A Short Letter to the Bardo Being: On Letting Go and Bravery

In this quiet and unfamiliar journey, if you are feeling lost, please pause for a moment and listen to the voice arising from your own true nature.

At this moment, you may find that the light and shadows around you have become ethereal, and the body you once knew feels light and distant. Do not be alarmed. This is simply the "Bardo" state—the transition of life from one chapter to the next. This letter is written for you, who are seeking direction: it is about how to let go completely and how to give rise to fearless bravery.

On Letting Go: Cease Looking Back at the Shore

We understand that this life held many attachments difficult to sever: unspoken words, beloved faces, unfinished business, and even the physical vessel you inhabited for decades.

But please observe: those attachments are like trying to grasp the morning mist. The more forcefully you look back, the heavier your consciousness becomes, pulling you into the whirlpool of illusion. Letting go is not about erasing the past; it is about granting freedom to both yourself and those you left behind.

• Relinquishing Materiality: Wealth and fame are now like the dreams of last night. They no longer belong to you, nor can they define you.

• Relinquishing Emotion: Tell those you care for, "I am at peace; please take care of yourselves." Your tranquility is the greatest blessing you can offer the living.

• Relinquishing the Self: Do not cling to your old name or identity. At this moment, you are pure energy, a realm of infinite possibility.

On Bravery: Facing the Radiance of Nature

In the Bardo realm, brilliant lights and thunderous sounds may appear. Remember, these are not external threats; they are the manifestations of your own inner nature.

Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the choice to move toward the brightest light even amidst fear.

Like a child returning home, walk bravely toward the clear, pure light. Do not shrink from the piercing radiance to seek the comfort of dim or hazy lights (which are often the lures of rebirth). Trust that you are essentially a part of that light; no illusion can harm a fearless soul.

Conclusion

Dear traveler, please put away your sorrow and lingering attachments.

Right now, you are standing on the threshold of liberation. Take a deep breath of serenity and exhale a sense of detachment. No longer crave the shores of the past, and no longer fear the unknown sea.

Lay down your burdens and summon your courage. Please, walk toward the light with unwavering resolve.

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