When seeking enlightenment most turn to religion or something of the sort. Personally i feel that religion can most certainly help towards your goal but it is not the answer to it. To achieve enlightenment, you cannot simply rely on a belief or a system, you must step out of your comfort zone and strive for the enlightenment. Some claim to achieve this by drugs and other things; but the truth is that I’ve been down that path and drugs will lead to nothing more than disappointment and regret. I believe that the best way to reach enlightenment is to not beg and pray for it, but to find it in its natural state through effort. To find it in its natural state is something remarkable; effort and time give way to success and achievement towards enlightenment.

Enlightement is defined as 2. Enlightenment A philosophical movement of the 18th century that emphasized the use of reason to scrutinize previously accepted doctrines and traditions and that brought about many humanitarian reforms.

To me the word reform stands out more than any other, simply because reform cannot be brought about by praying and belief, reform requires thought and action to achieve. Define enlightenment as you wish or accept it as what it is, achieving something that you strive for and believe in. Enlightenment comes in all different forms, religion for some, and simply happiness for others. I guess all im trying to say is dont rely on anything other than yourself to achieve enlightenment, just act upon your dreams/beliefs and you wont have to find it, it will find you.