Unraveling the Belief and Being
In the profound journey of spiritual awakening, there stands a pivotal revelation – the understanding of one’s divine nature. This recognition often confronts the traditional notion of believing in a separate, external deity. When we cling to the belief in a God as an entity apart from ourselves, we inadvertently reinforce the very illusion we seek to transcend. It is a subtle yet profound enigma that underlies much of spiritual discourse.
Belief, in its essence, is a product of the mind. It is an attempt to conceptualize and grasp the infinite, to put boundaries around that which is boundless. This pursuit, while noble in its intention, often leads us astray from the ultimate truth. The idea of a separate God is a manifestation of this endeavour – an externalization of the divine that is, in reality, an intrinsic part of our being.
The realization that “I am God” is not an assertion of egoic supremacy but an awakening to the non-dual nature of existence. In Eastern philosophies, this understanding is not uncommon. It echoes the principles of Advaita Vedanta, where the individual self (Atman) is seen as one with the universal self (Brahman). This realization dissolves the illusion of separation, the root of all delusion. It is a profound awakening to the truth that there is no ‘other’ – there is only the One, manifesting in myriad forms.
This insight brings with it a profound freedom. It liberates us from the confines of narrow belief systems and opens us to a direct experience of the divine. There is no need for belief in this space, for the truth is known directly and experientially. It is a state of being where one is free from the dualities of faith and disbelief, existing in a harmonious union with all that is.
In this understanding, we find a deeper compassion and connection to the world around us. Recognizing the divine in ourselves, we see it in everything else. This is the heart of true spirituality – a state of oneness with all existence.
As we navigate our spiritual paths, let us be mindful of the traps of belief and the freedom that comes with direct knowing. Let us seek not to conceptualize the divine, but to experience it, to become it. In doing so, we step beyond the confines of illusion and into the boundless reality of our true nature.
Morgan O. Smith
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