So the universe hates itself. This explains a lot.
Growing pains of an emerging consciousness.
Not looking forward to it’s teenage years
It’s amazing how popular this ancient philosophical metaphysical perspective is. Even Stephen Colbert, a devout Catholic, responded with a similar concept when asked in his questionnaire what happens when we die?
Moksha (Hinduism), Nirvana (Buddhism), returning to the Tao (Taoism), Neoplatonism (ancient Greece), Fanaa (Sufism/Mystical Islam) - over millenia, so many traditions have been captivated by the idea of rejoining with “the One”.
Within Hinduism is the nonthestic framework promoted by Adi Shankara known as Advaita Vedanta which is Sanskrit for nonduality. This takes the concept even further, positing that we are one eternally and that individuality / self are spiritual Maya or illusion.
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I remember when I believed this. How I wish it were true
Take some shrooms and you’ll see it
It’s amazing how popular this ancient philosophical metaphysical perspective is. Even Stephen Colbert, a devout Catholic, in his final episode responded with a similar concept when asked in his questionnaire what happens when we die?
Moksha (Hinduism), Nirvana (Buddhism), returning to the Tao (Taoism), Neoplatonism (ancient Greece), Fanaa (Sufism/Mystical Islam) - over millenia, so many traditions have been captivated by the idea of rejoining with “the One”.
Within Hinduism is the nonthestic framework promoted by Adi Shankara known as Advaita Vedanta which is Sanskrit for nonduality. This takes the concept even further, positing that we are one eternally and that individuality / self are spiritual Maya or illusion.
FTFY
Encapsulates some actual serious philosophies!
Through our eyes, the universe is perceiving itself. Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies. We are the witnesses through which the universe becomes conscious of its glory, of its magnificence - Alan Watts
And then there’s another one about trying to separate the waves from the ocean, but I can’t find it. So here’s another Watts.
You didn’t come into this world You came out of it, like a wave from the ocean.
Alan Watts rules - or did.
OP should watch “Look Outside” lore videos
When a Mayan says
IN LAKE'CH,
he meansI AM ANOTHER YOURSELF.deleted by creator
It funny, this concept communicates how personal conciousness is an illusion… but the personification and active voice when describing the universe in this fashion is also an illusion.
