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Scared of nothingness/death/irrelevance post-enlightenment

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I think it's essentially the fear of death, but I am discouraged/demotivated from continuing on the path of meditation due to listening to what is at the end of it. The goal of enlightenment is sounding a bit depressing for me and I am scared of it. I am very much attached to my intellect and thoughts. It's something I identify with. My fear comes from being attached to my mind maybe? But ultimately it's my mind which has to be convinced to continue. Of course it doesn't want its own "death". After reading things about what will happen after enlightenment, I am backing out. I have experienced the bliss more than once. I know the feeling; it's great, it's literally the purpose of life. But I am again attached to my mind. Seems like I need an intellectual reason to transcend my intellect.
Asked by Shivam Mishra (109 rep)
Jun 14, 2025, 05:34 PM
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