What’s is to be Human?
When we speak of a human being, we carry certain quiet expectations — we assume a natural vitality, an inner sense of what is right, and an instinct to seek a better life. We expect that they will strive for stability, claim their space in the world, and learn how to survive even in uncertain times.
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But when I went through my phase of “enlightenment,” I let go of all structure. I dropped rules and discipline, choosing instead to face the world directly — sometimes even questioning the very guidance of my guru.
Now, I’ve come full circle. I set my own boundaries and I don’t allow anyone to cross them. I’ve realized that the soft, curated image we see on social media is often misleading. The outside world runs largely on power and resources.
And what happens within you, within your home, doesn’t stay hidden. It reflects outward. If you study with sincerity, it shows. If you’ve done the inner work, it becomes visible in how you carry yourself — even in the marketplace of the world.
If you take care of your body, live in harmony with nature, and stay devoted to your work but struggle to express it in an interview — perhaps due to introversion or not being outspoken — that, too, becomes visible.
