The Trap You’re Already Caught In (But Refuse to See)

Seeking the Unseekable

Let’s get one thing straight:

The quest for enlightenment is like trying to win a game of hide-and-seek with someone who doesn’t exist. You’re chasing your tail, running in circles, and calling it progress. But here’s the kicker—enlightenment isn’t something you can own, possess, or even claim as yours…

…it’s not a favorite toy for the ego to flaunt.

It’s the realization that the "you" doing all the seeking is the biggest joke of all.

Imagine you’re on a lifelong scavenger hunt, but the final prize is just realizing the list was empty all along. The very act of seeking implies that something is missing, that there’s a "you" who needs to find something. But here’s the punchline—there is no "you" and there’s nothing to find. The whole exercise is a cosmic gag…

…and the sooner you get the joke, the better.

The Paradox of Effort

Now, let’s talk about effort.

If you’re trying to become enlightened, you’re already missing the point. It’s like trying to teach a dog calculus—futile and slightly absurd.

The path to enlightenment isn’t about adding something new to your life. It’s about subtracting everything you’ve ever believed about yourself. You think you’re making progress, but in reality, you’re just building a more elaborate sandcastle that the tide will eventually wash away. The more effort you put in, the further you stray from the truth. Why? Because every step you take is built on the false premise that "you" are the one taking the steps.

The truth is, there’s no path, no journey, and no destination. The seeker was never real, to begin with…

…and that’s the ultimate irony.

The Realization You’re Afraid to Have

So, what’s the takeaway?

Stop chasing shadows and start noticing the light. The more you seek, the more you reinforce the illusion of the seeker. The real path, if you can call it that, is to stop moving altogether—to sit in the middle of your own absurdity and laugh at the cosmic joke that’s been playing all along. Enlightenment isn’t out there; it’s the quiet realization that there’s nothing to find…

…and no one to find it.