If you’ve been asking yourself if you should pursue enlightenment there are a few things you should consider…
1. Do you want to know the truth of existence?
Most people want resolution in their life. Then there are those who have an overwhelming desire to uncover the truth of their own existence. If this is you, thankfully the truth you seek is here for you and anybody else determined enough to find it.
If you’ve been contemplating your own existence by asking the question “Who am I”, this is an encouraging sign that you’re on the right path. The evidence of who you are is available through first-hand experience.
2. Are you ready for enlightenment?
Before pursuing enlightenment, it’s important to accept the drastic effect learning the truth of existence will have on your life. Because this is not a subtle truth, it’s an undeniable and ground-breaking one. It will change the way you see the world around you permanently. What you used to think was important in life, will suddenly seem irrelevant. And you might even end up feeling remorse for the way you used to live. All of the enormous effort that went into maintaining a self image you’ll realize was a waste of time.
Spiritual liberation means the death of your former self in many ways. The transformation gives you a brand new outlook on life. You can expect a radical shift from survival mode, to a passive more carefree attitude. This change can be both beneficial and detrimental, depending on your position in life. You can expect to become much less confrontational and selfish after acknowledging the non-dual nature of existence.
3. Are you willing to put in the work?
Attaining enlightenment is not a simple task. So if you’re serious about this pursuit you’re going to need an incredible amount of discipline. This means fine tuning your meditation habits and focus with self-inquiry. As a result, this will act as a foundation that sets the stage for enlightenment.
The most difficult part of attaining enlightenment is also the most crucial. If you want to achieve full spiritual liberation, you need to find a way to dissolve the ego completely. This is extremely difficult, since the ego governs the way you live and creates a false sense of separation.
Examine your life and identify all the ways your ego is in control. Because then you’ll be able to determine how much work is necessary to overcome the obstacles keeping you from enlightenment.