For some it’s not possible to let go of the self, and for others to do that is a lobotomy. “I came across Richard and found a simple, straightforward method to actually get rid of emotions, instincts, the ‘self’ as well as the illusion of the very big ‘Self’, I was really interested! Here was someone who stated that there was more freedom possible than even enlightenment offered! Having come this far, having explored so many other approaches in my life and moved on when I saw that they failed, I did not want to turn away from this opportunity.”Īny talk of getting rid of anything sparks skepticism in a reader, as it should. By the time Vineeto encountered a man named Richard in Australia, she “could not, or did not want to, settle for any compromise, for something that did not show success – for anything less than an actual and permanent freedom.” Following Rajneesh the Guru, led to losing the ability to think for oneself. Meditation provided some relief, but it didn’t last. Left-wing politics, feminism and lesbianism offered solutions, but they still had the same competition and politics as the other systems they opposed. Whenever I have felt stranded or trapped I eventually moved in the direction that appeared to offer greater freedom.” For Vineeto, marriage led to divorce. “I have always searched for freedom in my life. One of these seekers is a woman named Vineeto.
For others, each cultural option is like a prison that needs to be escaped from. For many, following the culture is a life long goal, and it’s simply accepted. They try goals that their culture sets up for them. Vineetoįor all spiritual seekers, they start off the same as everyone else. The rest turn out to be complete failures.įor all students, it’s up to them to make what they will of these different techniques and incorporate them into their own path.
As with all experiments, success happens mostly in small stages, and in insights found in real world applications. But there are also new synergies, and perspectives that help refashion the old models into something desired by newer generations. Along the way, there are disappointments, blind alley’s, and confusing abstractions that make new students scratch their heads in disbelief. They are ready to find fault and claim that their own philosophies and religions are the final replacement. With the many traditional religions mapping out the route of happiness for all of us, there would naturally be competitors, too numerous to mention. On the Richmond River in Eastern Australia resides a man named Richard, who promises not a real freedom, but an Actual Freedom. The greatest hook to get anyone to buy something, do something, commit to something, is to promise a better, superior, happiness and freedom. Much of our travel, alcohol, drugs, entertainment, counselling and spirituality is about eliminating this pain with a hope for a permanent freedom. In a world where there’s conflict, exploitation and dissatisfaction, the human mind is always looking for freedom.
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