Tag: Positive Traits

Embracing the Full Spectrum

A Deeper Understanding of Enlightenment

In our quest to understand enlightenment, we often envision it as perpetual positivity, a beacon of good virtues and admirable qualities. However, this view might be a simplistic interpretation of a concept far more profound and encompassing. To grasp the true essence of enlightenment, we must recognize it as the embodiment of nature in its entirety, not just its appealing aspects.

Enlightenment, in its deepest sense, is not limited to the display of positive attributes; it also encompasses the darker, less admired facets of nature. Nature, in its raw form, is an amalgamation of contrasts—beauty and destruction, calm and chaos. Similarly, an enlightened being embodies all these facets, including those we view negatively.

We often celebrate the sunlit parts of nature while disdaining its storms and upheavals. In parallel, enlightened beings, often idealized for their virtues, might also manifest traits or behaviours we consider negative. This doesn’t necessarily diminish their state of enlightenment; rather, it highlights that enlightenment transcends conventional moral dichotomies. It encompasses a full spectrum of qualities, mirroring the complexity and diversity of nature itself.

Perhaps, when an enlightened individual exhibits behaviours we perceive as negative, it’s not a regression to lower psychological states, but an expression of the entire range of human experience. This concept can be challenging to grasp, especially when viewed from the traditional perspective of enlightenment being a state of flawless virtue.

In essence, true enlightenment is beyond the dualities of good and bad, positive and negative. It is a comprehensive expression of nature in all its forms—the gentle breeze and the raging storm. Recognizing this holistic view of enlightenment invites us to expand our understanding and accept the full spectrum of experiences and traits that constitute the enlightened state.

In this light, enlightenment becomes a journey of embracing all aspects of existence, a voyage that transcends conventional wisdom and invites us to witness the universe in its full, unfiltered majesty.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Facets of Ego and Transcendent Experiences

Part One

The journey of self-understanding often leads us to explore the contours of our own ego. The ego, our sense of self-identity, manifests in countless facets that embody our personality traits, motivations, and behaviours. Each of these facets, be they positive attributes like resilience and compassion, or negative tendencies such as jealousy and arrogance, forms an integral part of our self-image.

Picture the constellation of traits that define you. Some shine brilliantly, reflecting your strengths and virtues. Some might be darker, representing the areas we struggle with or seek to improve. These are the multiple dimensions of our identity, as intricate and vast as the cosmos itself.

Deep spiritual or mystical experiences can profoundly alter this constellation. During these moments of transcendence, the negative facets, those shadowy stars, seem to fade away. We are left with only the positive aspects, creating a luminous sense of heightened self-worth, inner peace, and profound connection with the world around us.

But the journey doesn’t stop at this dualistic understanding. As we delve deeper into these transformative moments, we encounter a state of nonduality. In this space, all facets of the ego, positive and negative, exist simultaneously, without clear distinctions or separations. They merge into the grand cosmic dance, each star in our constellation joining the larger cosmos, allowing us to experience the full spectrum of our human existence.

Morgan O. Smith

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

https://linktr.ee/morganosmith