The provided text is a series of passages from a talk given by J. Krishnamurti, a philosopher and spiritual teacher. The text focuses on the human desire for certainty, particularly the desire to feel secure in life, and how this desire can be a source of conflict and suffering. Krishnamurti argues that true security cannot be found in external sources, such as gods, ideals, or relationships, and instead lies within oneself. However, because our minds are constantly seeking certainty, we often create a false sense of security by identifying with external things, leading to a cycle of seeking and disappointment. Krishnamurti encourages us to question this pursuit of security and live in uncertainty, acknowledging that it is in this state that we can be truly free and creative.