What Life's About

As human beings living on the face of this earth,  there is a lot that is good.  But there are certain things, certain habits we have that are not so good.  One of the bad habits – just one of the bad habits is that we are so attracted to distractions. 

As the name implies, distraction, one would think that you wouldn’t be attracted to it.  But we are.  We love it.  Any minor little distraction, anywhere, and that’s where our attention goes.  And in this life, that’s a bad habit. 

Why is it a bad habit?  Because it robs you of the essential things that you need in this life to make this a beautiful occasion. 

This is the possibility.  This is what you can do.  You can make one lifetime the most incredible time. 

What happens in a person’s life?   Look at anyone's life.  Even if they are living a most exciting life – exciting.  Excitement.  Bungee jumping.  No, no.  You have to understand – this is what people think is exciting.  To actually challenge death.  "Take me on."   They do.  They think that’s excitement.  Climbing a rock – a vertical rock without any safety lines – just their fingertips.  And powder.  "Take me on." 

And the only reason death does not take them on is because death is laughing so hard.  Just, tears running down the face.  Almost to the point of hypoxia – I mean just amazing.  And then death sobers up.  And just like that, they are gone.   They find themselves – not close to nature, but in it.  As their body rots, and becomes dirt again.

So what is it about?  Is it about the excitement?  Or is it about feeling.  About feeling this heart full of joy.

Maharaji