Dearest all,
A deeper PEEK into independence!
Literally each cell, each life, each being is connected to everyone, and everything. We are indeed an wholly connected ONE! At the very basis there is only one consciousness, not only in complete support of all its individuated aspects; but their very life force. And at its very deepest this is what humanity is really all about: the inviolate sacredness of the individual yes, but in relationship with the larger framework of all that makes up ‘You’! QUOTE SETH: "Biologically this operates instinctively in the co-operation of your body’s cells as they function together to form the body’s structure. We may not appreciate the individuality of each cell because the cells work so well together that we forget they have a private uniqueness! But in social terms we have yet to achieve the same kind of spiritual brotherhood and its realization that the larger world and our private experience are as intimately connected! Just like each cell within our body participates to its degree in our daily physical experience, so do each of our lives to an immeasurably greater extent, contribute to the environment and world."
Simply put what this means is that if you view your body through 'The Larger Picture' lens you will see in it the perfect analogy of the co-creative endeavor that the vastness of our universe rests! For just like 'you' and 'me' and 'him' and 'her', literally each cell of our body is a unique inviolate individuated aspect of consciousness, with its own role to play , its own exploration, experience, expansion and expression thereof! And yet we never think of each cell in these terms!! We indeed only see them all as one body- my body! And that's only because they truly live in sync with the universe, in sync with consciousness- individual yes, but one with all simultaneously! Thus do we not see them as separate beings the way we see ourselves! And that's the beauty of our body - and what a upfront literally under your nose analogy...! So sit a while, and tap into this universe called your body! Understand through it what even a zillion words can’t get across! Experience true independence...of each cell; And how in this oneness (of the body) are they best supported for their individual experiences or beingness! Think in simple day to day ways- do you ever seek to be ‘separate’ from your limbs or body parts? How well you look after them, shampooing each strand of hair! Because they are so obviously part of your ‘self’ and in that they allow 'you' your experience as x,y,z!
Now lets view independence through ’The Family'-– a unit poised between the individual body and the universe! These days independence has become a buzzword amongst family members, making us forget that this ‘independence’ indeed works best in an atmosphere of interdependency: mutual support, teamwork and interconnectivity! No matter how self-sufficient we are (or autonomous we seek to be) as individuations of the whole; we cannot truly be ever be independent of our surroundings; we need the sun and water and food and air to live! Like wise, let us each be independent yes, and the unique self that we each are most certainly, but lets take a tip from the macrocosm and enhance this 'independence' through the inbuilt support systems around us- be it our family or friends or worlds! Let us operate in our day to day universes- family, friends, work places etc in this deep gnosis beyond words: that we are connected to everyone and everything around us in literally the same way- and how all that surrounds us is indeed a what allows us our 'individual' experiences and beingness more wholly- and we will more easily be in tune with consciousness , and live in its feeling of oneness, cooperation and mutual growth- and thus true independence indeed
Now lets view independence through ’The Family'-– a unit poised between the individual body and the universe! These days independence has become a buzzword amongst family members, making us forget that this ‘independence’ indeed works best in an atmosphere of interdependency: mutual support, teamwork and interconnectivity! No matter how self-sufficient we are (or autonomous we seek to be) as individuations of the whole; we cannot truly be ever be independent of our surroundings; we need the sun and water and food and air to live! Like wise, let us each be independent yes, and the unique self that we each are most certainly, but lets take a tip from the macrocosm and enhance this 'independence' through the inbuilt support systems around us- be it our family or friends or worlds! Let us operate in our day to day universes- family, friends, work places etc in this deep gnosis beyond words: that we are connected to everyone and everything around us in literally the same way- and how all that surrounds us is indeed a what allows us our 'individual' experiences and beingness more wholly- and we will more easily be in tune with consciousness , and live in its feeling of oneness, cooperation and mutual growth- and thus true independence indeed!
For yes, independence is a vital aspect of growth - and yet true sovereignty goes beyond a fixation over itself- it but naturally extends to interdependency- conferring on each individuation automatically the independence it so ardently seeks; and yet not in segregation or severance or division from all that supports it, or allows it to be; or all that it rests on- indeed not separate from all that is around it! And if we are truly independent, it is this extension we will operate from and not the fear of losing through oneness! In this, those who are exploring the journey of personal consciousness to universal consciousness with me will get another viewpoint to look at it through! We first need to affirm our personal consciousness, experience its autonomy as creators indeed, it is vital for our growth, for in that empowerment can we truly surrender to our universal consciousness, indeed like our body cells, knowing that in this 'merger' with the larger or whole we do not lose self, but add in ways we have no words for.
So come beloveds, let’s celebrate Independence Day and tap into team universe –be it within family, friends, at work or in our worlds. Stand not with hand outstretched to distance yourself from 'others'... but with arms outstretched in the embrace of individuation and the whole! "Independence need not be a solo song; indeed true independence is in supporting and being supported by all that is!"
A further peek at 'independence' from the view point of consciousness, through some Quotes:
Real independence is in freeing self from 'ignorance' and 'separation'; thus it truly arises in awareness; and is authentically experienced in liberation from the I.
The paradox of ‘absolute independence’ is it exists only in ‘complete merger’ or oneness with All That Is! Divyaa
As individuated souls, we are seemingly independent each; and yet we are 'bound' to the game of life;Bound to its ignorance and separation; bound to its 'laws' of cause and effect; bound to its playing board of time and space! And in our awakening from the game; in moving from the personal consciousness of the games’ ‘counter’, to the universal consciousness of being the 'player', does liberation automatically ‘happen’! Divyaa
You are bound to your dream and all within it only as long as you are asleep; on awakening there is no effort required to 'free' your self! Indeed if at all there is any effort required, it is to remain connected to its events! For they begin to lose their validity as you become more wholly awake; they become unimportant automatically! Divyaa
"Look at you, you madman, Screaming you are thirsty and are dying in a desert when all around you there is nothing but water!" Kabir
Only when one awakens can he tell of his dreams. Be still, and let the dream come, so it may fade away. This is the way of freedom from karma on the path of meditation. Unknown
" Your question should be not how do I find enlightenment or God; but how do I find mental clarity and consciousness. Its like removing the clouds in the sky on a winters day only to find the warm hello of the friendly sun. The sun is always there but was obscured by the dark clouds. You can start by not being in your mind, but rather in the presence of your being, which is found in the present moment"-Unknown
Love from my heart to yours Divyaa Kummar
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