In the vast expanse of the universe, there is an inherent rhythm, a flow that moves with an effortless ease. The planets orbit around the sun, the tides ebb and flow, the seasons change, all in an effortless dance of existence. This is the law of nature, the law of the universe – a state of effortless being. Yet, as human beings, we often find ourselves in a state of constant effort, pushing against the currents of life, striving to achieve, to become, to attain. This dichotomy raises a profound question – why is there effort involved in all we do when effortless is the law of nature and the universe?

To understand this paradox, we must delve into the nature of the human mind and the construct of the ‘self’. The ‘self’, or the ‘I’, is a construct of the mind, a collection of thoughts, beliefs, and experiences that we identify with. It is this ‘self’ that strives, that makes effort, that pushes against the flow of life. The ‘self’ seeks to preserve and enhance itself, to achieve and attain, to become more than what it is. This striving, this effort, is born out of a sense of incompleteness, a feeling of lack, a desire for more.

However, this constant effort, this push, is indeed in conflict with the law of the universe. It creates a sense of struggle, a feeling of being out of sync with the natural flow of life. It is like trying to swim against the current – it requires effort, struggle, and ultimately leads to exhaustion.

So, how can we align ourselves with the law of the universe, with the effortless flow of life? The key lies in understanding the nature of the ‘self’ and the illusion of effort.

The ‘self’ is not a fixed or permanent entity. It is a transient construct, a collection of thoughts, beliefs, and experiences that are constantly changing and evolving. The effort we make, the push we exert, is an attempt to hold onto this transient ‘self’, to make it permanent, to give it substance. But this is an illusion. The ‘self’ is like a river, constantly flowing, constantly changing. Trying to hold onto it is like trying to hold onto water – it slips through our fingers, leaving us empty-handed.

When we realize this, when we see the transient nature of the ‘self’, the illusion of effort begins to dissolve. We see that there is nothing to hold onto, nothing to strive for, nothing to become. We see that we are already part of the effortless flow of life, that we are already in sync with the law of the universe. We see that effort is not necessary, that it is a product of our misunderstanding, our misperception.

This realization brings a profound shift in our approach to life. Instead of striving, we start being. Instead of pushing, we start flowing. Instead of making effort, we start living effortlessly. We align ourselves with the law of the universe, with the effortless flow of life. We become like the planets orbiting around the sun, the tides ebbing and flowing, the seasons changing – moving with an effortless ease, in harmony with the universe.

The paradox of effort and effortlessness is a reflection of our misunderstanding of the ‘self’ and the law of the universe. When we understand the transient nature of the ‘self’ and the effortless flow of the universe, we can let go of effort and align ourselves with the natural rhythms of life. This is not a state of passivity or inaction, but a state of active surrender, of conscious participation in the dance of existence. It is a state of being inflow, of moving with the currents of life, of living in harmony with the universe.

Effort arises from the illusion of separateness, from the belief in a separate ‘self’ that needs to strive, to achieve, to become. It is a product of the mind, a manifestation of the ego. The ego seeks to preserve and enhance itself, to assert its existence, to prove its worth. It believes that it needs to make effort, to push, to strive, in order to survive and succeed.

But this is a misunderstanding. The ‘self’, the ego, is not a separate entity, but a part of the whole, a wave in the ocean of existence. It does not need to strive or struggle, for it is already part of the effortless flow of life. It is already in harmony with the law of the universe.

When we realize this, when we see the illusion of the separate ‘self’ and the futility of effort, we can let go. We can surrender to the flow of life, to the effortless ease of existence. We can stop pushing, stop striving, stop struggling. We can simply be, simply flow, simply exist.

This does not mean that we become passive or inactive. On the contrary, we become more active, more engaged, more alive. But our action is not born out of effort or struggle, but out of alignment with the flow of life. It is not a push, but a flow. It is not a fight, but a dance.

We move with the currents of life, not against them. We dance with the rhythms of existence, not against them. We flow with the river of life, not against it. We become one with the universe, in harmony with its laws, in sync with its rhythms.

This is the state of effortless living, of being in flow, of being in harmony with the universe. It is a state of grace, of peace, of joy. It is our natural state, our true nature, our birthright.

So, let us let go of effort, let go of struggle, let go of the illusion of the separate ‘self’. Let us align ourselves with the flow of life, with the law of the universe. Let us live effortlessly, flowingly, joyously. Let us dance with the rhythms of existence, with the music of the universe. Let us be in harmony with all that is, with all that we are.

In the end, it is not about putting away fear or effort, but about understanding their nature and their roots. It is about seeing the illusion of the separate ‘self’ and the futility of effort. It is about aligning ourselves with the flow of life, with the law of the universe. It is about living effortlessly, flowingly, joyously. It is about being in harmony with all that is, with all that we are. It is about being, simply being, in the here and now, in the eternal present, in the heart of existence.

In the vast expanse of the universe, there is an inherent rhythm, a flow that moves with an effortless ease. The planets orbit around the sun, the tides ebb and flow, the seasons change, all in an effortless dance of existence. This is the law of nature, the law of the universe – a state of effortless being. Yet, as human beings, we often find ourselves in a state of constant effort, pushing against the currents of life, striving to achieve, to become, to attain. This dichotomy raises a profound question – why is there effort involved in all we do when effortless is the law of nature and the universe?

To understand this paradox, we must delve into the nature of the human mind and the construct of the ‘self’. The ‘self’, or the ‘I’, is a construct of the mind, a collection of thoughts, beliefs, and experiences that we identify with. It is this ‘self’ that strives, that makes effort, that pushes against the flow of life. The ‘self’ seeks to preserve and enhance itself, to achieve and attain, to become more than what it is. This striving, this effort, is born out of a sense of incompleteness, a feeling of lack, a desire for more.

However, this constant effort, this push, is indeed in conflict with the law of the universe. It creates a sense of struggle, a feeling of being out of sync with the natural flow of life. It is like trying to swim against the current – it requires effort, struggle, and ultimately leads to exhaustion.

So, how can we align ourselves with the law of the universe, with the effortless flow of life? The key lies in understanding the nature of the ‘self’ and the illusion of effort.

The ‘self’ is not a fixed or permanent entity. It is a transient construct, a collection of thoughts, beliefs, and experiences that are constantly changing and evolving. The effort we make, the push we exert, is an attempt to hold onto this transient ‘self’, to make it permanent, to give it substance. But this is an illusion. The ‘self’ is like a river, constantly flowing, constantly changing. Trying to hold onto it is like trying to hold onto water – it slips through our fingers, leaving us empty-handed.

When we realize this, when we see the transient nature of the ‘self’, the illusion of effort begins to dissolve. We see that there is nothing to hold onto, nothing to strive for, nothing to become. We see that we are already part of the effortless flow of life, that we are already in sync with the law of the universe. We see that effort is not necessary, that it is a product of our misunderstanding, our misperception.

This realization brings a profound shift in our approach to life. Instead of striving, we start being. Instead of pushing, we start flowing. Instead of making effort, we start living effortlessly. We align ourselves with the law of the universe, with the effortless flow of life. We become like the planets orbiting around the sun, the tides ebbing and flowing, the seasons changing – moving with an effortless ease, in harmony with the universe.

The paradox of effort and effortlessness is a reflection of our misunderstanding of the ‘self’ and the law of the universe. When we understand the transient nature of the ‘self’ and the effortless flow of the universe, we can let go of effort and align ourselves with the natural rhythms of life. This is not a state of passivity or inaction, but a state of active surrender, of conscious participation in the dance of existence. It is a state of being inflow, of moving with the currents of life, of living in harmony with the universe.

Effort arises from the illusion of separateness, from the belief in a separate ‘self’ that needs to strive, to achieve, to become. It is a product of the mind, a manifestation of the ego. The ego seeks to preserve and enhance itself, to assert its existence, to prove its worth. It believes that it needs to make effort, to push, to strive, in order to survive and succeed.

But this is a misunderstanding. The ‘self’, the ego, is not a separate entity, but a part of the whole, a wave in the ocean of existence. It does not need to strive or struggle, for it is already part of the effortless flow of life. It is already in harmony with the law of the universe.

When we realize this, when we see the illusion of the separate ‘self’ and the futility of effort, we can let go. We can surrender to the flow of life, to the effortless ease of existence. We can stop pushing, stop striving, stop struggling. We can simply be, simply flow, simply exist.

This does not mean that we become passive or inactive. On the contrary, we become more active, more engaged, more alive. But our action is not born out of effort or struggle, but out of alignment with the flow of life. It is not a push, but a flow. It is not a fight, but a dance.

We move with the currents of life, not against them. We dance with the rhythms of existence, not against them. We flow with the river of life, not against it. We become one with the universe, in harmony with its laws, in sync with its rhythms.

This is the state of effortless living, of being in flow, of being in harmony with the universe. It is a state of grace, of peace, of joy. It is our natural state, our true nature, our birthright.

So, let us let go of effort, let go of struggle, let go of the illusion of the separate ‘self’. Let us align ourselves with the flow of life, with the law of the universe. Let us live effortlessly, flowingly, joyously. Let us dance with the rhythms of existence, with the music of the universe. Let us be in harmony with all that is, with all that we are.

In the end, it is not about putting away fear or effort, but about understanding their nature and their roots. It is about seeing the illusion of the separate ‘self’ and the futility of effort. It is about aligning ourselves with the flow of life, with the law of the universe. It is about living effortlessly, flowingly, joyously. It is about being in harmony with all that is, with all that we are. It is about being, simply being, in the here and now, in the eternal present, in the heart of existence.