En – meaning in.
Lighten – meaning reducing weight.
Enlightenment can mean in the process of reducing weight.
In health, anything that slows you down takes its toll on your enlightenment.
Which is why people are advised to fast. Fasting physically makes you lighter.
In wealth, anything that weighs you down takes its toll on your enlightenment.
Which is why people are advised to walk away from sour deals. Sour deals bring a sinking feeling.
In spirituality, anything that makes you feel heavy takes its toll on your enlightenment.
Which is why people are advised to pay attention. Observation clarifies priorities.
“Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly.” – G.K. Chesterton
Enlightenment is thus a continual process of decluttering.
– Osasu Oviawe