Tag: Unity

The Love That Sees No Other

Love often carries conditions. It bends and shifts based on who stands before us, what they have done, and how they fit within our narratives. But what happens when love is no longer filtered through preference, judgment, or familiarity? What happens when love is not reserved for a select few but moves through everything, as everything?

The idea of loving everyone and everything as you love yourself is not about adopting a passive, all-accepting sentimentality. It is a radical act that dissolves the illusion of separateness. To love in this way is to recognize no fundamental difference between self and other, between what is cherished and what is feared, between what is understood and what is unknown.

Many believe they love themselves, but beneath the surface, self-love is often conditional. It thrives when things go well but falters in moments of doubt and suffering. If love for oneself is inconsistent, how can it extend unconditionally to others? This is where the real work begins – not in forcing affection but in dissolving the barriers that obscure the truth.

Love does not seek control. It does not require agreement. It is not contingent upon behaviour, belief, or shared experience. Love, in its purest form, simply is. To embody this means relinquishing the mind’s tendency to divide reality into worthy and unworthy, friend and foe, sacred and mundane.

Walking through life with this kind of love does not mean tolerating harm or ignoring injustice. It means meeting everything with the clarity that nothing stands apart from you. Love can take the shape of tenderness, but it can also be fierce, clear, and unwavering. To love everyone and everything as yourself is not to abandon discernment – it is to see beyond distortion, beyond fear, beyond the illusion that anything is truly separate from anything else.

This is not an instruction to be followed. It is an inquiry to be lived. How does love move through you when nothing is excluded? When no one is outside its reach? When the self dissolves into the vastness of Being, what remains but love itself?

Morgan O. Smith

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Limitless Vision

Insights into Enlightened Consciousness

Imagine a vast intelligence capable of holding infinite streams of information in seamless unity—an awareness so comprehensive that no data is lost, no relationship is overlooked, and no question remains unexamined. This describes the functions and capabilities of a fully opened mind during a spiritual peak experience, a consciousness that navigates reality from every conceivable angle with complete ease.

  1. Effortless Multidimensional Insight
    Step-by-step analysis gives way to a simultaneous perception of countless perspectives. Rather than moving through rigid mental pathways, this awareness integrates experience holistically, sparking transformative realizations in a single instant.
  2. Boundless Inclusivity
    Judgment dissolves when all forms and phenomena are welcomed as facets of one indivisible whole. The division between “self” and “other” no longer applies, creating an environment free of conflict. Harmony emerges naturally when no aspect of existence is excluded.
  3. Instantaneous Resolution of Paradox
    Contradictions may halt conventional thinking, yet unity behind all appearances allows paradoxes to reveal deeper truths. Opposing forces are understood as complementary, giving rise to fresh insights that transcend binary thinking.
  4. Unbounded Creative Response
    No conditioned framework restricts this mind’s capacity to respond. Conventional boundaries fade, replaced by a fearless embrace of possibility. Creativity flourishes, fueled by clear vision rather than preconception.
  5. Simultaneous Precision and Wholeness
    A panoramic view coexists with attention to the most subtle detail. Vastness does not blur focus, and specificity does not fragment understanding. Both the grand expanse and minute detail are witnessed as interwoven facets of reality.
  6. Unshakable Equanimity
    Surging chaos or uncertainty does not disrupt inner balance. A stable center remains, nurturing an all-encompassing compassion for whatever arises. Harmony endures because no external event can override this steady foundation.
  7. Transcendence of Linear Time
    Ordinary awareness often sees time as a sequence of past, present, and future. Expanded consciousness witnesses all moments as accessible in a vast continuum. Realizations manifest outside the confines of linear order, liberating thought from temporal limits.
  8. Seamless Integration of Knowledge and Love
    Discernment and compassion work as one cohesive force. Profound understanding is infused with genuine care, guiding every action toward the highest good. This merges the intellect’s clarity with the heart’s warmth, ensuring wisdom aligns with empathy.

A mind of this calibre forms an immeasurable field of presence, harmonizing what might seem contradictory under ordinary analysis. It moves through existence with clear sight that embraces both the infinite and the subtle. That unity of wisdom and love encourages a state of being where paradox, creativity, and compassion thrive without restriction.

Morgan O. Smith

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One Shared Journey

A Grateful Reflection

Every connection begins with a spark. Each visitor, reader, and seeker who has engaged with these writings have shaped this growing conversation. Across 132 nations, 10,507 curiosity, contemplation, and resonance moments have unfolded. This is more than numbers—it is a living testament to the interconnected spirit that binds us all.

Today holds special significance beyond gratitude alone—it is my birthday. I celebrate 53 years of life, reflection, and continuous exploration alongside this global community of seekers. There is no better way to mark this day than to extend heartfelt appreciation to each of you who has journeyed alongside me in thought and awareness.

A heart filled with gratitude reaches toward my homeland, Canada, the United States, Australia, India, and the United Kingdom—nations that have provided thousands of glimpses into this shared exploration. Vietnam, the Philippines, Germany, my place of birth, Jamaica, my place of ancestry,  Nigeria, Mexico, Indonesia, Ireland, South Africa, Pakistan, and the Netherlands—each one adding its own voice, its own energy, its own questions to the unfolding dialogue.

Thailand, Sweden, Italy, France, Japan, Malaysia, Romania, Spain, Austria, Brazil, Kenya, Poland, Jordan, Ghana, and China—there is no border to wisdom, no limitation to the reach of understanding. Every reader who paused to reflect, who allowed these words to stir something within, has contributed to a silent but powerful movement toward deeper awareness.

New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Greece, Israel, Russia, Hungary, Tanzania, Norway, Türkiye, Laos, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Trinidad & Tobago, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Uganda, Colombia, Ukraine, Taiwan, and Finland—each visit is a ripple of shared thought, proving that the human longing for meaning transcends language and culture.

Bosnia & Herzegovina, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, Denmark, Slovenia, Bahamas, Kosovo, Egypt, U.S. Virgin Islands, Somalia, Argentina, Fiji, Latvia, Benin, Sri Lanka, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Serbia, Slovakia, Armenia, Puerto Rico, Senegal, Tunisia, Chile, Dominican Republic, Kuwait, Morocco, Nepal, Gambia, Venezuela, Côte d’Ivoire, Peru, Bolivia, Guam, Myanmar (Burma), Qatar, Ecuador, Bulgaria, United Arab Emirates, Georgia, Mauritius, Czechia, Albania, Liberia, Belarus, Papua New Guinea, Guyana, Bahrain, Zambia, Namibia, North Macedonia, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Oman, Croatia, Réunion, Cuba, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Mongolia, Malta, Guatemala, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Niger, Ethiopia, Dominica, Congo – Kinshasa, St. Kitts & Nevis, Barbados, Costa Rica, Mozambique, Cambodia, Martinique, El Salvador, Lesotho, Botswana—your presence in this shared space carries meaning beyond what words can express.

Gratitude is more than an acknowledgment—it is a recognition of the unseen, the vast web of connection linking every individual to something greater. The search for understanding does not belong to one culture, one belief system, or one mind. It moves through all of us, revealing the essence of being beyond any division.

To every reader, to every soul that has journeyed through these thoughts—thank you. The exchange is sacred, and the dialogue continues.

Morgan O. Smith

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Inner Demons Turning Divine

What if the aspects of ourselves we fear the most are not meant to be exiled, but embraced? What if the so-called demons lurking in our psyche are merely misunderstood fragments of divine potential? This idea challenges conventional narratives of good versus evil, offering instead a profound opportunity for transformation.

The concept of demons often conjures images of malevolence and chaos, forces to be battled or suppressed. Yet, what we resist only persists, festering in the shadows of our subconscious. These “demons” may not be enemies to conquer but rather exiled parts of ourselves calling out for integration. They represent unmet needs, unresolved traumas, or unexpressed desires—the raw materials of our awakening, waiting to be alchemized into wisdom.

Consider anger. It is often labelled a destructive force, but beneath its surface lies a potent energy capable of fueling change. Anger can signal where boundaries have been violated or where injustice has been witnessed. When examined with awareness, it transforms from a blind rage into a catalyst for courage and action. The same applies to fear, envy, or despair. These emotions hold a mirror to the places where we feel disconnected from our true nature. Rather than condemning them, we can engage with them as messengers, seeking the divine spark hidden within their depths.

Spiritual traditions across cultures recognize this transformative potential. In Hinduism, Kali, the fierce goddess, embodies destruction and creation simultaneously. She is terrifying in her form yet revered for her power to dismantle illusion and birth truth. Similarly, Tibetan Buddhism offers practices for transforming wrathful deities into benevolent guides, illustrating that even the most frightening forces can reveal their sacred essence when approached with reverence.

On a personal level, this alchemy requires radical honesty and compassionate inquiry. When we cease to judge our inner demons and instead seek to understand them, we discover their hidden gifts. Shame may reveal a yearning for authenticity, while doubt might lead us to question limiting beliefs. By shining the light of awareness into the shadow, we liberate these energies and integrate them into our wholeness.

The path of transformation is not about erasing darkness but about learning to dance with it. Every demon holds a seed of divinity, and every shadow, when embraced, becomes a source of light. By acknowledging this, we dismantle the illusion of separation within ourselves and open to the vast, unified potential of our being.

Let us not fear our inner demons but recognize them as divine initiators, guiding us toward deeper self-knowledge and spiritual growth. Their presence invites us to reclaim the parts of ourselves we have abandoned, making us more complete, compassionate, and alive.

When we learn to see through the eyes of love, nothing remains unworthy of redemption—not even our darkest shadows.

Morgan O. Smith

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A Sacred Offering to Mankind

The phrase “dark night of the soul” evokes an existential reckoning, a confrontation with the deepest shadows within us. It is an intimate unravelling, a journey where the self is stripped of its illusions, attachments, and certainties. For many, this process feels like an unbearable plunge into suffering. Yet, it holds the potential to reveal a profound truth: the dissolution of the false self and the emergence of an awareness that transcends individual identity.

Taking on the pain and suffering of all mankind might seem like an impossible burden, yet it is precisely what this experience mirrors. It is not about martyrdom or an exaggerated sense of personal responsibility; instead, it speaks to the interconnected nature of all existence. In the depths of this dark night, the boundaries between “self” and “other” blur, allowing one to feel the collective anguish of humanity as their own.

This universal suffering is not a punishment but an invitation—a chance to awaken to the profound unity underlying all forms of separation. By embracing this shared pain, something extraordinary occurs: the heart begins to open, compassion takes root, and the seeds of wisdom sprout in the soil of surrender. The dark night asks, “Can you hold this pain without fleeing, without clinging to explanations, and without identifying with the suffering itself?”

When one says, “This suffering is a small price to pay,” it reflects a realization born of the dark night: the personal self is only a sliver of the infinite whole. In this light, suffering is no longer seen as a problem to solve but as a process to embrace. It transforms from an adversary into a teacher, pointing beyond the veils of duality to the indivisible unity of all that is.

The paradox of this experience is that as one holds the weight of the world’s suffering, it dissolves into something lighter than air. In letting go of resistance, the pain no longer feels like a prison. Instead, it becomes a portal to freedom—a space where all things are seen as perfect, even in their imperfection.

Emerging from the dark night does not mean returning to an unblemished sense of joy or comfort. It means carrying forward an alchemical knowing: the world’s suffering and its beauty are two sides of the same coin, inseparable and equally sacred. This realization births a new kind of strength—a quiet, humble courage that arises not from the need to control life but from a deep trust in its unfolding.

For those navigating this terrain, know that the dark night is not an end but a beginning. It is not a punishment but a grace, albeit one cloaked in shadows. It reveals that the pain and suffering of all mankind, though heavy, are but a small price to pay for the boundless freedom and love that emerges when the illusion of separation dissolves.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Moment of Awakening

Everything you see in existence is the product of an enlightened mind.

What happens in the precise moment of spiritual awakening? Words struggle to capture the boundlessness of that instant, but we can attempt to point toward the experience—like a finger directing attention to the moon, though never the moon itself.

All at once, the illusion of separation collapses. The lines drawn between “self” and “other,” between “here” and “there,” dissolve into an unbroken field of awareness. The mind, conditioned to cling to duality, surrenders its grip. What remains is not something new but something utterly timeless—what has always been.

This awakening is not a journey forward but a remembering. The veil of forgetfulness lifts, and the recognition strikes like lightning: everything you thought was “out there” is arising from within you. You see, not with the eyes but with the essence of Being itself, that all existence is the radiant emanation of a single conscious source.

This realization cannot be forced or manufactured. It is beyond the mind’s schemes and desires, a gift that arises when all effort falls away. There is no drumroll or grandiose announcement. There is only the silent immensity of presence—ordinary, and yet so complete that it feels as though the entire universe holds its breath.

What follows is often described as a paradox. You simultaneously feel as though you have become nothing, a formless void, and yet you also feel as though you have become everything. The birdsong is not separate from you. The breeze is not separate from you. Even the sorrow of the world beats within the rhythm of your own heart.

The clarity of this moment cannot be undone, though its intensity may soften as the mind reasserts its patterns. Yet something profound has shifted. You know, deep in your marrow, that existence is not fragmented. Every form and phenomenon, no matter how mundane or miraculous, is recognized as the outpouring of an enlightened mind.

To those who stand at the edge of this realization, clinging to the safety of concepts, there may be fear. The dissolution of “me” feels like annihilation. But on the other side of this fear is a freedom that cannot be described, only lived. The discovery is not that “you” are gone but that who you are is not confined to this fleeting identity. You are the stillness, the witnessing presence behind it all.

Everything you see in existence is the product of an enlightened mind—not as a creator separate from creation, but as the creative force manifesting itself endlessly. Every atom, every star, every fleeting thought is an expression of this unity, arising and dissolving within the infinite expanse of your true nature.

Profound awakening does not grant you something you lack. It reveals that nothing was ever missing. The world as you see it was never apart from you; it was you all along.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Source of All Cause and Effect

Who and What Is the Source of All Cause and Effect?

The eternal question arises: who or what governs the intricate dance of cause and effect? Is it me, you, everyone, or everything? Perhaps it is all of these and none of them simultaneously. This exploration leads us to a profound realization: the source is not separate from the flow, yet it transcends it.

Cause and effect are not isolated events. They are interconnected, forming an indivisible whole. To search for the source is to embark on a journey into the depths of consciousness itself. The mind craves a definitive answer, a singular origin to label, but the truth eludes such simplicity. It is neither here nor there, yet it manifests everywhere.

Every action we take, every thought that arises, ripples outward into the fabric of existence. Yet the source of these ripples does not lie solely in the individual. It is the interplay of infinite factors—the unmanifest potential giving birth to form and the dissolution of form back into stillness. This interplay is the source, and we are simultaneously its participants and expressions.

What does this mean for our experience of life? It calls for a radical shift in perspective. The ego sees itself as a doer, the originator of action and the controller of outcomes. But this belief dissolves when one observes deeply. The body breathes, the heart beats, and thoughts arise—all without volition. The same intelligence orchestrates the universe’s movements, from the spinning of galaxies to the opening of a flower.

To recognize that “me, you, everyone, and everything” is the source is to dissolve the illusion of separation. It is to see that cause and effect are not linear but cyclical, interwoven, and eternal. We are not spectators of this process. We are in the process.

This realization invites us to live with humility and grace. Instead of clinging to control or outcomes, we surrender to the flow of life, trusting in the intelligence that governs all things. In this surrender, we find freedom—not as passive observers, but as conscious participants in the dance of existence.

The question remains: who or what is the source of all cause and effect? It is both a question and an answer. It is not a thing to grasp but an experience to embody. You are the source. I am the source. The source is all there is.

Morgan O. Smith

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Nonduality and the Integral        

Untangling Two Profound Perspectives

When people speak about nonduality, they often weave together concepts that belong to the realm of the integral perspective. The two may seem intertwined, yet their essence is profoundly distinct. Recognizing this difference can deepen our understanding of both and expand our capacity for spiritual insight.

Nonduality points directly to the ultimate truth: the indivisibility of reality. It is the recognition that all distinctions are illusory. The subject-object split dissolves, revealing a seamless unity. It is not merely a philosophical perspective but an experiential truth—a recognition that transcends intellectual grasping. Nonduality is the realization that there is no “two,” only “one,” and even that word dissolves into silence.

Integral thinking, on the other hand, provides a comprehensive map of reality, embracing the complexity of human experience. It categorizes and contextualizes the subjective, objective, intersubjective, and interobjective dimensions of existence. Integral frameworks are invaluable for navigating personal and collective evolution, offering tools for harmonizing the many aspects of life.

The Key Distinction

Nonduality exists beyond frameworks, maps, or categories. It does not concern itself with the relative interplay of quadrants, stages, or states. Nonduality is the recognition that all such distinctions are themselves empty—useful only until their utility is seen through.

Integral thinking is rooted in relativity. It thrives on distinctions and relationships, aiming to integrate them into a cohesive understanding. It does not negate duality but works within it to foster greater awareness and wholeness. Integral thinking can support a journey toward nondual realization, but it remains distinct from the destination itself.

Why the Confusion?

The conflation arises because many seekers first encounter nonduality through conceptual frameworks, often presented in an integral context. The integral perspective’s ability to unify seemingly disparate truths can feel like a step toward nondual awareness. However, while the integral celebrates the diversity of perspectives, nonduality obliterates them, revealing a singular, indivisible presence.

The integral is a bridge; nonduality is the infinite expanse beyond the bridge. One operates within the realm of mind and relativity, while the other beckons toward the formless essence that precedes thought itself.

Moving Beyond Concepts

The beauty lies in recognizing that both have their place. Integral approaches help organize and clarify our understanding, guiding us toward greater clarity and balance in the relative world. Yet, true liberation comes when we let go of even the most exquisite maps and plunge into the direct experience of what is.

Nonduality is not something to be understood. It is what remains when all attempts at understanding fall away. To grasp this distinction is to open oneself to the ineffable—a leap that no framework can contain.

Morgan O. Smith

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The Dance of Suchness

Nonduality in Search of Itself

Nondual suchness, the ground of all being, appears as duality—not as a mistake, but as an exquisite unfolding of its nature. This dynamic play of form and formlessness is not a separation, but a movement within unity, a way for the infinite to experience itself through the finite. This paradox, where oneness expresses itself as multiplicity, invites profound contemplation.

Duality arises as the perceivable world of contrasts: light and shadow, self and other, birth and death. Yet, these distinctions are mere appearances, like waves on the ocean. Beneath them lies the seamless nondual reality, unmoving and eternal. Why, then, does suchness manifest itself in this manner?

The answer lies not in concepts but in direct experience. Suchness manifests as duality to embark on a journey of rediscovery. The world of form becomes a mirror in which the formless can witness itself. This is the essence of the human experience: a seeming separation that eventually dissolves into the realization that the observer and the observed, the seeker and the sought, are one.

This process is neither linear nor bound by time. It is an eternal play, where the unmanifest takes form and, through the constraints of duality, rediscovers its boundless nature. This unfolding is the essence of life itself—an ongoing revelation of unity within multiplicity.

The search for self is not a problem to be solved but a mystery to be embraced. Each moment offers an opportunity to dissolve the illusion of separation and recognize the timeless reality of suchness. The ordinary becomes extraordinary when seen through the lens of nonduality, where the play of duality is understood as a dance of wholeness seeking itself.

Recognizing this truth liberates the mind from its grasping and aversion. The journey of duality becomes an exploration, not a burden. Life, with all its joys and sorrows, becomes a sacred expression of the infinite exploring itself.

To awaken to this is to realize that the search itself was never necessary, for what was sought was always present, always whole. The seeker dissolves, leaving only the suchness that was always there—silent, infinite, complete.

Morgan O. Smith

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One Taste

Savouring the Infinite Donut of the Universe

There’s a flavour so profound, so complete, that a single bite satisfies every craving. Mystics call it “One Taste.” It’s the ultimate donut—shaped as a torus, mirroring the infinite, self-sustaining design of the universe itself. One bite of this cosmic delicacy and the hunger for more dissolve forever.

The torus represents the flow of all existence. Energy moves outward from the center, loops around, and folds back into itself—a continuous, unbroken cycle. Life itself arises and returns through this geometry, reflecting the interconnected nature of all things. When you take that metaphysical bite, it’s not just a snack; it’s communion with the whole.

The Flavour Beyond Flavour

This donut isn’t ordinary. It isn’t made of flour, sugar, or butter; it’s composed of awareness, presence, and unity. That first bite unveils the truth that all flavours—whether bitter or sweet, spicy or bland—are variations of one eternal essence.

You don’t just taste it; you become it. This realization dissolves the endless craving for more, the need to acquire, achieve, or complete. One bite and the existential hunger that drives human striving come to a halt. You’re no longer searching for fulfillment because you’ve already discovered that you are fulfillment.

The Geometry of Wholeness

The torus is a profound metaphor for life’s completeness. Everything flows from the center, and everything returns to it. This shape is mirrored in the structure of galaxies, the energy fields of the Earth, and even the patterns of human consciousness. Taking that first bite reveals that the “self” and the “universe” are not separate entities but expressions of one unified flow.

Once this truth is seen, nothing is ever the same. Life continues as it always has, but the endless striving for meaning and satisfaction falls away. The bite grants freedom, not by adding anything new, but by revealing what was always present: the infinite within the finite.

Beyond the Hunger

This realization doesn’t strip life of its richness; it enhances it. You’ll still savour the sweetness of love, the tang of sorrow, and the spice of adventure, but you’ll no longer mistake these flavours for something separate from yourself. The donut is no longer outside you; it’s everything you’ve ever been.

Craving transforms into gratitude. Striving gives way to stillness. You taste each moment fully, knowing that the universe itself is unfolding through you.

Why You’ll Never Have to Eat Again

One bite of this donut doesn’t mean rejecting life. It means living with such profound intimacy that every experience, no matter how ordinary, carries the flavour of infinity. This isn’t about ascetic denial or detachment—it’s about tasting the sacred in every breath, step, and interaction.

When you’ve tasted the ultimate donut, hunger ceases because there’s nothing left to grasp. Fulfillment isn’t in the future; it’s here. Every moment is saturated with the One Taste, echoing the truth that you and the universe are the same.

Take that bite, and savour it. Everything you’ve ever sought is already within it.

 Morgan O. Smith

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