Post No. 1: The Essence behind It All

There are quite a few of us who are curious about an essence that lies behind and underpins all that we experience in the world. Some spend considerable time pining for the meaning behind it all, perhaps even spending time following a “master” of some sort who claims to have found it. The mindfulness movement and meditation masters often give off the impression that such an essence exists and is worth considerable effort and time to reach it. But is there some kind of imagined true essence behind life in the world? Perhaps there is no essence or, if there is, we will never be able to grasp it. Can another life form existing in the universe grasp the essence behind the universe, a life form which is a part of the universe itself? This sounds like arcane, obtuse philosophical meandering. However, perhaps it can have a very practical impact on our lives. Perhaps the only “essence“ is living our life as it is presented to us each day and recognizing we are integral, interdependent members of society. More on this topic in future blogs.