trees and protected them from harm.

As the night wore on, Lily felt a strange sensation in her chest. It was as if something inside of her was awakening, something she had never felt before. She felt a sense of belonging, as if she had found a home among these magical creatures.

The fairies and tree spirits sensed her transformation and smiled knowingly. They knew that Lily had been chosen by the forest, that she had been called to join them in their quest to protect the land.

And so Lily stayed in the forest, living among the fairies and tree spirits, learning their ways and becoming one with the forest. She grew to love the trees and the flowers and the animals, and she knew that she would do anything to protect them.

Years passed, and Lily became a powerful spirit in her own right. She was known throughout the forest for her kindness and her strength, and she was loved by all who knew her.

And when the time came for her to leave this world, she knew that she would not truly be gone. She would live on in the hearts and souls of the forest, among the fairies and tree spirits and flower elves. She would always be a part of the magic of the land, forever and always.

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