When Do People Have A Sudden Epiphany? Is It When They've Lost Everything?

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What Does it Take for True Enlightenment? Is It Only When We've Been Pushed to the Brink? Most People Would Initially Think So.

Youth is often characterized by frivolity, while adulthood may be marked by infatuation with romance, and middle age by the pursuit of fame and fortune. In our twilight years, we may find solace in self-deception. This pattern likely resonates with the majority of people.

For most ordinary individuals, true understanding of life's realities often dawns around the age of 40, a time when they bear the weight of being the family's pillar. Responsibilities mount as they care for the elderly, nurture the young, and navigate the pressures of work and society. In contrast, the upper class often gains profound insights in their early 20s, benefiting from a legacy of wisdom passed down through generations.

The greatest waste in a person's life is not squandering money but rather squandering time. After a lifetime of diligent effort, discovering that one's path was misguided, decades of striving are eclipsed by a single, correct choice.

Ultimately, the key lies in our inherent cognitive limitations and the limitations imposed by those who influence us. Some say that in this world, there are only two types of matters: 'None of your business' and 'None of my business.'

Many things that concern others do not affect us, and many things that concern us do not affect others. With age, you gradually realize this truth. A person's mental capacity is finite; we cannot fit every matter into our minds. Human life spans only a few decades.

In this limited lifespan, we cannot manage too many matters, nor should we concern ourselves with issues that have no relevance to us. A truly enlightened person understands that, in the end, life leads back to the self. By focusing on our own affairs, we move closer to a fulfilling life.

Kalkin995

Some people have their great epiphany after surviving a severe illness, almost facing death. Otherwise, even when they lose everything in gambling, they can't truly have an awakening; instead, they'll be compelled to find a way to recover.

Kapil334

I can't have any more awakenings; I just hope to live peacefully.

Shri333

Many people start regretting their losses from the very beginning.

Ritu13

This certainly varies from person to person, and there's no fixed point in time. I believe it only happens when you've played to the point of no return, not at any other time.

Yamini003

The moments of profound awakening are far and few between, truly.

shubham

The moments of profound awakening are far and few between, truly.

vishnu

A truly enlightened person, in the end, must return to the self, manage their own affairs, and live as their authentic self.