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A Conversation on War, Perception, and Conscience

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I met a friend M at a café. What began as a casual conversation took an interesting turn.

M: Crazy things going on in the world right now, isn’t it?

Me: You mean the war?

M: Yes. It feels wrong. The way the USA has approached Iran, and how it presents itself as the righteous side — it feels hard to accept.

At this point, most conversations drift in a familiar direction — recounting mistakes, exchanging opinions, or even mocking those involved.
But rarely do they go deeper.

Me: That may be true. But there’s something we often miss.

M: What?

Me: You and I can look at these actions and call them wrong or even foolish. But do you think those taking these actions see them that way?

I doubt it.

From their perspective, they are doing the right thing. In fact, they may feel the world is unfairly criticizing them and not supporting their effort.

M: What do you mean?

Me: Take the USA — or more specifically, leaders like Donald Trump and those who support such decisions. They are not directly experiencing what people on the receiving end of bombings go through.

From where they stand, their actions make sense.

They may genuinely believe that a nuclear-armed Iran is a threat to US interests and global stability — and that such a threat must be eliminated.

Iran, on the other hand, has lived under sanctions for decades and sees US military presence in neighbouring regions. From their perspective, developing nuclear capability may feel like the only way to deter aggression.

So both sides may claim they want peace.

And yet, their actions lead to war — the opposite of peace.

M: So are you saying both USA and Iran are right?

Me: I’m not focusing on who is right or wrong. That’s difficult to conclude.

What matters is this:

Our actions are shaped by how we see the situation.

How we see drives how we act. And that is what creates the wide range of situations and experiences we see in the world.

M: Can you explain that further?

Me: Donald Trump has spoken about wanting peace, even positioning himself as someone deserving recognition for it. Yet his actions — such as withdrawing from agreements and choosing military responses — appear misaligned with that intention.

But from his perspective, the world looks different.

If you see Iran as a serious and immediate threat, your actions will reflect that perception. He sees himself leading the world’s most powerful military — so why not use it to neutralize that threat?

Similarly, Iran may see itself as acting defensively. It knows that countries with nuclear capability are rarely challenged. With US bases surrounding it, the threat feels constant. From that view, nuclear capability becomes a deterrent.

So the USA sees Iran as a threat that must be stopped.

Iran sees nuclear capability as necessary for survival.

Both may want peace — but their perceptions lead to actions that create conflict.

M: That’s interesting. But what will make them change?

Me: I don’t know about Trump specifically. But in my experience, change comes from clear seeing.

When I see clearly — without justifying, without blaming others — that my actions are not aligned with my intention, or when I truly feel the impact of my actions on others, something shifts.

What we call conscience awakens.

And only that can change how we act.

M: Can you give an example?

Me: Sometimes individuals step away from positions of power or responsibility when they realize their actions are not aligned with what they truly stand for. You may have heard of officials in the Trump administration who resigned.

Not out of guilt.

But out of clarity.

M: So are you saying those who go to war have no conscience?

Me: It’s more subtle than that.

It’s not that people lack conscience.

It’s that it often remains dormant.

Most of us lose touch with our deeper intention. We move through life mechanically. In that process, our actions drift away from what we would truly stand for.

When that gap is not seen, nothing changes. We continue to justify our actions.

But when someone pauses, reflects, and clearly sees the mismatch between intention and action, conscience can awaken.

And with that clarity, action changes naturally, without any external force.

M: So one must remember one’s intention?

Me: Yes.

Healing, Presence & the Inner Journey

Conversations, Reflections

In conversation with Rupali Raut, HealingHearts

Rupali: Beyond your roles, how do you see yourself?

Yogesh: Beyond my roles, I see myself as a very ordinary person. There is nothing special about me. Just someone living life as it unfolds.

Rupali: How does your day look now, especially after leaving corporate life?

Yogesh: My days are simple and peaceful.

Earlier, waking up felt forced. Now, I wake up with clarity and interest. It’s no longer about achievements or targets. It’s about being myself and doing work that feels aligned.

Practically, my day includes counseling sessions, creating content, recording videos, and some marketing work. Evenings are spent with family. Overall, life feels calm and meaningful.

Rupali: What has been your toughest emotional or mental struggle in life?

Yogesh: Everyone faces struggles. What matters is what we do with them.

My biggest struggle began early in my career, when I became deeply drawn to the inner journey. I realized that the person I was projecting to the world wasn’t real. I was trying to prove that I was intelligent, capable, or “good.”

That realization shook me. It felt like my entire identity was false.

But instead of suppressing it, I stayed with the question: Who am I, really?

That struggle became the doorway to my inner journey and changed the direction of my life.

Rupali: What does “healing” mean to you personally?

Yogesh: Healing is simple.

When you’re hurt, you need to recover — physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Healing means resting, allowing recovery, and returning to a state where you can engage with life fully again.

Rupali: How did healing play a role during your struggles?

Yogesh: Initially, healing helps you return to “normal.” But normal still leaves you vulnerable to getting hurt again.

I was searching for something deeper — a way of understanding where emotional and psychological hurt reduces fundamentally.

Healing is important. But beyond healing lies understanding. When understanding deepens, you suffer less — and therefore need less healing.

Rupali: What drew you toward spirituality during that phase?

Yogesh: Pain pushes you to look for answers quickly.

I explored many paths — books, teachers, retreats, meditation camps, and travel.

Eventually, with enough rest and inner attention, my search shifted. I was no longer looking for relief, but for truth — something that would free me at the root.

Rupali: What did you actually discover about yourself?

Yogesh: It’s difficult to explain.

The closest analogy is tasting a mango. No description can replace the experience.

I can only point and encourage someone to look. The understanding has to be direct and personal.

Rupali: Did your understanding of spirituality and healing change over time?

Yogesh: Yes, significantly.

In daily life, “big picture” often means adding more knowledge. But in my work, the Big Picture is revealed by dropping ideas, beliefs, and labels.

When concepts fall away, something remains.

That seeing is immediate. It’s not gradual. You don’t reach it by seeking. It appears when seeking stops.

Rupali: Can people with serious mental health conditions follow this path?

Yogesh: The probability is lower, though not impossible.

Deep inquiry requires energy, presence, and stability. Someone dealing with severe distress first needs support to regain balance.

That said, even otherwise healthy people often miss the opportunity by staying distracted.

The invitation to self-discovery exists for anyone who is available and willing.

Rupali: What do you do when you feel low or overwhelmed?

Yogesh: I notice the emotion and allow it to move through.

Emotions are energy in motion. If you don’t interfere with them through excessive thinking, they naturally subside.

I allow the wave to come and go.

Rupali: What would you say to someone tired of “trying to heal”?

Yogesh: Being stuck is okay — as long as you know you are stuck.

Don’t repeat methods that clearly don’t work. Try different approaches, but always check your direct experience.

No one truly knows what will work for whom.

Rupali: Is there a daily practice that supports you?

Yogesh: Every day, I spend a few minutes returning to the source — the place where thoughts and identities dissolve.

From there, clarity and energy arise. Then I can step into roles and responsibilities without being lost in them.

Rupali: What does “being present” mean in daily life?

Yogesh: Being present simply means attending.

Like answering “present” during school attendance — you are available to respond to what is happening now.

Rupali: How do you deal with difficult emotions when they arise?

Yogesh: I don’t fight or fix them. I let them pass.

Problems arise when we act or think excessively during emotional peaks. If left alone, emotions dissolve naturally.

Rupali: What is Zen Counseling?

Yogesh: Zen Counseling helps people find their own clarity without being given advice.

Problems arise in the mind, and so do solutions. External advice often adds confusion.

Through deep listening and inquiry, clarity emerges naturally.

Rupali: What is the Seeker’s Compass and how do you support seekers today?

Yogesh: The Seeker’s Compass is an assessment based on my own journey. It helps people understand where they are in their inner search.

Through one-on-one dialogue, I help seekers question assumptions that may be blocking clarity.

The real work is theirs. I simply help them find the right direction — to discover their own “mango.”