It is a defect in language that words suggest permanent realities and people do not see through this deception. But mere words cannot create reality. Thus people speak of a final goal and believe it is real, but it is a form of words and the goal as such is without substance. The one who realizes the emptiness of objects and concepts does not depend on words. Perfect wisdom is beyond definition, and pathlessness is the way to it.
The wise one treads this path for the direct realization of impermanence and for the direct realization of understanding. This, then, is perfect wisdom. Such a one should tread this path knowing that attachment and attractions are neither good nor harmful, even enlightenment is neither good nor harmful, because perfect wisdom is not meant to promote good or harm for that person. However, even though there is no intention of good or harm, it does confer endless blessing. — Prajnaparamita
Reality, not being permanent, thus cannot be accurately described by words.
In doing so, one paints a picture of reality.
Since reality is transient, how accurate is that picture a moment from now, let alone tomorrow? A year from now?
The sooner a person transcends reality to seek enlightenment, the better off she is.
Yet the best way to do so is to ground oneself in reality.
One only falls when one is suspended in the air.
Once you firmly plants your feet upon the ground, the journey of enlightenment begins.
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