Is something really 'good'?

One should note the value of the utilization of the terms 'good' or 'bad'. Once these terms are applied to any story in our lives, the approach is called a dualistic mindset. This form of observation is a limited one where there is either 'good' or 'bad', 'win' or 'lose', 'beautiful' or 'ugly', to give a few instances. When one seeks out the main source of 'good' or 'bad', a basic form of its origin emerges, which is based on human desire. So, when we apply the source, we can easily see that when something in life is desired, it is labeled as 'good', and if it is undesirable, then it is 'bad'.

This dualistic positionality of life portrays a from of judgmentalism, and if one has the ability to dismiss this perception internally, then we can just observe the evolution of life. In this form we can recognize the truth which is neither intrinsically a form of being desirable or undesirable. The mind creates fabrications due to its lack of understanding of specific strata of consciousness.

Beyond a dualistic positionality, there is neither 'good' or 'bad' that can be ostensibly explained. There are no apparent plans or goals set by the mind, or any other event which can have a label applied to it. One must realize that experiencing this moment is all that is required because that is the only reality. Anything else is a mental construct which is based on past memories and our comprehension of it.

As an individual implements the utilization of past experiences within our perception of life, then 'good' or 'bad' instances begin to surface. Moreover, it is also implemented for future endeavors for the ego creates a concoction which includes the comprehension of the past and preparation for the future which it is oblivious to. Therefore, once an individual can perceive beyond the abstract views of the mind, only the flying moment is observed. This is what is called 'reality'.

Quick story: This is a Taoist story:

There was a man who had a gorgeous horse and its rarity attracted many emperors who wanted to purchase it for whatever cost, but he always refused. One day he came to the stable where the horse was kept and found that the horse was stolen. The villagers came to him and began to sympathize and also told him that "he is stupid and stubborn for not selling the horse earlier because he could have received a lot of money."

He replied to them and said " Look at what is, the horse is not in the stable that's all. Let us wait and see what happens." After about two weeks the horse returned, and not alone but with other horses. The villagers again came to him and were praising him for he was right to wait and now he can make even more money. They even wondered if he could see the future and apologized for doubting him.

His reply was " Look at what is, the horse returned with other horses and that's it. No one knows what will happen the next day?"

A couple days after the son of the man was breaking in a horse, fell off and broke his leg. The villagers gathered and said that "the man was right, no one ever knows. And that this may be a curse instead of a gift. It would have been better off if the horse never came back."

The man said "Wait! Look at what is, my son has a broken leg and that's it. Let's see what happens."

A few weeks later the country was going to war and a draft was sent out and all of the young men were taken. Only the man's son was left due to his broken leg. The villagers gathered and said "You are very fortunate to at least have your son. We will never see our children again, the enemy is far too great. As you get older, he will be able to tend to you but we will have no one".

The man looked at the villagers and said " Look at what is, my son is here and your sons are taken and that's it, there is no conclusion". End

All that was being stated was the fact. The man never thought of it as good or bad, curse or not. That is all based on interpretation of the mind, we must be able to see that all is with great beauty.