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The unbearable accumulation of knowledge
 

TRANSCEND THE LIMITATIONS OF KNOWLEDGE AND BECOME WISE.

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2021-2023

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In our relentless pursuit of information, we have been led to believe that knowledge is the ultimate key to unlocking the doors of enlightenment. However, I invite you to question this assumption. Knowledge, though valuable in its own right, has its limitations. It is a double-edged sword that can both expand and imprison the mind.

The more we accumulate knowledge, the more we tend to imprison ourselves within the confines of concepts and beliefs. We become entangled in the intricate web of our own thoughts, losing touch with the boundless potential of the present moment. The mind, like a sponge, absorbs information incessantly, creating a false sense of security and superiority. Yet, true wisdom lies not in the accumulation of facts, but in the ability to transcend the limitations of knowledge and embrace the vastness of the unknown. It is through emptying the mind of its accumulated burden that we can experience the pure, unadulterated beauty of existence. So, let us not become slaves to the accumulation of knowledge, but instead, let us free ourselves to explore the mysteries of life with fresh eyes and an open heart.

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