The clouds

Like the clouds in the sky blocking out the Sun, your mind, emotions and imagination block out the natural awareness within you. It is there, at the core of your being, like a bright Sun shining in all its glory, but you cannot see it because you are influenced more by the clouds.

Attention determines what you are aware of. The Sun is there within you, it has not gone anywhere, but you have to watch and wait patiently as the clouds pass within you. They have a reason for being there, blocking out the Sun. You created the clouds when you created the ego and decided to leave home.