05 Nov Way Of Way 186

The goal in the material world is self-actualization, realizing one’s potential; like a seed becoming a fruitful tree.

The goal in the transcendental world is self-realization, realizing what we are: the eternal soul which is manifested as an infinite number of everchanging things.

There are two paths to both self-actualization and self-realization: the institutional path and the self-discovered path.

The institutional path in the material world starts with a formal education and continues as one develops in a corporate or governmental organization.

The self-discovered path in the material world going it alone by starting a business.

The institutional path in the transcendental world is marked by religious texts,  codes of conduct, collective rituals and individual practices under the guide of a guru or spiritual leader.

The self-discovered path in the transcendental world is sitting still, observing, seeking answers  — like a dog chasing its tail — until the sound of laughing wakes us to the absurdity of it all.

The institutional paths limit risk and reward.

The self-discovery paths are only limited by the self.