We must observe ourselves closely to master our demons

Judgement comes to us as per our individual understanding, conditioning and experiences. That is how the mind operates. The difficult part is to see oneself from the same lens through which we observe others.

This reminds me of someone. I don’t know if he was enlightened, but he seemed blessed with a strong sense of observation. He told me one day, “My demons often strike a conversation within me. I just can’t exist without knowing their subtle movement within me. In that silence, I watch them, I observe them. Sometimes in those dark hours they become my friends and I live with them. They get the better of me at times and I pay no heed to them at other times. They often silently whisper to me about making my life enjoyable. But even they acknowledge something...” “What?” I asked him. “They often repeat that I am fortunate as not everyone can realise their presence,” he replied with a smile.

“What are the demons like?” I asked him curiously.

“They are various, but these days they generally take the shape of impatience, comparison with others, lust, discontent, avarice etc. As I watched and observed them more closely, I realised that I am not them, but something more profound. I realised that I possess the potential to move beyond them,” he replied.

“The world will automatically improve if each one of us becomes a strong observer of ourselves,” I said in excitement.

“Yes, if each one of us becomes consciously aware of how these demons work through us instead of focusing more on their presence in others, the world shall become a much better place to live,” he said.