Tag: I AM

The Great I AM

The Great I AM Cannot Be Uttered by the Chattering Tongue

The essence of “I AM” defies articulation. Language, though beautiful, often becomes a noisy river of concepts, attempting to capture something that simply cannot be grasped. The chattering tongue thrives on duality, building walls between subject and object, speaker and listener, self and other. Yet, the Great I AM stands outside this dualistic framework, unbounded, whole, and utterly silent.

“I AM” is not a statement. It is the root of being itself, preceding thought, identity, and all constructs of the mind. To utter it is to already veil its truth. Words can point to the presence of the I AM, but they are shadows trying to explain the light. The moment you speak, it slips through the cracks of description, retreating into the stillness from which it arises.

Why, then, does the tongue chatter? It chatters because it fears the void—the stillness where the mind dissolves, and the self is no more. The ego’s survival depends on noise, distraction, and the endless creation of stories. In silence, it falters, confronted by the stark and undeniable simplicity of being.

To encounter the Great I AM is not to think about it but to dissolve into it. It is to rest in the awareness that observes the thoughts, the feelings, the words, and even the idea of “I.” This awareness has no form, no beginning or end. It is neither here nor there, neither this nor that. It is simply what is—timeless, spaceless, and unchanging.

When the tongue is still, the mind quiets, and the veil of separation thins. There, in that profound stillness, lies the Great I AM. It cannot be possessed, named, or claimed. It is the ground of all existence and yet entirely untouched by it. It is not yours or mine, yet it is undeniably the essence of what we are.

To live in the awareness of the Great I AM is to recognize that all the noise, all the chatter, is simply a dance of form arising within the formless. It is to see that even the ego, with all its stories, is just a fleeting ripple in the infinite ocean of being.

Silence does not mean the absence of sound; it means the absence of resistance. It is the acceptance of all that is, without judgment or clinging. In this silence, the Great I AM reveals itself—not as a word, a concept, or a thought, but as the ever-present reality of existence itself.

The chattering tongue will never grasp this truth, but the silent heart already knows.

Morgan O. Smith

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Beyond the Surface

Transcending the Illusions of Separation to Realize the Ultimate Self

In our multifaceted world, we often define ourselves and others through superficial layers—race, ethnicity, class, gender, and the like. These categorizations, while providing a semblance of identity and belonging, only scratch the surface of our existence. To fully embrace the essence of what it means to be human—and more so, to be a part of this vast universe—we must look deeper.

Consider the notion that what we perceive as differences are merely illusory, a play of forms and shapes, orchestrated on the surface of a much deeper, interconnected reality. This reality is not bound by the constructs that typically define our lives. It is beyond separateness and individuality, and even beyond the distinctions we draw between subjective experience and objective reality.

At the core of all existence lies the Ultimate Self, the ‘I AM That I AM’—a state of being that transcends all layers of diversity and division. This is not a self that can be easily defined by the languages of separation or difference. It is the foundational essence from which all life arises and to which it returns. It is in realizing this fundamental truth that we find true unity and connection.

To reach this profound understanding, one must embark on a journey of inner exploration, shedding layers of conditioned perceptions and societal labels. This journey is not about negating diversity or the richness it brings to our human experience; rather, it’s about seeing diversity as a beautiful expression of the One that pervades all.

As we delve into this realization, we begin to see that every being, every system, material or immaterial, is interwoven into a single, expansive web of existence. This vision of nonduality does not diminish our personal experiences but enriches them, offering a vantage point where we can see the interconnectedness of all life forms.

This perspective invites us to act with greater compassion and understanding, acknowledging that the essence we share is far more profound than the differences that appear to divide us. It challenges us to live with a sense of deep responsibility—not just towards other humans but towards all forms of life, recognizing that we are caretakers of the same shared reality.

As we navigate through our daily lives, let us strive to embody this awareness, to look beyond the immediate appearances and connect with the Ultimate Self in each other. In doing so, we not only transcend the illusory boundaries of race, ethnicity, and gender but also open ourselves to a more holistic and fulfilling experience of life itself.

Morgan O. Smith

Yinnergy Meditation, Spiritual Life Coaching & My Book, Bodhi in the Brain…Available Now!

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