Transforming Complexity

In this inspiring short talk, Richard Rudd shows us the true nature of complexity as a form of forgetting. The more we focus our attention on the phenomena of the outer world, the more we are caught in the web of the inessential, where complexity rules. Richard gives us here a very practical tool – the art of pausing – to open up the field of our true self so that we can begin once again to see the beauty of our inner nature. Simplicity occurs on its own as we allow the colours of all our desires to stand out against the white canvas of our soul. Life then begins to ring out with the Quintessence – that exquisite spontaneous passion that keeps pouring out of the mystery of the Self. A juicy and uplifting revelation.

Learn more about the Art of Contemplation and the nature of pausing here:

[Gina.]

Good morning from the Santa Cruz mountains. A lovely rain today :)
So eloquently spoken, thank you

[shellhawkens]

I listened to this gem so many times. I really love it.

[TerminallySerious]

The 23 in me is dancing with joy in hearing these words. Thank you Richard. 🔥🙏

[judilamb]

Love that monastery, I was there about 40 years ago didn't see you. 😂😂 bless you. A really helpful lesson. Gratitude 🙏 Daya in Devon

[heartsight]

Brilliant, simply brilliant ... and a repeating Key of mine endlessly explored and celebrated! Bless you, Richard, for being your absolutely unique Self and sharing with such passion.

[ngelonearth]

How beautiful❤.
A little gem 💎 to add at the journeys in the triple flame app.
This app is a huge gift 🎁 I am thankful for every time it invites me to pause. Every pause is a gift to myself and the world...softening more and more every day.

[SpiritSunGazer]

YES….sphere 23.6 is thy RADIANCE Sphere🙏🏼. Truly in awe of its benevolent grace and ease…serenity…and deep silent JOY abounds❤️. I allow…I AM 🦄🦋🥰❤️🌈🧜🏻‍♀️🙏🏼🐲🧚🏻

[jamielocke]

Love that this notification of this transmission came through on 11/11 as I was thinking about the gene keys just before bed 🙏 Divine timing in the simplicity and magic of life 🩵

[JSL]

Thank you for your message (for all of them). I paint with paradoxical colors. I believe complexity is my mind’s attempt to resolve or understand it.

[christinegrace]

true <3 in my own direct/pause/experience .... home i am .... thank you belovedivine .... love is simple 'n' easy ....

[zograc]

Thank you for this today. My son and I were just having a conversation about "black and white"

[Life_is_beau_tiful_]

That was beautiful.
Thank you Richard 🙏💗

[isismoon]

What a fabulous explanation and metaphor. Thanks Richard. 🙏 Only in nature have I experienced this veingness, haven't mastered the blank wall yet. 😮😅😅😅💚

[polinahapi]

Quintessence if my evolution. Try as I might I can not seem to master Simplicity. I just want to learn and do so many things!

[jillhorne]

Hi Richard .. now full circle and in the heart of Celtic cross . Is the Japanese term you used shuzen ? This really helps to clarify so much. 🌈🎉🎨📒🖌️ ohh!! dzogchen ?

[Recordar]

Words make it complex. Erase everything you know and there you are. Saint Eckhart knew how to avoid complexity. It is all a story created in separation.

[matthewharris]

For me, the difference between complexity and complication are the systems that I discern between.
For me, nature, natural constructions and phenomena are simply complex. The way a flower is structured, its form and design, may seem simple, but it is also very complex.
Man made structures, including interpretations and perspectives of reality, are often, very complicated.
Institutionalised religion, for example, is very complicated. Many people get drawn into this outer layer and learn how to create explanations of these systems. These systems are both simplistic and highly complicated at the same time.
The same exists now for the very popular conspiracy explanations of reality and phenomena, and the culture that surrounds and supports it. It has become a modern day religion for some, in that it too has often very complicated explanations for their perspectives, and very simplistic at the same time.

[Nour_wards]

In Islam, we can get this lighting by right praying, reading Quran with understanding his meaning and with repeating mantra for us or Azkar
Lighting in all sides of life but religion refer it to its nature

[paulpatten]

One thing I'd like to know is why the hardcover The Art of Contemplation is $19 and the paperback is 4 times the price. Help me reason this out! lol

[Nour_wards]

Please, translate in Arabic, I am so interested