Today, we’ll discuss the most important skill for a person in the 21st century. This is the skill that leads to real expansion, growth, a fulfilling life, and the ability to live each moment with strength and confidence.
This skill is the ability to remain in a state of observation.
What Is the State of Observation?
Being in a state of observation means having the ability to see cause-and-effect relationships, understand not just patterns of events but also predict their development.
It’s a state where a person can make the right decisions for themselves, within their own context, rather than blindly following external paths that may ultimately be destructive.
It’s important to understand: observation is not just mechanically registering what’s happening. It’s the ability to perceive a situation without emotional involvement, as if you were watching it from the outside. This is fundamentally different from partial observation, where a person still acts based on emotions, fears, pride, or expectations.
Common Mistakes in Understanding Observation
Many people believe that action is more important than observation. This is a mistake. Actions taken without awareness turn a person into a machine. But observation is not inaction—it is conscious presence, which allows for the right steps to be taken. Only awareness of reality enables a person to break free from automatic reactions and truly start living.
People often say: “I already observe, but I keep making wrong decisions.”
This means the person is not yet in a full state of observation. If you realize that you are harming another person and continue doing so—that is not observation, but merely a partial version of it.
True observation means that you not only recognize what’s happening, but you are also able to change your actions based on that awareness. It is the ability to see the bigger picture and make decisions from an objective reality rather than from emotional reactions.
The Path to True Observation
The state of observation is not a final destination—it is an ongoing process that lasts a lifetime.
If someone claims to have reached 100% observation, it means their development has stopped. True observation is the continuous expansion of perception, an endless study of oneself and the world.
Observation is not determined by the number of books you’ve read, the countries you’ve visited, or your social circle. It is not tied to external circumstances. It is an internal ability to see reality as it is, without the filters of subjective perception.
How to Apply Observation in Difficult Situations?
The biggest challenges for an observer arise during crises. When facing loss, illness, or betrayal, it is in these moments that it’s easiest to lose observation and get overwhelmed by emotions.
A real-life example:
Recently, I personally experienced such a situation. I accidentally deleted my main YouTube channels, which contained over 60 videos, and it seemed impossible to restore them. It was a huge setback, but I knew that the only thing I could do was remain in a state of observation. Despite fear, anxiety, and emotional turmoil, I continued to observe the situation without attachment. As a result, after an hour and a half of working with YouTube support, I found a way to restore the channels. But the key takeaway wasn’t that I got them back—it was that maintaining observation allowed me to handle the situation effectively.
Observation as the Foundation of Freedom
When a person truly begins to practice observation, they break free from habitual reactions and conditioned patterns of thinking. They no longer live on autopilot, no longer act like a robot. They start to truly experience life.
Life is not just a sequence of events. What matters is not what happens to you, but how you perceive it.
People often worry about making mistakes. But you can never say, “I was in a state of observation, and that was a mistake.” Because observation is not just a tool—it is life itself.
Try practicing observation right now. As you read this text, what are you feeling? Are you consciously absorbing the words, or are you just skimming through? Practice observation in every moment, and it will lead you to true freedom and growth.
The state of observation is the foundation of expansion, awareness, and inner harmony. It is what gives a person strength, confidence, and a deep understanding of themselves. Only through observation can you transition from merely existing to truly living.
And remember: observation has no end. It is an infinite journey toward freedom, self-discovery, and growth.