Being Present, Presence Is Being
As mentioned in the previous post, Nisargadatta Maharaj said that he found his true nature just by observing the sense of “I am.” That sense of “I am,” which is the same as one’s sense of being present or existing, is one of the simplest, easiest, quickest and most effective ways to discover one’s own true nature. In fact, the recognition can happen in an instant, merely through quiet self-observation. That’s because, as Nonduality teachers and texts have repeatedly stated - and I state again - your true nature is not hidden. It is self-evident and always present as presence, as existence. It is what Nonduality writings call the Self. Once you discover it, return to it continuously until the recognition of it becomes stabilized. Then, its other qualities, such as blissfulness and energy, will emerge.
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“Whereas it requires no time to awaken – you can only awaken now – it does take time before you can stay awake in all situations. Often you may find yourself being pulled back into old conditioned reactive patterns, particularly when faced with the challenges of daily living and of relationships.” - Eckhart Tolle