Delving into an abyss of not knowing

The creative impetus, in scientific terminology, is a process of emergence. It implies a chaotic situation within a person’s consciousness that develops while processing and assembling information. Within a performance or while creating a painting; trusting the chaos; and then abandoning notions of ‘I and self’ and rational or conceptual thinking - delving into an abyss of not knowing. This very chaotic process paradoxically instigates a state of ‘stillness’ in the mind. Within this deep stillness, an experience emerges as direct, and immediate.

This may reflect how we process information every minute of our lives; learning and evolving, affirming self through finding meaning. Adhi Sankara identifies the ‘self’  as a witnessing consciousness, as an ‘observing entity’ or Sakshin.

This core concept, this aspect of observation is what I refer to as “spiritual”."

- Sarasa