🌿 You Are Not Alone
Dear soul, feeling trapped in the identity of this body is a common struggle. It’s so easy to believe that who we are is limited to this physical form — its appearance, its feelings, its pains and pleasures. Yet, deep inside, there’s a quiet voice reminding you that you are more than flesh and bone. This confusion between the self and the body can cause suffering, but there is hope. You are invited to discover the eternal essence within — a truth that never fades. Let’s gently explore why Krishna reminds us: You are not this body.
🕉️ Timeless Words
न त्वेवाहं जातु नासं न त्वं नेमे जनाधिपाः।
न चैव न भविष्यामः सर्वे वयमतः परम्॥
(Bhagavad Gita 2.12)
English Translation:
"Never was there a time when I did not exist, nor you, nor all these kings; nor in the future shall any of us cease to be."
Meaning:
Krishna tells Arjuna — and us — that the true self is eternal. The body is temporary, born and destined to perish. But the soul, the ātman, is timeless and beyond birth or death. You are not this changing body; you are the unchanging presence that witnesses it all.
🪬 Guiding Lights
- The body is like clothes you wear; the soul is the one who wears them.
- Identity based on the body is fragile because the body changes, ages, and eventually fades.
- True self-realization arises when you recognize yourself as the eternal soul, untouched by physical changes.
- Ego clings to the body’s identity, causing fear of loss and death — freeing yourself from this brings peace.
- Spiritual practice helps you shift your focus from the temporary to the eternal.
🌊 Inner Dialogues
You might be feeling confused or even afraid: “If I’m not this body, then who am I? What remains when the body is gone?” These questions are natural and profound. It’s okay to feel lost sometimes — that searching itself is a sign that your soul is stirring. The body feels so real because it is our immediate experience, but your true essence is the silent witness behind every thought, sensation, and emotion.
📿 What He Would Say...
“My dear friend, do not mistake the vessel for the spirit within. The body is transient, subject to time and change, but you are the eternal consciousness — infinite and unbound. When you rest in this truth, fear dissolves, and peace arises like the calm sea beneath stormy waves. Trust in your inner light; it is never dimmed by the passing of days.”
🌱 A Familiar Story
Imagine a student who wears a uniform every day. The uniform changes — sometimes it’s clean, sometimes wrinkled, sometimes torn — but the student inside remains the same. If the student identifies only with the uniform, they will feel lost when it’s dirty or replaced. But when they know that the uniform is just clothing, they can focus on learning, growing, and shining beyond appearances. So too, you are more than your body’s outfit.
✨ Just One Step Today
Take a moment today to quietly observe your body without judgment, as if you are watching a passing cloud. Notice sensations, thoughts, and feelings, but remind yourself gently: I am the awareness behind all this. Let this simple witnessing be your anchor.
🧘 Pause the Scroll
- When you look in the mirror, who is truly looking — the body or the self behind it?
- What changes in your life feel temporary, and what feels eternal or unchanging?
📢 Whisper to Share
"I am not the shell, but the eternal sea within — vast, calm, and free."
🌼 This Moment Forward
May you find the courage to see beyond the surface and rest in the timeless truth of your being. You are not this fleeting body — you are the boundless spirit, shining quietly beneath all change. Walk gently in this knowing, dear one, and may peace bloom softly in your heart today and always.