Discontent! The man in the picture shows dissatisfaction with what’s in front of him. He has gone inward, to find meaning within himself. But this action is caused by the unhappiness with the outside world, and can sometimes lead to the extreme action of shutting everything out. A cup is materializing in the air next to him. It’s a gift, an offering of help, an inspiration. But he withdrew so deeply into himself that he doesn’t even notice it. Everything continues to grow, to change, to evolve. We must be aware and not simply shutting things out. Shutting things out is not awareness at all. It does not lead to understanding, to realization, to awakening.
