How Shiva’s Third Eye Can Help You See Beyond Life’s Illusions
Riya Kumari | Jan 04, 2025, 23:52 IST
Life has a way of messing with us. One day, you think you’ve got it all figured out—a decent job, a relationship that looks good on Instagram, maybe even a gym membership you’re pretending to use—and the next, everything feels…off. Like you’re sprinting on a treadmill, but the finish line keeps moving. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? This endless game of chasing, fixing, proving.
Life is messy, and the world is loud. Everywhere you turn, there’s someone telling you what to do, who to be, how to live. It’s easy to get lost in that noise—to build a life that looks good on the outside but leaves you empty inside. Shiva’s third eye is a reminder that you don’t have to live that way. You don’t have to cling to things that hurt you. You don’t have to chase illusions that leave you feeling hollow. You don’t have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. What you do have to do is this: be honest with yourself. Let go of what’s holding you back. Sit with the pain. And trust that something beautiful will grow from the ashes.
Step 1: Through the Illusion of "Shoulds"
If you’re reading this, chances are your life is stuffed to the brim with "shoulds." You should be more successful by now. You should be married or in a picture-perfect relationship. You should have your life mapped out, complete with a retirement plan and six-pack abs. These “shoulds” come from everywhere—parents, peers, social media, society—and they’re relentless. Shiva’s third eye sees through these illusions. He doesn’t look at what the world expects; he looks at what is. So ask yourself: Which of your "shoulds" are truly yours? Take a moment to reflect on what you’re chasing. Is it that promotion because you love your work, or because it’ll sound impressive at family gatherings? Are you holding onto a relationship because it nourishes you, or because you’re scared of starting over? The third eye demands honesty—brutal, uncomfortable honesty. But in that honesty, you’ll find the first flicker of freedom.
Step 2: Letting Go of the Dead Weight
Shiva’s third eye doesn’t just see through illusions; it burns them. And that’s the part we struggle with the most—letting go. We hold onto jobs that drain us, relationships that suffocate us, habits that dull our edges. Why? Because we’re terrified of the void that follows. Shiva reminds us that the void isn’t something to fear. It’s a space for growth.
Think about one thing in your life that’s draining your energy. Maybe it’s a friendship that only exists because you keep putting in the effort. Or a job that feels secure but leaves you dreading Mondays. Letting go doesn’t mean announcing dramatic goodbyes or flipping tables. It can start small. Skip that call you’re dreading. Begin updating your CV. Say “no” to a request that feels like a burden. Every small act of letting go is a spark, and together, those sparks create the fire that frees you.
Step 3: Sitting With the Pain
Let’s not romanticize this: destruction is painful. When Shiva opens his third eye, it’s not a gentle nudge; it’s a blaze that leaves nothing untouched. And when you start letting go of the illusions in your life, it can feel like standing in the middle of that fire. The job you quit? It leaves uncertainty. The relationship you walked away from? It leaves heartbreak. The habits you’re breaking? They leave a void. But here’s the truth: pain isn’t the enemy. Pain is where the real work happens. Instead of running from it, sit with it. Let yourself feel it fully. Cry if you need to. Scream if it helps. Pain is like a storm—it feels endless, but it always passes. And when it does, it leaves clarity in its wake. If you’re brave enough to face your pain, you’ll find that what feels like destruction is really transformation.
Step 4: Trusting What Comes After the Ashes
The hardest part of Shiva’s third-eye wisdom isn’t seeing clearly or even letting go. It’s trusting what comes after. When you strip away the false layers of your life, you’re left with raw truth. That truth can feel small at first, like ashes scattered after a fire. But ashes are fertile ground. From them, something new, something real, will always grow. Maybe you’ve walked away from a toxic relationship and feel lonely in the aftermath. Maybe you’ve quit a job that felt suffocating, and now you’re staring at an uncertain future. Trust this space. Trust the emptiness. Shiva teaches us that destruction isn’t an end; it’s a beginning. Take this moment to ask yourself: What do I want to build now? Not what you should build, but what you want—what feels true to your soul. Start small. Plant one seed. Take one step. The rest will follow.
Step 1: Through the Illusion of "Shoulds"
Mansion
If you’re reading this, chances are your life is stuffed to the brim with "shoulds." You should be more successful by now. You should be married or in a picture-perfect relationship. You should have your life mapped out, complete with a retirement plan and six-pack abs. These “shoulds” come from everywhere—parents, peers, social media, society—and they’re relentless. Shiva’s third eye sees through these illusions. He doesn’t look at what the world expects; he looks at what is. So ask yourself: Which of your "shoulds" are truly yours? Take a moment to reflect on what you’re chasing. Is it that promotion because you love your work, or because it’ll sound impressive at family gatherings? Are you holding onto a relationship because it nourishes you, or because you’re scared of starting over? The third eye demands honesty—brutal, uncomfortable honesty. But in that honesty, you’ll find the first flicker of freedom.
Step 2: Letting Go of the Dead Weight
Let go
Shiva’s third eye doesn’t just see through illusions; it burns them. And that’s the part we struggle with the most—letting go. We hold onto jobs that drain us, relationships that suffocate us, habits that dull our edges. Why? Because we’re terrified of the void that follows. Shiva reminds us that the void isn’t something to fear. It’s a space for growth.
Think about one thing in your life that’s draining your energy. Maybe it’s a friendship that only exists because you keep putting in the effort. Or a job that feels secure but leaves you dreading Mondays. Letting go doesn’t mean announcing dramatic goodbyes or flipping tables. It can start small. Skip that call you’re dreading. Begin updating your CV. Say “no” to a request that feels like a burden. Every small act of letting go is a spark, and together, those sparks create the fire that frees you.
Step 3: Sitting With the Pain
Pain
Let’s not romanticize this: destruction is painful. When Shiva opens his third eye, it’s not a gentle nudge; it’s a blaze that leaves nothing untouched. And when you start letting go of the illusions in your life, it can feel like standing in the middle of that fire. The job you quit? It leaves uncertainty. The relationship you walked away from? It leaves heartbreak. The habits you’re breaking? They leave a void. But here’s the truth: pain isn’t the enemy. Pain is where the real work happens. Instead of running from it, sit with it. Let yourself feel it fully. Cry if you need to. Scream if it helps. Pain is like a storm—it feels endless, but it always passes. And when it does, it leaves clarity in its wake. If you’re brave enough to face your pain, you’ll find that what feels like destruction is really transformation.
Step 4: Trusting What Comes After the Ashes
Fire
The hardest part of Shiva’s third-eye wisdom isn’t seeing clearly or even letting go. It’s trusting what comes after. When you strip away the false layers of your life, you’re left with raw truth. That truth can feel small at first, like ashes scattered after a fire. But ashes are fertile ground. From them, something new, something real, will always grow. Maybe you’ve walked away from a toxic relationship and feel lonely in the aftermath. Maybe you’ve quit a job that felt suffocating, and now you’re staring at an uncertain future. Trust this space. Trust the emptiness. Shiva teaches us that destruction isn’t an end; it’s a beginning. Take this moment to ask yourself: What do I want to build now? Not what you should build, but what you want—what feels true to your soul. Start small. Plant one seed. Take one step. The rest will follow.