Talks about the Steps of the Ladder, Part 104

How Is Rest Possible in Such a State?

When we act freely, without any limitations, this is called rest. If you tell a child, “Sit still and don’t move,” they will explode with frustration. They will feel as if their life is being taken away from them, as if they have been put to death. From this, we see that rest means doing what we truly desire, without any restrictions.

When does this happen? It is when all of our vessels are corrected. When we can conduct anything with our vessels, we reach a state of rest. Beforehand, if even a single aspect remains uncorrected, it already gives rise to effort, exertion, and struggle. That is no longer rest.

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