Tag: God

The Full Realization of Divine Grandeur

The human experience often feels like a journey through shifting sands, where clarity and certainty seem elusive. Yet, beneath the surface lies a profound truth—one so vast that it escapes the bounds of the intellect. This truth is the realization of divine grandeur, an unshakable awareness of the infinite essence that we are and have always been.

This grandeur is not something acquired; it is unveiled. It is the silent, unchanging awareness behind all fleeting moments of life. To recognize it is not to add something new to oneself but to peel back the illusions of limitation. Divine grandeur does not belong to a distant deity or a select few; it is the source and substance of all existence.

To fully realize this truth, one must transcend the conditioned mind, which is mired in stories of separation, lack, and striving. Every moment of suffering, every perceived obstacle, serves as an invitation to remember the wholeness that already is. Challenges dissolve in the light of this realization, not because they disappear, but because they are seen for what they truly are—manifestations of the same boundless essence.

This recognition does not negate the human experience; it enhances it. When the divine is seen in every face, every leaf, and every breath, life transforms into an expression of sacredness. There is no need to seek meaning, for meaning is inherent in all that is. This understanding is not an escape from the world but an embrace of it. It is to know that the divine is not found outside but radiates through all of existence.

Realizing divine grandeur does not require renouncing life. It requires living fully, and engaging with the world while remaining rooted in the unshakable awareness of one’s true nature. This balance, where the eternal meets the temporal, reveals a beauty beyond words.

The grandeur of the divine is not an object to be attained but the very essence of being. It is realized in stillness and silence, yet its echoes resound in every act of kindness, every expression of love, every moment of presence. When this truth is known—not as a concept but as an undeniable reality—life becomes a dance of infinite grace.

Morgan O. Smith

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Beyond the Idea of God

Embracing the Infinite Beyond Belief

Humanity has long pursued an understanding of God, a relentless quest to define, capture, and shape the essence of the infinite. For many, the notion of God becomes a vessel for their ideals, values, and desires—a reflection of their deepest hopes and most profound fears. Yet, encountering God through the lens of belief alone is akin to gazing at the ocean through a narrow window. The grandeur of the infinite cannot be contained, constrained, or fully fathomed within the borders of our perceptions.

The paradox lies in this: everything is God, yet nothing conforms to the concepts we construct about it. Each moment, encounter, and experience pulses with the sacred, yet the mind reduces it to fit within its familiar narratives. In the end, our beliefs become the very walls that obscure the limitless nature of divinity.

God, in the truest sense, transcends every image, word, or definition. No single tradition or philosophy can exclusively claim this vastness. Imagine standing before an infinite horizon, extending endlessly in every direction. Our concepts—however profound—are mere markers on the path, helpful but limited in capturing the essence of all that is. Here lies a liberation beyond belief: recognizing that the Divine isn’t limited by human expectations or perceptions.

Embracing this understanding offers a profound sense of freedom and humility. It invites us to move beyond belief, beyond the comfort of definition, and into direct experience. Rather than confining God to what we think we know, we begin to open ourselves to a presence that defies all description, something we sense but cannot fully articulate. This is where genuine reverence arises, born not from knowledge but from an awe that silences the mind.

When we release the need to make God fit our ideas, we become conduits for something greater. Instead of seeking to define or own this presence, we surrender to it, allowing ourselves to be moved, shaped, and transformed. This surrender is not passive; it’s an active openness, a readiness to meet the Divine in the ordinary and extraordinary, in all that we perceive and beyond.

Perhaps the journey, then, is not one of reaching an ultimate understanding but of letting go—allowing ourselves to rest in the mystery and seeing how it transforms us. For God, as it turns out, may be far more than we ever imagined and is here to be discovered, not as an idea, but as the living pulse of everything we encounter.

Morgan O. Smith

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To See God’s Face

A Glimpse Beyond the Veil

The desire to see the face of God is often spoken of in spiritual traditions, symbolizing the quest to grasp the ultimate truth, touch the divine essence, and witness the Source from which all arises. Yet, many seekers find that the face of God remains elusive. This is not because God hides but because the totality of His expressions cannot be grasped by the human mind until one reaches a state of enlightenment.

What does it mean to see God’s face? Is it a literal vision, or does it represent the merging of self with the Divine? To catch a glimpse of God’s face is to touch the Infinite, even if momentarily. However, the expressions of God—the vastness of His being, the unfolding of all possibilities and manifestations—are incomprehensible to a mind still bound by duality. These expressions are ever-changing, reflecting the dynamic play of creation, destruction, and renewal. Only upon reaching enlightenment, where distinctions dissolve and all is seen as one, does the seeker begin to witness these myriad expressions in their fullness.

Until then, we stand at the threshold, experiencing occasional moments of clarity and divine presence. These glimpses pull us toward deeper understanding, but the full vision, the entire spectrum of God’s expressions, remains veiled. Enlightenment is not simply a state where we “see” more clearly; it is where the very notion of seer and seen dissolves. Only then do we realize that every expression, every nuance of the Divine face, is also our own. The act of witnessing merges into being and all of existence is recognized as the radiant outpouring of the One.

What does this mean for the seeker? The yearning to see the face of God should not be dismissed as a futile chase. It is a sacred impulse. It is the soul’s longing for its source. Yet, one must realize that enlightenment is not an end but a process of continuous unveiling. Until we become still enough, free from the limitations of ego and mind, the Divine will remain a distant and ever-moving horizon. And even upon that horizon, we will see not a singular expression but an infinite number of faces, each revealing another aspect of the cosmic dance.

In the face of God, we encounter not just creation but the unfathomable mystery behind all forms. Enlightenment is the point at which the seeking ends, not because we have seen all there is to see, but because we have become the very essence we sought.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Paradox of Divine Knowledge

Beyond the Mind’s Perception

God knows nothing yet knows everything—a contradiction that stands as a perfect reflection of the nature of absolute reality. This enigmatic statement, like a koan, invites deeper contemplation beyond linear thinking. It points to a knowledge that defies conceptual grasp, a knowing that cannot be possessed by the mind.

To say God knows everything implies omniscience—a perfect awareness of all events, possibilities, and outcomes within the realm of manifestation. Yet, to say God knows nothing points to an awareness that transcends any form of subject-object relationship. Here, knowledge is not fragmented into parts. Rather, it exists as a pure, nondual state of being.

This paradox can only be resolved through a radical shift in perception. From the mind’s perspective, knowing implies a knower and a known—a separation that inherently breeds confusion. The clearer this division becomes, the more apparent the contradiction. But from the perspective of absolute awareness, there is no such division. Knowing and not knowing collapse into a single essence, a seamless flow where everything is already perfectly held without the need for grasping or possessing.

The confusion arises only when one attempts to use a dualistic framework to analyze a nondual reality. For those entrenched in rational thought, this statement appears illogical. Yet, the crystal clarity of this confusion emerges when seen through the lens of direct experience. God’s knowing is not intellectual; it is a luminous stillness that enfolds every possible expression of existence without ever defining itself through those expressions.

What, then, does it mean for God to “know nothing”? It signifies the emptiness of all forms, a state where no thought, label, or concept can fully capture what is. It is a knowing that is the essence of all things yet free from the content of knowing itself. There are no judgments, no biases, no preferences—just a silent, omnipresent witnessing. The awareness is so pure that it does not even recognize itself as “knowing” in the conventional sense. It is like the sky holding all clouds yet remaining untouched by their presence or absence.

This is the clarity that lies within the paradox: God knows everything because God is everything. Simultaneously, God knows nothing because God is not bound by the limitations of any particular knowledge. The confusion dissolves when we release the need to categorize and understand reality through fixed structures.

To experience this confusion as crystal clear requires embracing the humility of not knowing. When all concepts, beliefs, and labels are dropped, what remains is a pure awareness that is as empty as it is full. The mind may struggle to grasp this state, but the heart recognizes it intuitively. It is a state of grace, a luminous unknowing that is beyond the reach of both thought and language.

Paradox is not a flaw in understanding; it is the gateway to freedom. It invites one to look beyond the confines of intellect and rest in a knowing that cannot be spoken. This is the ultimate clarity: a confusion that reveals the divine nature of all that is.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Philosophical Essence of Satan and God

I’ve been asked on occasion if I believe in the existence of Satan. My response is layered and nuanced. Philosophically, metaphorically, and symbolically, I acknowledge the concept of Satan, but I don’t subscribe to the personified version of Satan or a devil that is meant to be taken literally. To me, such a belief is irrational. Instead, Satan symbolizes everything evil or negative within the human experience.

Now, one might ask if I believe in God. My answer, while seemingly at the opposite extreme, follows a similar logic. From a literal standpoint, I don’t believe in God as a distinct entity. Rather, I assert that everything in existence is God, including myself, you, everyone, and everything else. This understanding stems from my awakening, which I claim to be a profound truth (though my interpretation of this truth is limited). In essence, God is the absolute—everything in and out of existence.

Religions like Christianity often refer to God as the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. If everything is God, then does this include Satan? My answer is unequivocally yes. According to certain texts, God created Satan, formerly known as Lucifer, who was God’s perfect angel. Some might argue that God created Lucifer, but Lucifer isn’t God. To this, I pose a series of questions.

If God created Lucifer, what did God make Lucifer out of? You might say pure light. But what is light made of? Oscillating electric and magnetic fields. Are these fields the alpha and the omega? No. So, what are oscillating electric and magnetic fields made of? Electromagnetic waves. Are electromagnetic waves the alpha and the omega? Again, no. What are electromagnetic waves made from? We can trace this down to the concept of emergent space-time.

Is emergent space-time the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end? If we consider God as the absolute, then it must be. If emergent space-time is equivalent to God, then at its essence, Lucifer is made out of God. Even if you adhere to the idea that God made Lucifer ex nihilo (out of nothing), and if God is absolute, then this must include nothing (preceding emergent space-time itself). Thus, God encompasses both everything and nothing.

In this holistic view, the existence of Satan and the nature of God merge into a singular, all-encompassing reality. This perspective encourages us to transcend literal interpretations and embrace a deeper, more integrated understanding of existence, where all dichotomies dissolve into the absolute.

Morgan O. Smith

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Are We Truly God? Exploring the Divine Paradox

In the quest for spiritual enlightenment, a profound question often arises: Are we truly God? The answer, paradoxically, is both affirmative and negative. This might seem bewildering, but it encapsulates the essence of our being and the nature of existence itself.

Yes, We Are:

At the core of our being lies a spark of the divine. Every moment of clarity, every act of compassion, every intuitive insight reflects our inherent divinity. In moments of deep meditation or mystical experience, we touch upon a state of unity where the boundaries between self and the universe dissolve. We feel the interconnectedness of all things, experiencing firsthand the truth of our divine nature.

No, We’re Not:

Conversely, we are also distinct from the absolute. Our daily lives, with their trials and tribulations, remind us of our limitations. We experience separation, individuality, and the constraints of physical existence. These experiences ground us in the reality that, while we may embody aspects of the divine, we are not the totality of it. The ego, with its desires and fears, maintains the illusion of separateness.


Maybe We Are, Maybe We’re Not:

The coexistence of these opposing truths leads us to a deeper understanding. This paradox mirrors the dual nature of existence: the finite and the infinite, the known and the unknown. It is within this dynamic interplay that the essence of our being resides. By embracing this paradox, we move beyond binary thinking and open ourselves to the fluidity of existence.

Understanding the Paradox:

To truly grasp this paradox is to recognize that our existence transcends simplistic definitions. We are both the wave and the ocean, distinct yet inseparable. In acknowledging our divine potential while also accepting our human limitations, we embark on a journey of self-discovery that is both humbling and empowering.


Conclusion:

This paradoxical truth—that we are simultaneously divine and not—invites us to embrace the full spectrum of our existence. It challenges us to live with openness, curiosity, and a deep sense of wonder. By doing so, we honour the complexity of our being and the mysterious beauty of the universe.

Morgan O. Smith

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The God Beyond God

Transcending the Boundaries of Love

When speaking of God, we often resort to the most powerful language: love. We say, “God is love,” encapsulating the divine in a universally comprehensible and deeply comforting concept. But what if this notion, as profound as it seems, is merely a stepping stone to a deeper understanding? What if the God we believe to be love is but a veil, and beyond it lies a transcendence so vast and incomprehensible that it defies our very definitions?

In nonduality, we explore the essence of reality that transcends dualistic distinctions. Love, as we perceive it, is bound by duality—there is the lover and the beloved, the giver and the receiver. It is an experience of connection, an interplay between entities. But the ultimate reality, the God behind the God, dissolves these boundaries. It is an all-encompassing presence where subject and object merge, where the dance of love and beloved dissolves into pure being.

This transcendence challenges our deepest convictions. We find comfort in attributing qualities to God—love, mercy, justice—because it makes the divine relatable. Yet, these qualities are expressions within the realm of form. They are the waves on the surface of the ocean, while the God beyond God is the ocean itself, formless and infinite, embodying all potential yet transcending all manifestation.

To approach this understanding requires a journey beyond concepts, beyond the comforting boundaries of language and thought. It calls for a surrender to the unknown, a willingness to dissolve into the mystery. It is here, in the heart of this mystery, that we encounter the essence of nonduality. This is the ground of all being, where the distinctions between creator and creation, lover and beloved, God and self dissolve into a singular, ineffable presence.

In this state of transcendence, what we once called love is seen as a mere reflection of the boundless reality that underlies all existence. It is not a negation of love, but an expansion beyond it. It is an invitation to experience the divine not as an attribute, but as the groundless ground of all attributes. Here, we are not merely loved by God; we are immersed in the divine, where every breath, every heartbeat, every moment is a manifestation of the infinite.

To truly know God, then, is to venture beyond the familiar and the comforting. It is to embrace the paradox that the God we seek, the God we attribute with love, is but a shadow of the ultimate reality that transcends all attributes. This journey is not for the faint of heart; it demands the courage to let go of cherished beliefs and the humility to accept the limits of our understanding. But in this surrender, we find a freedom and a peace that surpasses all understanding, a union with the divine that is as boundless as it is profound.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Eternal Cycle of Sacrifice

Reflections on Life, Death, and Nourishment

In the vast, intricate dance of existence, every being participates in a cycle of giving and receiving that transcends mere survival. This process, a profound expression of the universe’s inherent generosity, manifests as a continuous flow of sacrifice. This concept is not about the literal intention of flora and fauna but rather illustrates the universe’s fundamental principle: to sustain life through a cycle of nurturing and rebirth.

The symbolism of Jesus as the sacrificial lamb embodies this universal truth, presenting a parable of ultimate love and self-offering. Jesus’ life and teachings exemplify the act of self-sacrifice for the greater good, mirroring the natural world’s cycles where every element plays a crucial role in nurturing another. Similarly, almonds and other natural entities embody this spirit of sacrifice; each seed, fruit, and offering itself to nourish others, perpetuating the cycle of life.


This perspective invites us to contemplate the interconnectedness of life and death, recognizing them not as opposites but as complementary forces. In this cycle, death is not an end but a transformation, a necessary passage for the continuation of life. We, too, are part of this eternal cycle, nourished by beings that came before us and, in turn, will nourish others.

Understanding this cycle encourages a profound respect for all forms of life and a recognition of our place within this grand scheme. It invites us to live with awareness and gratitude, acknowledging the sacrifices that sustain us and committing ourselves to live in a way that honours this sacred exchange.


This reflection on the cyclical nature of sacrifice and sustenance opens a pathway to deeper spiritual insights, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all things and the importance of living in harmony with this universal principle.

Morgan O. Smith

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Beyond Beliefs

Unveiling the Divinity Within

In the realm of personal spirituality and enlightenment, the architecture of our belief systems plays a crucial role in shaping our reality. These systems, intricate labyrinths of thought and conviction, hold the power to liberate or confine us within their walls. It is through the meticulous construction of these beliefs that we often, unknowingly, crown a deity of our own making—a god born not of ethereal realms but of the very fabric of our convictions.

This self-created deity, governed by the edicts of our belief system, wields the power to influence our perceptions, actions, and ultimately, our spiritual journey. Yet, the question arises: what happens when we step back and observe the deity we’ve enthroned? Do we find a benevolent guide leading us towards enlightenment, or a tyrant, chaining us to the shadowy depths of ignorance and limitation?


The path to spiritual awakening beckons us to embark on a quest not outward, but inward, to the very core of our being. It invites us to question not just the nature of our self-created deities, but the very essence of belief itself. What if, in our search for divinity, we discover that the truest god is not one constructed of beliefs but one that transcends them? A presence that exists beyond the dualities of right and wrong, good and evil—a non-dual consciousness that simply is.

This realization invites a profound transformation, a shift from being a subject under the rule of a constructed deity to becoming a sovereign being, aware of the inherent divinity within. It is a journey from the external worship of a god made in the image of our beliefs to the recognition and honouring of the divine essence that permeates all of existence, including ourselves.


As we peel away the layers of beliefs that have long dictated our spiritual path, we uncover a luminous truth: that we are not mere subjects to a higher power, but integral expressions of the divine. This insight does not diminish the sacred but elevates it, revealing that enlightenment does not come from worshiping a deity external to us but from realizing our innate divinity.

This journey of enlightenment challenges us to dismantle the altar of beliefs we’ve constructed and to gaze into the mirror of our soul. In doing so, we discover that the god we’ve been seeking has always been here, within us, patiently waiting for us to look beyond the veil of beliefs and recognize our true nature.


As we traverse this sacred path, let us embrace the courage to question, explore, and ultimately dissolve the barriers that separate us from the divine essence we embody. For in the heart of our spiritual quest lies the key to our liberation—a realization that we are not bound by the gods of our creation but are, in essence, expressions of the infinite divine.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Paradox of Divinity

Navigating the Infinite Within

In exploring the divine, we often encounter a profound paradox that challenges our linear understanding of existence. The assertion that “God is everything, and everything is God” serves as a gateway to a realm where dichotomies dissolve, and absolutes become fluid. This perspective invites us to consider the omnipresence of the divine in all aspects of existence, transcending the binaries of good and evil, presence and absence, creation and void.

The essence of this assertion lies not just in acknowledging the divine in all that is seen and unseen but also in embracing the inherent contradictions it presents. When we say “God is everything,” we affirm the divine’s presence in every particle of the universe, from the majestic galaxies to the smallest grain of sand. This omnipresence suggests a unifying essence that binds all of creation in a single, divine continuum.

However, the journey does not end with the recognition of divinity. The statement “everything is God” simultaneously opens the door to its negation, implying that if everything embodies the divine, then the divine must also encompass the concepts of non-existence, absence, and even the dualities of good and evil. This paradox challenges us to expand our understanding of divinity beyond the confines of human morality and logic, urging us to embrace a more holistic view of existence where opposites are not in conflict but in an eternal dance.


The notion that “God is both good and evil” invites us to explore the divine not as a judge presiding over a moral dichotomy but as the totality of existence itself, where light and darkness are part of the divine play. It compels us to question our perceptions of morality, good, and evil, suggesting that these are not absolute but relative concepts that emerge from our engagement with the world.

In this light, the divine is not a distant entity governing from above but a presence that permeates every aspect of our reality, inviting us to find the sacred in the mundane, the extraordinary in the ordinary, and the unity in the apparent disarray. It calls us to a deeper understanding of nonduality, where the lines that separate self from other, sacred from profane, and creator from creation blur into insignificance.


This exploration of divinity challenges us to live with paradox, to find comfort in the discomfort of uncertainty, and to seek the divine not just in temples and texts but in the very fabric of our daily lives. It beckons us to see the world with new eyes, where every moment is an opportunity to encounter the infinite in the finite, the eternal in the ephemeral.

Morgan O. Smith

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