gilded balls of poison

The sages simply state the reason for this life is the realization of our true nature.  Without this information the transient world is a confusion of senses, devoid of anything permanent and fulfilling.

“…experience is the only teacher…Fulfilling any desire is like putting a stick into a hornets’ nest…finding out that desires are but gilded balls of poison.”  –Inspired Talks

One can never get enough of sense pleasure; its only ultimate fruit is exhaustion.  You will press the button of your vices until you simply are unable to press the button anymore.  The wise man sees this and walks away.  If the material world is all one has, he will grow old in bitterness and watch it slowly fall between the fingers of his aging hand.  The sages say this is needless, as all we are seeking can be found within ourselves.  Nothing, nothing outside is necessary for contentment and bliss.  You are welcome to get off of the treadmill at anytime and draw your strength and enjoyment from the very presence of the Divine within yourself.  Even a moments pause is enough to touch it.  For more, only clean the mirror of the mind with practice and it will become all that you are able to see.  This is the best kept secret of life.  Do not squander the idea.  Ponder on the notion and become an expert in its intricacies.  Set out to prove or disprove it, only do the work.  With earnestness and sincerity, the goal will be reached…regardless of your varying motivations along the way.