Inner freedom and lasting happiness.

Why are they so elusive?

For the ego, the physical body is downstream to the mind. In contrast, from the standpoint of existence, the mind and ego are downstream to the body. The confluence of ego and life happens in the body. The ego tries to give the mind the upper hand over the body. Through the body which supports the mind and ego, existence gains the upper hand. Ego continually tries to prove itself, while existence has nothing to prove. Four factors influence inner freedom and lasting happiness. They are:

1. The Ego

2. The mind

3. The physical body

4. Existence

The physical body is the primary medium of expression for every individual. The modes of expression are mainly through actions which are greatly influenced by the mind and ego. The body has a fixed size and proportion, While the ego and the mind are very fluid, and their size and ratio vary significantly from one individual to another.

Compared to an individual, the material aspect of existence is infinitely large. Human life is possible because of the largesse of existence. The body is an offshoot of material existence and forms the bridge between reality on one side, and the mind/ego combination on the other.