Turning in

What's beneath the skin? Behind the senses? Below the belt? Inside the desires? The intent behind the intent? Why are we reluctant to explore what's under the firmament until challenges compel us—perhaps forcing a visit to a mechanic to fix the vehicle, or worse, when it's beyond repair?

Is it because there's nothing more than what meets the eye? Because there's no tangible benefit? Because no one has shown us the ROI? Is it a futile exercise? Or is it beyond our grasp, leading to inconclusive pursuits? Or perhaps we have other priorities—the daily grind for survival, or chasing a trail of wants, gratifications, and distractions that seem to enhance our experiences, at least for a short while.

Yet, the majority of us suffer from lifestyle diseases—mental health issues, stress, strained relationships, and a lack of empathy or care for each other. As if life itself is a conundrum, we struggle, fall, and bang our heads against conflicts driven by fear. Medicine and therapies may offer temporary relief, but they don't address the root cause. Ironically, we work hard to acquire wealth, only to lose the ability to truly enjoy it. There are so many pitfalls, so many uncertainties—we do not know where the solution will come from. And if no solution exists, how do we endure it? How do we turn it into an opportunity to uplift our being—if we haven’t been in touch with the core inside?

Now, imagine being blissful at will, independent of circumstances. Imagine sustaining vitality, stamina, and focus while enhancing performance in every activity. Generally, we use our senses to perceive the outside world. So, you may ask—why should we turn inside? Because when we do, the system becomes more intelligent, efficient, and adaptable. It improves mobility, reduces entropy, minimizes unnecessary energy dissipation, and sharpens perception. Turning in refines sensitivity, receptivity, and focus—adjusting the weights and biases in our neural network, much like fine-tuning an instrument for greater precision.

Yet, for most of us, an entire lifetime is spent looking outward—except for the hours we sleep, where, unknowingly, the body repairs and restores balance. Even that happens without conscious effort or understanding. If we could actively relax and direct our attention inward, we would unlock far greater possibilities—revealing the intricate workings of our inner world.

As we turn in, we begin to observe how the mind is constantly running algorithms—daemon processes for each of the five senses—filtering inputs to determine what aligns with its needs and wants. In essence, turning inward means understanding this operating system and witnessing its functions with detachment. How do thoughts arise? How do emotions emerge and dissolve? What nourishes the system, and what drains it? Under what conditions do we gain energy, and when do we deplete it? How dependent is the mind on external stimuli, and how much can it generate on its own?

What prevents us from being ecstatic—whether our needs are met or not? How much of our experience is dictated by external circumstances, and how much control do we actually have? What if we could master our responses to stimuli? What if we could be happy on our own, without the need for external validation, touch, or distraction?

Would this bring true freedom and independence?

There’s only one way to find out: by turning in. Speculation won’t help. Talking about it won’t help. Reading or watching videos won’t help. The only way to understand is to go in and experience it.

There are many methods to turn in—meditation, yoga, mindfulness, contemplation—but in truth, any activity or inactivity can become a tool for inner exploration. However, to see real benefits, it must become a way of living, not just a pastime. Through incremental practice and awareness, one eventually begins to operate fully from the inside out—a state of being that feels like the true gift of being human. Otherwise, we live in distress, hoping for salvation in the afterlife.

But that’s an old story, limited to religion and physics. Now, we are in the age of metaphysics.

We can be inside and outside at the same time. We can be happy in life and death.

It’s our choosing.

Welcome inside,?my?friend.???

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