Time is the cause of all change. Everything changes with time. But we can use time for change, not be changed by time. We can use this great opportunity and even get rid of the limitations that time imposes.
Time is of the essence. Time is life. With time, some things become valuable, and with time, some things lose their value. Time elevates some people, and conversely, it lowers others. Just as fire turns everything to ashes, so does time transform everything in this world. Everything that the human mind clings to will be devoured by time.
Fear is a constant companion of man on the path of life. Fear and mind are inseparable. Fear is the mind, and one can even say that these two words mean the same thing. Sadhus and yogis go beyond the mind, go beyond fear. The ashes with which they anoint their bodies are a symbol of renunciation of that which is not the true divine nature of the soul. Man has a fear of the future, fear of change. Man avoids the topic of time in every way possible. Only those who have covered themselves with ashes have no fear of the future, they live in the present. People of society live for the future and live in the future, but the future never comes. The future always remains unattainable. Not living in the present, one loses both the present and the future.
One can use time for change, rather than changing with time. Time can both devalue something and vice versa. If there is an intention, then time is an opportunity. Sometimes, to move forward, you need to stop. In order to continue living – to die and walk without looking back.
Love is the shortest path that has no losses or defeats. Love is capable of incredible things that are unattainable even for the strong. Love paves the way to the center of our existence. But love must be found, and it is the same as finding yourself. It is hidden deep inside us. Love is not the mind. The mind is afraid and doubts, but love is able to bring great peace and balance to life. Love is not afraid of change.
When love, heart, and great intention meet, an opportunity arises to step beyond the mind, beyond fear, into the reality of existence. This is not the future or the past, but the constant present. Then time is on our side. Then everything is on our side. Then nothing is impossible. This is samadhi, which conquers death.