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We stand at the apex of human achievement, or so we believe. We are the masters of the Earth, the architects of our own fate, wielding power over nature, technology, and life itself. Yet, in our quest for dominance, we have strayed from the very essence of what it means to be human. Like a beast that has abandoned its pack, we have disconnected ourselves from the natural world, the rhythms of life, and the dark, sacred cycles of death and rebirth that govern the universe.

We were once humble creatures, creatures of the Earth, living in tune with the flow of life. But somewhere along the way, we became something else. We evolved, yes, but not in ways that honored our ecological purpose. We reached for more—more power, more control, more wealth—and in doing so, we have poisoned the well of our own existence. Greed, capitalism, and the selfish hunger for survival have torn us from our place in the cosmos, and now, we walk a path of destruction, blind to the forces of entropy that lurk at our heels.

We are no different than the foxes, the bears, the fish. We were never meant to reign over the Earth. We were meant to exist as part of it. In our obsession with “progress,” we’ve forgotten that true advancement does not come from domination, but from connection—connection with the soil, the air, the creatures, and the spirits that have always walked beside us. If we were in tune with our true nature, we would see that we have a duty—not just to ourselves, but to every living being, every shadow that dances in the corners of our world.

Humanity had a choice—a choice between evolution and extinction, between enlightenment and corruption. We veered off course. The crossroads were many, and we kept choosing the wrong ones. But the path forward is not about going back, not about fixing the past. It is about stepping into the unknown, into the darkness, and reclaiming what was lost. We must turn away from the systems of power that keep us trapped in cycles of oppression and division. We must undo the shackles of ego, greed, and capitalism that bind us to a hollow existence.

We are star dust. We are echoes of the universe itself, fleeting, yet eternal. Our essence is not ours alone; it is the essence of all life. And yet, we squander it. We trap ourselves in a world of in-groups and out-groups, of borders and barriers. We forget that we are all bound by the same threads—flesh, breath, and the inevitability of death.

It is time to look into the void, not with fear, but with reverence. To honor the darkness, the nothingness from which all things emerge. We must accept our place within this vast, unknowable universe, not as rulers, but as participants in an eternal dance. The systems that divide us must crumble. The false hierarchies must fall. In their place, we must build something new—a world where compassion, equity, and love for the natural world guide every choice we make.

This is not just a political revolution—it is a cosmic one. A return to the primal forces that birthed us, a rediscovery of the rituals and wisdoms that lie dormant within us all. It is the quiet revolution of the soul, the reclaiming of our place in the dark, the acknowledgement that we are both insignificant and divine. We are fleeting sparks of stardust, and we are more powerful than we can ever understand.

So, let us choose differently. Let us choose a path of humility, a path that honors the Earth and all her creatures. Let us choose to be part of the greater whole, to serve—not as rulers, but as guardians. In the end, the revolution we seek is not just one of the world—it is one of the spirit.

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“Be afraid of nothing. Hating none, giving love to all, feeling the love of God, seeing His presence in everyone, and having but one desire - for His constant presence in the temple of your consciousness - that is the way to live in this world.” ― Paramahansa Yogananda, In the Sanctuary of the Soul: A Guide to Effective Prayer

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The Subconscious Speaks

Speak softly, for the mind does not know the difference.

Whisper words of love, and they will root deep,

but cast stones of judgment, and the echoes will bruise you.

For the subconscious is not a stranger to your voice—

it is the mirror, the echo, the silent witness

that knows no name but yours.

Call another foolish, and the mind folds its hands,

nodding solemnly, engraving the insult upon your own skin.

Say, They are unworthy, and the words slip through the veil,

etching themselves into the marrow of your being.

For every outward wound you seek to carve,

the blade turns inward first.

But speak light, and light shall return.

Offer kindness, and the self blooms in quiet splendor.

To lift another is to lift yourself,

to wound another is to bleed unseen.

For the mind is a child,

taking every whisper as law,

unquestioning, unyielding, absolute.

And so, what will you tell yourself today?

What lullaby will you hum into the depths of your soul?

Know this—every word spoken is a spell,

and the mind is always listening.

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I searched for God and found only myself. I searched for myself and found only God. If God wish to hide it would be inside a human being as this would be the last place man will look. The consciousness is light. The light is a part of the formless thought that manifests itself at different levels based on frequencies. We are in the lowest, denser realm, and to us, it appears that everything is materialistic. That is the ultimate illusion. God, the formless thought, is the energy manifesting in different realms by vibrating on different frequencies ending in our denser realm 3D. Much like your thoughts bring forth your materialistic dreams, as you dream, you believe you are experiencing a physical reality. Whether you accept it or not, this phenomenon is observed in the Quantum Double-Slit experiment. When light particles are not measured, they behave like non-solid waves; their solid manifestation occurs only when you attempt to measure them. While many propose that a conscious decision to measure the particles is what transforms them into particles instead of waves, consider the possibility that this decision to measure already took place in higher dimensions. After all, our materialistic illusion is the final manifestation. So, even though we believe we consciously decide to measure and observe, with the Quantum Realm seemingly anticipating our actions, what if the quantum realm already knew we would attempt to measure it?Everyone has the light inside them. That light is the fractal of the Source Consciousness.

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“The One Truth the sages call by many names.” ~ Rig Veda

 The Vedas have guided our religious direction for ages and will continue to do so for generations to come. And they will forever remain the most comprehensive and universal of all ancient Hindu scriptures.

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There is a very simple secret to being happy. Just let go of your demand on this moment. Any time you have a demand on the moment to give you something or remove something, there is suffering. Your demands keep you chained to the dream state of conditioned mind. The problem is that when there is a demand, you completely miss what is now. Letting go applies to the highest sacred demand, and even to the demand for love. If you demand in some subtle way to be loved, even if you get love, it is never enough. In the next moment, the demand reasserts itself, and you need to be loved again. But as soon as you let go, there is knowing in that instant that there is love here already. The mind is afraid to let go of its demand because the mind thinks that if it lets go, it is not going to get what it wants - as if demanding works. This is not the way things work. Stop chasing peace and stop chasing love, and your heart becomes full. Stop trying to be a better person, and you are a better person. Stop trying to forgive, and forgiveness happens. Stop and be still.

Emptiness Dancing

Adyashanti

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✦Reality is an illusion✦

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A tree is also Brahman. It has no speech. It has consciousness but it has no sense of individuality (body-consciousness).

Brahman is acting through all the five elements. You are aware of this due to your sense 'I am. Therefore meditate only on your consciousness.

It is universal.

The One who knows that 'He is' has neither name nor form.

Consciousness and the feeling 'I am' are not different.

What do you take yourself to be?

You are consciousness only.

Because it is in the body, you take it to be yours.

Otherwise, it is universal. You take a pot full of water from the ocean and call it yours!

That which is known is untruth, and that which is unknown is the Truth.

Once maya is realized, are you going to hold onto it?

Do not do anything.

Just understand.

Maya is the name you have given to phenomena. When a child is born, you can give it any name you like.

Actually, it has no name.

All experiences are temporary.

No one can experience the Truth.

Can you ever become the Truth?

Can one put on an act of Truth?

Maya means a flood of experiences on a stage of experience.

The knower is the Absolute.

He is not an individual.

Maya is consciousness, the knowingness. It is there in all living beings. Your true nature and your consciousness are not the same. It acts during the waking stage and acts during sleep as well. This experience is called maya. Maya treats the ignorant jiva as if he is a slave. Consciousness is never steady. It is steady only when it forgets itself.

In spite of being gross, worldly experiences are subtle.

The mind may appear to be subtle, yet it is gross.

One understands that he knows but can he demonstrate that knowledge?

It is subtle. Every being is enjoying the behavior of the five elements. The highest courage is to have the conviction that you are not the body.

Catch hold of the feet of your consciousness and then act.

MEDITATIONS with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj.

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Challenge Your Assumptions

proactively questioning the beliefs, viewpoints, and hypotheses you hold as true, with the aim of discovering new insights, exploring alternative perspectives, and improving decision-making.

It's a process of critically examining the underlying beliefs and assumptions that shape your thinking and actions.

By questioning assumptions, you can become aware of biases that might be influencing your judgment.

Challenging assumptions can lead to new ideas and innovative solutions.

By considering different perspectives, you can make more informed and effective decisions.

Ask yourself why you believe certain things and if there might be other possibilities.

Talk to people with different backgrounds and experiences to gain a broader understanding of a situation.

Be willing to reconsider your beliefs and assumptions when presented with new information.