Expressions of Unity

How do we reconcile the existence of human atrocities and natural disasters within a spiritual framework that emphasizes oneness and unity? This question often challenges those who begin exploring nondual perspectives, where all phenomena, no matter how destructive or painful, are viewed as interconnected expressions of the same singular source. The nondual approach offers a radical shift in perception, one that dissolves the illusion of separation between events that we label as “good” or “bad” and invites us to see these occurrences as part of the grand play of existence.

Violent actions and harmful behaviours in the world, when viewed from a dualistic standpoint, can easily be categorized as manifestations of evil or wrongdoing. However, nonduality reveals that such acts emerge not from some inherent brokenness or malevolence, but from ignorance—a misunderstanding of our shared unity. This ignorance fosters the illusion of separateness, leading to behaviours rooted in fear, hatred, or selfishness. But when we awaken to the truth that there is no real division between self and other, the impulse to harm dissolves. The violence that once seemed so senseless is recognized as a consequence of an illusion. Healing, therefore, does not come through retribution but through awakening to the truth of our interconnectedness.

Natural disasters, often seen as chaotic or punishing forces, are similarly reframed. Rather than being viewed as random or cruel acts of nature, these events reflect the cyclical nature of the cosmos, expressions of impermanence and transformation. The suffering caused by such disasters, while profound, stems from attachment to the belief in permanence, the illusion that we can hold onto fixed forms in a world of constant flux. Through the nondual lens, even the most devastating natural occurrences are understood as part of the rhythmic dance of life, reminders of the ephemeral nature of all things.

What arises from this perspective is a deep acceptance of life’s paradoxes. The seeming contradiction of living in a world filled with both beauty and devastation, joy and suffering, dissolves when we recognize that all such experiences are expressions of a singular, undivided reality. From this space of understanding, we cultivate compassion, not through an emotional reaction to suffering, but from the profound realization that all beings and events arise from the same source. Suffering, then, becomes not an ultimate truth, but a temporary appearance within the endless ocean of consciousness.

Embracing nonduality allows us to witness both atrocities and natural disasters with equanimity, to understand them not as aberrations or misfortunes, but as fleeting expressions of a larger cosmic unfolding. This does not imply passivity or indifference. Instead, it cultivates a deeper capacity for compassionate action, arising from the knowledge that we are not separate from the suffering we seek to alleviate. In this space, we move beyond the limited notions of blame or punishment, and towards a profound embrace of the totality of existence, where all things are seen as interconnected, transient waves within the boundless ocean of being.

Morgan O. Smith

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Beyond the Multiverse

Exploring the Infinite Horizon of the Omniverse

When contemplating the nature of reality, it’s tempting to consider our universe as the ultimate expanse. However, the idea of an omniverse beckons us to consider a reality that transcends even the multiverse—a boundless realm where all possibilities converge, diverge, and coexist simultaneously.

The concept of an omniverse challenges the limits of our understanding. It’s not merely an endless string of universes scattered through the void but the totality of all that exists and can exist, both seen and unseen. It holds within it every possible universe, each with its distinct laws of physics, timelines, and outcomes. Yet, this is not just about space and time. It is about a profound realization that within every layer of existence lies a deeper potentiality—one that hints at the limitless creative force behind all manifestation.

Many seek to explore what lies beyond the edges of the known, hoping to unravel mysteries of parallel universes or alternate dimensions. Yet, when contemplating the omniverse, we touch on something far more profound: the convergence of all realities. Every possible configuration of existence is contained here, but what holds it all together? Consciousness. It’s consciousness that underlies every universe, dimension, and realm within the omniverse.

Imagine for a moment that every choice ever made, every potential future, every conceivable world, is occurring somewhere within this greater expanse. But who or what perceives all these realities? It is not a separate entity standing outside the omniverse, observing from a distance. The observer is woven into the fabric of all things. Consciousness, that which is aware of existence itself, is both the creator and the experiencer of the omniverse.

This realization invites us to consider the omniverse as not just an external system but as an integral part of the self. Every potentiality exists because consciousness dreams it so. You are not separate from this boundless expanse—you are one with it. Your awareness stretches far beyond the physical body, touching the very edges of this infinite creation.

What does it mean to embrace the omniverse in daily life? It means expanding beyond the limited perspective of individual identity and recognizing your role as both creator and witness. It means understanding that every experience, no matter how small, ripples through an unimaginable expanse of reality. Each moment contains the seeds of all potentiality, an invitation to awaken to your true nature.

As we stand at the edge of what we know, poised to leap into the unknown, the omniverse is a reminder that the true nature of reality cannot be confined to any one perspective. It is an open invitation to dive deeper into the infinite and discover that consciousness itself is the ultimate ground of all being.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Paradox of a Spiritually Enlightened Peak Experience

Imagine being pushed from a plane mid-flight, without a parachute. There’s no time to think, no time to brace yourself for impact. You are hurtling through the sky, weightless, untethered, and completely vulnerable. Fear may grip you momentarily, but something unexpected happens. You hit the ground—yet not only do you survive, but you rise and walk away unscathed, untouched by the experience as if the fall was merely an illusion.

This analogy comes close to capturing the essence of a fully spiritually enlightened peak experience. It is both terrifying and liberating, a moment where everything you thought you knew is shattered, yet something deeper emerges untouched. It’s not the kind of experience that fits neatly into the confines of logic or the safety of intellectual understanding. It pulls you beyond those limits, forcing you to confront the raw truth of existence in ways you hadn’t anticipated.

During such an experience, there’s no parachute to cushion the ego’s fall. The self—the constructed identity you’ve held onto for so long—dissolves, leaving nothing to cling to. Everything you believe about who you are, what reality is, and how life works evaporates in a moment of pure awareness. But instead of devastation, there is a strange sense of freedom. You realize the ground you thought you were plummeting toward was never real, to begin with.

What’s remarkable about this peak state is how it feels after. There’s a profound sense of survival, not in the physical sense, but at the level of awareness. You walk away from the experience unscathed because the true self, the part of you that is beyond mind and body, was never at risk. The fall, the impact, and the survival all exist within the realm of the illusion, but the awareness that experiences it all remains whole and untouched.

This awakening doesn’t come gently; it forces a reckoning with reality. But through that reckoning, you realize that what is truly real cannot be harmed. The body, the ego, the mind—all of these can be torn apart by life’s challenges and transformations. But the awareness that witnesses the fall? That remains pure and intact.

Living after such an experience brings with it a lightness, a profound sense of detachment that doesn’t arise from apathy but from clarity. You’ve seen through the illusion of the fall, and now, you move through life knowing that no matter what happens, the essence of who you are remains untouched. There’s nothing left to fear, no more clinging to the safety of the mind’s constructions.

This is the gift of spiritual enlightenment: not just the revelation that you can survive the fall, but the deeper realization that there was never anything to fall from in the first place.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Miraculous Nature of Satori and the Beauty of the Mundane

Satori, that sudden flash of insight, is not the kind of experience that can be prepared for or understood through mere intellectual exercise. It arrives unexpectedly, sweeping through consciousness like a cool breeze amid the summer heat. It’s as if all boundaries collapse, leaving only pure awareness. And it’s at that moment you realize—nothing is truly separate.

This fleeting yet profound glimpse into the fabric of reality shifts one’s perception permanently. Suddenly, the noise of daily life quiets. The weight of things that once seemed so important dissolves, revealing a serene clarity always there, patiently waiting. After experiencing Satori, a miraculous paradox unfolds—life doesn’t feel distant or otherworldly. Instead, the mundane becomes extraordinary.

Consider the sensation of holding a cup of tea. Before Satori, you might focus on the cup’s warmth or the taste of the liquid. After Satori, you might find yourself marvelling at the simple act itself. Each sip becomes a universe in motion, rich with presence and deep appreciation. Ordinary moments, once taken for granted, now glow with the same brilliance as those rare flashes of enlightenment.

Satori isn’t about escaping the ordinary; it’s about seeing the divine within it. Whether it’s the rustle of leaves in the wind or the sound of laughter echoing through the air, the smallest details become pathways to the infinite. There is no longer a need to search for meaning elsewhere; everything, as it is, reflects the sacred nature of existence.

The true gift of Satori lies not in the experience itself, but in its ability to transform our relationship with life. It teaches us that miracles aren’t somewhere out there, waiting to be discovered—they are embedded in the fabric of each moment, no matter how small or ordinary.

Suddenly, every breath, every heartbeat, every sensation becomes an invitation to return to that space of awareness. And it’s this quiet reverence for the mundane that truly allows one to live fully, with grace and wonder.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Paradox of God’s Purpose

Beyond Time and Space

The idea of God having a purpose evokes a curious paradox. Purpose, as we understand it, requires time. There’s a beginning, an intention, and an outcome. Yet, God exists beyond time and space, transcending all dimensions that human minds perceive. How, then, can the ultimate transcendence have a purpose when both purpose and fulfillment rely on the passage of time?

God, in the most absolute sense, is timeless. Purpose implies movement from one state to another, a process that cannot apply to something that exists beyond time. God, as the eternal presence, neither moves nor changes. Yet, this same timeless God includes time and space as aspects of reality. Everything exists within God, and time is simply one of the infinite expressions of that existence.

From our limited perspective within time and space, purpose appears necessary and real. The flow of cause and effect shapes our understanding of meaning. Thus, we perceive God as having a purpose, as if the universe itself was an unfolding plan. But this perception only holds because we exist within the constraints of time. In truth, God’s purpose is as illusory as time itself—a projection of human understanding onto a reality that transcends all conceptual boundaries.

God, being everything, includes the illusion of purpose, yet remains untouched by it. In this sense, what we view as God’s purpose is simply an expression of the unfolding of existence within the framework of time. This divine play, known as *lila* in some traditions, is neither driven by need nor aimed at fulfillment. It is simply the unfolding of what is, without beginning or end.

The purpose we attribute to God is an attempt to understand the unfathomable. But ultimately, God’s true nature exists beyond purpose, beyond time, beyond any duality that our minds attempt to impose. To realize this is to recognize that the essence of existence is purposeless in the most profound sense—not in a nihilistic way, but as a reflection of absolute freedom, where nothing needs to be done because all is already complete.

Morgan O. Smith

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Turiyatitta

The Singularity of All That Is

Turiyatitta, often referred to as the state beyond the fourth, is an experience that defies conventional understanding. While Turiya encompasses the witness state within waking, dreaming, and deep dreamless sleep, Turiyatitta transcends even this. It represents the complete dissolution of the witness, where all states merge into an indivisible, absolute singularity. Here, the boundaries that once defined waking, dreaming, and deep dreamless sleep no longer exist—everything and nothing become one.

In Turiyatitta, consciousness no longer stands apart, observing. The very notion of a witness dissolves into an awareness so expansive and complete that there is nothing left to observe. There is no division between subject and object, no experience of separation because nothing exists outside of this infinite awareness. This state is considered the final stage of enlightenment—where the full nondual awareness of absolute Monism is realized.

Imagine being both everything and nothing at the same time. Not merely perceiving this intellectually, but embodying the paradox in a way that no words can fully express. The divine empty witness, once perceived as separate, fully dissolves within itself. All distinctions—between time and space, self and other—collapse into the infinite. What remains is not emptiness in the typical sense, but a fullness so complete that it transcends all concepts of existence or non-existence.

Turiyatitta feels like the ultimate convergence of all possible experiences into one absolute awareness. It is a state where nothing is hidden, nothing is separate, and there is no need for perception because everything is known in its essence. There is no longer a “seer,” for there is nothing to see. The divine once thought of as a distant force or presence, is realized as the very fabric of existence.


This stage is not about attaining something new but about shedding the final layers of illusion, revealing the inherent truth that has always been. The mind quiets, the heart stills, and what remains is the simple, silent, all-encompassing awareness that is beyond all states, yet contains them all.

Morgan O. Smith

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Turiya

The Unseen Ground of Consciousness

Turiya, often described as the fourth state of consciousness, stands beyond waking, dreaming, and deep dreamless sleep. What does it feel like to exist within this state? The experience itself cannot be fully captured by language, for Turiya transcends the usual boundaries of perception. It is not merely a state that one “enters” and “leaves”; rather, it is the ground upon which all other states rest.

There’s a subtle, yet profound, recognition that one is not the individual witness, but the infinite awareness in which all phenomena arise and dissolve. In Turiya, the experience is not of observing the states of waking, dreaming, and deep dreamless sleep separately, but of witnessing them as simultaneous expressions of a unified field of consciousness. Here, distinctions lose their meaning—what was once experienced as separate now collapses into a seamless continuum.

This state has often been referred to as the first stage of enlightenment. Yet, even such descriptions fall short. The essence of Turiya is not something “attained” through effort. Instead, it is revealed through the dissolution of identity, a quiet remembrance of one’s true nature.

Imagine an eternal presence where time does not move, where forms arise and fall like waves on the surface of an ocean, yet the ocean itself remains unshaken. Divinity, in this context, is not something external or far-off—it is what you are. The divine becomes aware of itself, witnessing all, yet remaining untouched by the movements within itself. It is existence contemplating its own essence, eternal and ever-present.

The beauty of Turiya is in its simplicity. It does not need complex metaphors to explain itself. It is felt as a continuous hum of being, beyond concepts, thoughts, and emotions—a recognition that everything, including the experiencer, is merely a reflection of the same undivided consciousness.

To experience Turiya is to see the eternal play of life from the perspective of the timeless. It is to understand that the very states we once believed to be separate—waking, dreaming, deep dreamless sleep—are all mere movements within the One.

Morgan O. Smith

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Unconditional Surrender

Embracing the Final Letting Go

Unconditional surrender is not simply about relinquishing control over circumstances, desires, or attachments. It goes beyond the surface. This form of surrender requires the release of the very concept of surrender itself. It demands a level of vulnerability so profound that even the notion of letting go must be let go.

What happens when there’s no longer anything to hold on to? Nothing to release? This is where true transformation begins. In this space, we step outside the dualistic framework of control versus surrender and touch something far deeper, a level of being where no effort or resistance exists. We are often conditioned to think that surrender means losing, giving up, or sacrificing. But unconditional surrender is not a loss—it is the full embrace of existence without the filters of ego, fear, or the need to manage outcomes.

When one stands in this openness, fully exposed and defenceless, something extraordinary happens. You come face to face with the reality of all that is. Without the mind’s endless chatter and strategies, there’s nothing left but the raw, unfiltered truth. And in that truth, you find freedom—not in the way we might imagine, but in a way that defies all prior understanding.

In the vulnerability of surrender, we experience what it means to exist without resistance, without striving, without seeking. It’s not about achieving some spiritual milestone or reaching a perfect state of being. Instead, it’s about dissolving the layers of defence we’ve built, trusting that whatever remains is exactly what was meant to be.

This path is not for the faint-hearted. It requires courage to step beyond the boundaries of the self and to let go of everything we’ve ever known. Yet, paradoxically, it is only through this act of ultimate surrender that we come to experience true liberation.

I would like to thank my colleague, Prakash, for mentioning Unconditional Surrender during our The Seekers Mind Clubhouse debate and for inspiring this piece.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Elusive Blind Spot of Enlightenment

A paradox begins to unfold from the moment consciousness takes form and you are born into this world. Enlightenment, often considered the pinnacle of spiritual realization, simultaneously becomes a blind spot. It’s not that enlightenment is absent; rather, it exists so close to you that it evades your direct perception. The act of becoming a being—separate from the whole—creates the veil obscuring what was never lost.

Most people search for this elusive state, hoping to grasp it through teachings, practices, and philosophies. Yet, the search itself can deepen the sense of separation, reinforcing the idea that enlightenment is something external to be found. But what if enlightenment was never something you needed to find? What if it was something you simply needed to stop resisting?

Human existence is an exquisite contradiction. On one hand, the moment you identify as an individual, you begin to experience duality—subject and object, self and other. On the other hand, this identification simultaneously masks the realization that you are already one with everything. Enlightenment is not an external destination; it is the underlying reality that permeates your existence.

The blind spot isn’t due to a lack of spiritual capacity or effort, but the mind’s incessant clinging to the notion of self. The moment you try to achieve enlightenment as a personal goal, it slips further away, like trying to catch a shadow. Perhaps the real journey is not about seeking, but about unlearning. The simplicity of just being, without striving, can often be the most profound realization of all.

What happens when you stop searching? What if you allow yourself to see that enlightenment is not a peak experience to attain, but the constant, ever-present background of awareness that you are, and always have been? This blind spot only remains as long as there is an effort to overcome it. Let go of that effort, and what reveals itself has been present all along—your original nature.

The key lies in the willingness to let go of the need for enlightenment, to surrender the very idea that you are separate from it. Only then does the blind spot dissolve, and the reality of your true self, free from all constructs, comes into clear view.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Mirror of Divinity

The Mutual Birth of Creator and Created

A profound realization dawns when one contemplates the relationship between the Creator and the created. This dance of existence, where the boundaries blur, offers a glimpse into the nature of reality itself. The moment you emerge into being, a reflection is cast—one that you recognize as God. But what is this reflection if not the birth of God within your awareness?

This notion challenges the conventional understanding of divinity. God is not a distant figure, separate and apart, but a presence that arises simultaneously with your consciousness. In the act of creation, both God and the self are born together, entwined in a relationship that defies traditional hierarchies. The creation of God is not an external event but an internal realization, a moment where you recognize the divine within and beyond.

This mutual emergence suggests a symbiotic relationship between the divine and the self. You are not a mere byproduct of divine creation; you are a co-creator in the truest sense. The divine essence within you reflects the infinite potential that exists in all things. When you awaken to this truth, the concept of God transforms from a distant, omnipotent being to an intimate, ever-present reality that is both within and beyond your grasp.

Such an understanding compels a re-examination of faith, spirituality, and existence itself. The divine is no longer an external authority but an intimate partner in the journey of life. This partnership demands a new kind of responsibility—a recognition that your thoughts, actions, and very presence shape the divine essence you perceive.

When you recognize this truth, every moment becomes a sacred act of co-creation. You are constantly shaping and being shaped by the divine, in a dance that is as eternal as it is immediate. This perspective invites a deeper connection with the world, one where every encounter, every experience, becomes a reflection of the divine interplay between creator and created.

The mutual birth of God and self invites you to explore the depths of your own divinity. It asks you to look beyond the surface of existence and recognize the profound interconnectedness that binds all things. By doing so, you step into your role as a co-creator, embracing the divine not as a distant figure, but as an ever-present reality that is born anew with every breath you take.

Morgan O. Smith

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