Most of us think we do, but most of what we think is only the surface layer of deeper desires, motivations and longings. Exploring what underlies our desire for money, fame, love, peace, happiness eventually leads us back to our deepest longing – to be real, to be authentic, to be our deepest nature.
When attended to, every action, every interaction, every thought, feeling or sensation can lead us deeper into more intimate knowing of the real. This type of knowing has a very interesting side-effect – it frees us from the habitual, compulsive NEED-to-KNOW that drives most mental activity.
This attending is not grasping for knowledge or definition. It is more a curiosity – the best image I have is that of a dog with it’s head cocked to the side and it’s ear raised. I often find my heart, mind and soul embodying that quizzical nature.