James Wood Teachings

Awakening is rare because it’s scary ― and yet it’s like the haunted house at a carnival. It’s all fake. The concept of mortality is horrifying, and most people would do anything to escape what feels like annihilation. The word “Nirvana” means “extinction.” It means ending the reign of your conceptualized world. Realize that words can point you toward awakening, just as a highway sign can point you toward a destination — but by themselves words have no ultimate value. The best way to get rid of fear is to notice that it’s caused by a thought that disagrees with Reality.