Moderation

Earlier we talked about the ocean and being in the waves or more deep inside the ocean. When we are inside the waves of the ocean we cannot be deep inside the ocean at the same time. This means that our awareness cannot be fully at two places at the same time and it’s the reason why almost every philosophy or religion advices some moderation in certain activities; sexual activities (no sexual activity at all, only inside a mirage or only for making children etc..), intoxification (No alcohol, no drugs or only moderation etc..), activities of gambling (forbidden or restricted), killing or hurting others (no killing, only killing when needed, no meat eating, can eat meat but only when there is no blood inside, only when no pork, only when no cow, only when it is offered etc..). Those restrictions are there so we cannot do those activities unlimited.

With all the above activities it is good to think for ourself how they are influencing us and what it does for our awareness. It is said that the more we are in a calm and aware state, the less we are dependent on the short-term pleasures of life. On the other hand, our ego is there for a long time and will not give up so easy. Sometimes the ‘I’ and ‘me’ will get stronger and those are the challenges when we try to improve ourselves.