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Love Is Something That Transcends Everything And Connects Us Without Any Limits.
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And that is the beauty of it all — you see, even if something contradicts itself, it can still be true; the wisdom lies in paradox: life is both meaningful and meaningless; nothing matters and yet everything matters; we can make no difference but we can also make all the difference; we are both everything and nothing; all of it and none of it. The conclusion being: the key to the Truth is found in paradox; the method or process by which this realization comes to be experienced and expressed — be it Zen, Yoga, the Paradox of the Absurd, or something else — doesn’t really matter, and what does, is that one embarks on a journey. Although there are many paths to take, there is only one journey to which we are called; although there are many paths to the top of the mountain, the view is always the same — see?
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I AM Calm, I AM Complete, I AM Confident, I AM Compassionate.
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The undeniable truth of the material world is the truth of change or impermanence; the world changes all the time, and the more we try to hold onto the good times — the more we suffer; the same is the case for the bad times as well — the more we fight against, resist and reject — the more we suffer. People’s ignorance over the nature of change is the ultimate cause of suffering. We desire to hold on to what we value, and we suffer when life’s inevitable process of change separates us from those things. Even though we like to hold on to things, to own and possess as many things as possible — the inevitable truth is that nothing is ours to keep, which goes on to say that when the time comes for us to leave this physical world, we take nothing with us; we leave everything behind us, including our own bodies. The more we learn to accept and embrace this truth, the more peace we will feel in our hearts, and the easier it will become for us to deal with life’s many changes and challenges.
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I AM Prosperous, I AM Abundant, I AM Wonderful, I AM Grateful.
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With regard to overload of information, it is worth highlighting the following truth: there are huge amounts of information out there in the world, but very little substance, quality, or significance. And so you see, it appears that we have become desensitized to information, and so it seems that we have lost our inherent curiosity along the way. As a result, we generalize more and specify less, and so it goes that our ability to learn is greatly impacted by the amount of knowledge we can acquire; both our ability to learn and ability to recall what we have learned is significantly reduced, you see? All too often we act like we know everything there is to know about life, and nothing could be further from the truth. You see, in this day and age, it seems as though we know more and understand less; it seems as though we look more and see less. In the same vein, we hear more and listen less, and so it goes that like a sponge, we absorb both influences and useless information around us without even realizing it. This, in turn, shapes us and makes us what we are today — see?
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A Living Experience of Wholeness Is Achieved By Opening Fully To Our Own Pure Awareness.
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Although the Essence of Zen may be impossible to capture in words, it doesn’t mean that we cannot discuss Zen. In fact, it can be immensely helpful to discuss Zen — what it is, and what it isn’t. On that note, it is important to keep in mind that language is an external representation of what we perceive or experience — often times used to denote and describe past events. And because language cannot ever describe the true essence of our existence and our experience of it, we are forced to use signs and symbols in an effort to express something that is very much inexpressible. Thus, no matter what we say, it will always be limited and insufficient to capture the essence that can only be experienced directly — this is especially true with everything Zen related. You see, words can only point to the direct experience which goes beyond any words and definitions. Language can only convey an idea of what direct experiencing is like and what it isn’t; experiencing reality just-as-it-is means that it has to be expressed in daily life — not in words, ideas or concepts.
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Awaken the Living Awareness Within Glossary
Paradox is a statement that contradicts itself, and when investigated might actually be true. Paradoxical statements may seem completely self-contradictory, but they can be used to reveal deeper truths. To understand paradox means accommodating different viewpoints within a broader perspective. As an example: understanding creation out of nothing or just simply ‘ex nihilo,’ one must appreciate paradox and learn to see opposites as complementary which are equally important parts of the whole. You see, the wisdom lies in paradox: even if something contradicts itself, it can still be true; some would call this ‘coincidentia oppositorum,’ or just simply Unity of Opposites. A thing is both what it is and what it is not, and yet it somehow escapes contradiction – that’s how the Miracle of Life is possible.
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To Infinity And Beyond (Inspiration Vibration).
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In a way, the human condition, from which the false sense of self originates and springs — is a collective story, an unstructured narrative we buy into and believe in. This collective condition, or story, if you will — has shaped not only the individuals themselves, but also our culture. You see, stories are the foundation of our lives and character, and because our lives are influenced by the stories we tell, they have the power to create our reality. This is why the stories we tell ourselves can make or break our future. Without awareness, we give our personal power to the story, and in so doing, the story writes itself. But with awareness, we recover the control of our story, and in so doing, we can choose what stories we believe, and in turn we can change the old story to better fit our needs and values.
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Remind Yourself That You Don't Have To Do What Everyone Else Is Doing.
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Here we should challenge ourselves by asking the question: Is it possible that we could see humans not through reified concepts such as ‘person’, ‘soul’ or ‘self’, but to see ourselves and our fellow human beings through the lens of perfect understanding — as empty of inherent, unchanging permanent self. This means that at the highest level of understanding there is no need to identify as a person, soul or self. There is just pure being, pure awareness — unchanging state free from all ideas, concepts, and definitions. Of all the words we have in our vocabulary, awareness is best suited to describe our core essence, for you see, whatsoever you can see, whatsoever you can understand, and whatsoever you can interpret — will not be of much use. This is because the seer is not the seen, which goes on to say that whatsoever you can see — you are not that. This includes thoughts, feelings, dreams, desires, memories, imaginations, projections, and so on and so forth. What you are, though, is awareness; and awareness is transcendental to all that it can see — the observer is beyond the observed.
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In a crystal we have clear evidence of a formative life principle, and though we cannot understand the life of a crystal, it is nonetheless a living being. - Nikola Tesla
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As one grows in understanding of oneself, the Mystery of Life unfolds itself like a lotus of countless petals. The deeper investigation and understanding happens through the processes of Self-Realization & Self-Actualization — realizing one’s deepest desires and capacities, fulfilling the possibilities of one’s potential; expressing one’s creativity, quest for spiritual enlightenment, pursuit of knowledge, and desire to give to society. On that note, the highest possible desire is to know thyself — in other words, Self-Realization and its natural progression, Self-Actualization. Eventually this inward focus can lead to an experience of one’s ultimate true nature — such as Kensho and Satori; and even beyond experience itself to a dimension that is empty of any experience or sense of self, such as Samadhi and Enlightenment. And so you see, when one becomes realized and actualized, one does not simply know life — one is life, one is existence, one is awareness, one is knowledge, one is wisdom — without any sense of separation.
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Awaken the Living Awareness Within Glossary
A paradigm is the collection of ideas and assumptions that pass from one generation to the next and which seem to be immutable. The paradigm shift, then, is when the paradigm shifts. In this process, everything that no longer serves its purpose – begins to fade away, to be replaced with something else; and with it goes all the old, outdated and outmoded structures that are limiting us – both as individuals and as a species. This in turn gives way to a new understanding, a new way of seeing, a new way of living, being, and doing. Paradigm shifts are necessary for growth and transformation.
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My Mission in Life is not merely to survive, but to Thrive and to do so with some Passion, Some Compassion, Some Humor, and some Style.
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In part, this is the result of scientific materialism — a view that physical reality is the only reality there is; that all things are composed of material, and all phenomena (including consciousness) are the result of material interactions; that the brain creates consciousness and that consciousness cannot survive without the brain; that the death of the brain is the death of the individual and the death of consciousness. The lens through which we perceive the world and ourselves has a tremendous effect on us, both individually and collectively. As a result, we begin to formulate a belief that we are only these limited physical bodies and mind. This belief begins to ingrain in us the idea that we are nothing but a product of an amoral, evolutionary process — an accident, if you will — insignificant creatures in a vast cosmos; and because of this, we live in constant fear that the limited self we have identified with — will die, cease to exist, and return to nothing.
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Like mentioned earlier, we are blinded by our hubris and denial of things obvious, so much so that we often think that we have discovered some of the great truths of life; some even believe that they have cracked the mystery of life through some sort of equation or formula. But alas, the honest truth is that science alone cannot solve the ultimate mystery of life, simply because we ourselves are an intrinsic part of the mystery that we are trying to solve. Therefore, it is obvious that we need to better understand ourselves to understand the universe, nature, and life itself, you see? We need to better understand how we relate to the world and to one another – how we are in the world, how we relate to where we are, and how we act towards other people. Other such explorations would include such considerations as why we are the way we are, and what it all means for who we as individuals and as a species want to become.
By virtue of the aforementioned, it is paramount to highlight the following truth: it is evident that in the coming decades science is poised to explore the mystery of consciousness – a new and ancient world of Souls and Eternal Spirit – the Inner Universe of the Mind (Innerverse). And so you see, just as we are now discovering that consciousness is distributed through every cell of the body, soon we may discover that it is distributed in every photon or particle of light throughout the universe and beyond. The realization is indeed dawning on us that the universe may actually be conscious in every part of itself. This new understanding may help to modify the deeply entrenched belief that spirit and nature are separate and distinct.
Against this backdrop, we can see that science and philosophy would need to ask different kinds of questions and explore other ways of knowing beyond the limits of reason and the limited spectrum of the senses, which goes on to say that there are other ways of knowing – such as feeling, intuition and direct knowing – direct experience of non-sensory realities; these types of knowing are equally valid and need to be encouraged, honored and developed, would you agree? It follows, then, that if we cultivate these types of knowing, we can begin to see Existential Intelligence become more prominent in the population, you see? Existential Intelligence can be seen as the ability to be sensitive to, or have the capacity for, conceptualizing or tackling deeper or larger questions about human existence – the proclivity to pose and ponder questions about life, death, and ultimate realities.
This type of intelligence is needed and welcomed as we move toward a new era of awareness. As such, it can be said that it is an essential prerequisite to possess this kind of intelligence in a larger population for us to make a population-wide shift in paradigm. And so you see, if this were to happen, it in itself would be, precisely, the said metaphysical paradigm shift. This kind of metaphysical paradigm shift may eventually restore our lost sense of connection with the Sacred Earth and a Conscious Universe. This is because, on a deeper level, Existential Intelligence includes the capacity to transcend the physical and material aspects of life, and hence the ability to experience heightened states of consciousness, by which the ability of utilizing spiritual resources to solve problems comes to fruition.
As indicated earlier in this section, it requires new ways of going about things to take us from mechanical to natural, from machines to ecosystems, from straight lines to curves, from hierarchies to networks; to see not just the parts but to see the whole, not just analyze but to synthesize. This change of paradigms means not only shifting our thinking from the parts to the whole, but also from structure to process. In this new paradigm, we consciously recognize and acknowledge that we are an inseparable part of a Living Universe, which means that we are aware that process is primary and every structure we observe is a manifestation of an underlying process, which makes them living structures – and these together form a living system – see? Ultimately, the understanding of living structures is inextricably linked to understanding renewal, change and transformation. Therefore, the shift of perspective from the parts to the whole can also be seen as a shift from objects to relationships.
Let us go deeper. A simple observation shows that all living systems are non-linear in nature – their basic pattern of organization are networks; all non-linear networks have emerging and flexible structures. At each level, the living system is an integrated whole with smaller components, while at the same time being a part of a larger whole. Living systems are integrated wholes whose properties cannot be reduced to those of smaller parts. Their essential or “systemic” properties are properties of the whole which none of the parts have – they arise from patterns of organization that are characteristic of a particular class of systems. Ultimately, as Quantum Physics has shown – there are no parts at all, for you see, what we call a part is merely a pattern in an inseparable web of relationships.
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Throughout the living world, we find living systems nesting within other living systems, which means that nature has learned how to create organisms that grow and self-organize without planning – still working in unison. To give an example: cells combine to form tissues, tissues to form organs, and organs to form organisms. Material world, therefore – ultimately, is a network of inseparable patterns of relationships. This means that also the Earth as a whole is an Intelligent Living System. In other words, an autopoietic system – self-producing, self-perpetuating, self-organizing, self-maintaining and self-regulating intelligent system.
Understanding the pattern of self-organization is the key to understanding the essential nature of life. So therefore, to understand these types of non-linear living systems, we need to use a new kind of thinking. Instead of limited, linear, serial processing – we should be using unlimited, non-linear, parallel mental processing. This upgraded version of operating includes a new way of thinking that would be more in the lines of a direct acknowledgement and instant knowing – the type that is demonstrated to a large degree in this book. If we shift our perception from linear to non-linear, we can see possibilities emerge that were once invisible. In this way, we are changing our behaviors and attitudes from self-assertive to integrative, from rational to intuitive, from reductionist to holistic, and from separation to connectedness. For the sake of analogy, rather than seeing water as merely a physical element necessary for life, we should acknowledge it as a transformational agent that can lead us into new fresh ways of innovative thinking and action – see?
Let us end this chapter and section with the following words. Non-linear way of operating is based on the universal behavioral patterns of non-linear living networks – it provides a hopeful, creative, peaceful, and ecologically harmonic framework to experience the world around and within us. Non-linear way of operating demonstrates Unconditional Love (Agape – Universal Love, Loving-Kindness and Compassion) as its ethical value and guiding principle, which is the core of Spiritual Intelligence. This new way of looking at the world has its roots on the wisdom of the ancients, on the already established “Systems Thinking,” and “Systems Intelligence,” but also on the emerging new type of intelligence that we don’t currently have words for – resembling the aforementioned Existential Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence; it involves thinking not only in terms of process, relationships, patterns, and context, but also in terms of energy, frequency, vibration, consciousness, and awareness. This new way of thinking and seeing the world and ourselves can be seen as a form of intelligence that celebrates the Miracle of Life in many different ways on many different levels. Although not always immediately obvious, this new type of intelligence is a big part of the discussion throughout this book.
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Earth As A Whole Is An Intelligent Living System - An Autopoietic System: Self-Producing, Self-Perpetuating, Self-Organizing, Self-Maintaining and Self-Regulating Intelligent System.
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The existence itself is an interplay of these patterns of energy in an ever-fluid relationship. In essence, all life is living and vibrating energy, and therefore we are immersed in an ocean of vibration, in an ocean of frequency, in an ocean of consciousness. The energy that is around and within us flows and moves in constant, ever-changing currents through time and space. We as human beings are calling this timeless play of light and its shadow, simply, “life.” In other words, the very structure of existence revolves around holographically patterned living fractals, which are a play of light and its shadow — Infinity, reflecting from itself — appearing to itself as a multiplicity of finite worlds, refracting itself into a multiplicity of finite minds. All this, residing in consciousness, inside which a flame of Living Awareness infinitely flickers. Infinite Living Awareness expressing itself, dancing the Cosmic Dance — a constant cycle of expansion and contraction. In this holographically patterned Infinite Fractal of Creation, everything contains the seeds of everything else — even the smallest particle contains the seeds...
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In The Coming Decades, Science Is Poised To Explore The Mystery of Consciousness. A New And Ancient World Of Souls And Eternal Spirit - Innerverse.
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We as human beings are, indeed, well informed on trivia, but when it comes to fundamentals, it is imperative to ask ourselves: Do we really know anything at all? We have convinced ourselves into thinking that we know something about everything, and yet the honest truth is that we don’t actually seem to know anything about anything. At best, our knowledge is only partial and incomplete. You see, in every field of knowledge, what we know is infinitesimal compared with what we don’t know. As our understanding grows, so does our ignorance; as our sphere of knowledge increases, so does the amount of ignorance — the boundary between the known and the unknown. The more we know, the more exposed we are to our ignorance. And likewise, the more we are exposed to our ignorance, the more prone we are to hubris — one of the greatest shortcomings of us human beings, you see? Considering the aforementioned question regarding the beginning of wisdom, let me ask you this: Is it not, then, wisdom to break free from old ways of thinking and seeing?
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Consciousness Is The Next Great Frontier - For Science, For Philosophy, For Our Personal And Collective Well-being.
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That said, a good way to start the discussion about this topic would probably be through something that evokes a sense of awe and wonder, if not sheer mystery and marvel, don’t you think? As we have learned from the previous chapters, the probability of life existing at all is infinitesimal — the odds against the existence of life on Earth are said to be on the order of 10^10^123 — a figure so large that one could not possibly even write the number down. And yet, amidst all the odds against — here we are. This gives us some perspective with regard to the rarity of intelligent life in the universe. And not only that, but it also gives us the perspective needed to see the preciousness of human life with more clarity. The creation of our fine-tuned universe and intelligent life in it — the two unfathomably rare, if not mystical occurrences, makes it clear that the universe we find ourselves in — has a purpose: to facilitate intelligent life, which makes it a purposeful universe, does it not? Wouldn’t this then suggest that also human beings have a purpose?
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Awaken the Living Awareness Within Glossary
Scientism is the claim that science is the only source of knowledge. In essence, scientism sees science as the absolute and only justifiable access to the truth.
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Now, if one takes a moment to consider everything we have already discussed in this book, it becomes evident that our inability to see “beyond the box” has had a significant impact on our ingenuity, which in turn has prevented us – if not solely, at least largely, from utilizing everything we have already discovered in the world of science in creative, innovative and beneficial ways. We have made major strides, yes, but we still have a long way to go; to get to a place where we can live in harmony with each other and the Earth; to get to a place where we can live happily and comfortably with less, but with more of what we truly need and less of what we don’t. You see, living more is found in loving more, giving more, and sharing more. As things stand, in regard to the current paradigm, here is where we make our biggest mistake. You see, humans as we know humans, usually do the right thing, but for the wrong reasons – more often than not, we are motivated by personal gain rather than the common good. Is it not, then, right here, where we need a shift in perspective, a different lens through which to consider what is good and wholesome, what is constructive and what is not, what is beneficial and what is harmful, what is sustainable and what is unsustainable?
Unfortunately, as things stand, we as human beings seem to be driven by power, profit and financial gain more than anything else, which goes on to say that people tend to value personal gain and success above the common good and the well-being of others. In a broader sense, this means that we’re not willing to openly share truthful and relevant information without a price tag. Regardless of the field, information and findings, experimental designs and solutions that could be of immense benefit to everyone, foremost of which are, obviously, anything health related – are tightly kept secrets. These types of secrets often exist in layers, with some secrets buried under other secrets. All because of monetary and political interests that benefit the few at the expense of the many.
The relationship between politics and corporate interests has been well established, and thus it can be said to be common knowledge – nothing new in that; it is the shady morals, weak or non-existent code of ethics, and questionable strategies with opaque disclosures that do most harm. Apart from the political arena, most prominently we see this play out in the world of science and research. Secrecy, half-truths, and corporate interests are the things that keeps them moving – that is not to say progressing – two completely different things, you see? And so it goes that, as things stand, scientific knowledge that shapes our perceptions and understandings of the world is influenced by political competition and pressure, which in turn is influenced by privileged cohorts with money and power. This is particularly harmful because not only does scientific knowledge shape our view of the world, but also our beliefs and prejudices, values and attitudes, actions and behaviors, and ultimately – our consensus reality – see?
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The relationship between science and politics has been well established, with the politicization of science becoming increasingly apparent in recent years, having extended into nearly every scientific field, including biology, physics, medicine, and the social sciences. With the current paradigm, not only do we blur the information and skew the results, but we also bury the truthful and relevant information with misinformation and disinformation; and on top of that, we also silence those who dare to speak the truth or challenge the status-quo, regardless of the field, you see? Awful lot of resources are spent and much effort put into criticising and discrediting such people and their work. To someone who is observant and has a keen eye for detail, it may be impossible to notice that there seems to be an ongoing invisible war of narratives, of ideas, of knowledge – or the lack thereof. The battleground is our minds and hearts – see? What it comes down to is consciousness, and moreover – awareness, or the lack thereof.
Despite tremendous advances in so many fields, we still have great suffering in the world, and thus humanity continues to face enormous difficulties and problems. Many of these problems are directly linked to, and partly, if not solely, caused by the aforementioned status-quo, but there is another aspect to it, too. Considering that personal suffering stems mainly from craving and ignorance – the same naturally applies to the suffering that afflicts us on a collective scale. We humans are beings who are particularly good at ignoring problems and their causes; we are beings who like to blame others and not take responsibility for our actions. And since humans are not isolated beings, their interpersonal actions have much greater consequences and impact than most realize. Is it not true, then, that our tendency to be irresponsible inflicts suffering upon others? To inflict suffering upon others is to become more deeply involved in ignorance, deepening the problems we already have – see?
We as the collective human species – as humanity, have many shortcomings which are becoming more and more pronounced as the century progresses. However, we can overcome these shortcomings and the difficulties they bring with them – if we truly so desire, you see? Not only do we lack the will to do what is fair and just, but we hide behind our ignorance and wrap ourselves in a self-righteousness, and so it goes that regardless of the field, we prefer to acknowledge, credit, and support those who do the same – those who keep up a facade. And so you see, those who we deem as leaders, teachers, specialists, and community leaders, are not always ethical, looking out for our best interest, or the real deal – no matter how much they claim to be. Blinded by groupthink, masses are doing the same – supporting, cheering, embracing and glorifying people who keep up a facade. In so doing, people give their acceptance and consent for this vicious cycle to continue. As a result, wealth and power is concentrating at the top, into evermore fewer hands, increasing the gap between the haves and have nots, resulting in growing inequality and deepening poverty. And so you see, through ignorance, people are co-creating this privileged cohort – a small club of powerful and influential people who run the world through a complex web of lies and deceit. It’s a small club, and most of us are not in it – even those who think they are, probably aren’t – see?
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By virtue of the aforementioned with regard to paradigm shift, it is paramount to highlight the following truth: we are so driven by greed, power and profit that even scientific ethics are largely guided by the commercial interests of corporate industry. The politicization of science has reached a point where even scientists do not examine their own motives very closely. The code of ethics of those scientists who are driving the scientific progress seems to be tied to our current paradigm through which we perceive ourselves as separate from everything else. This obviously leaves the question lingering whether there is any code of ethics at all these days, you see? Does it not, then, require a fundamental shift of paradigms – a metaphysical one, if we are to go beyond the limits of our current paradigm, to overcome our shortcomings and the difficulties they bring with them? This brings us to openness and transparency, which are the pillars of truth, trust, and progress – pivotal in many ways, yet too often forgotten or ignored, undervalued and overlooked.
Here we should ask ourselves: What good would science do if theories and ideas, findings, concepts and experimental designs would not be shared openly with the public? Are we currently doing so, or is it all for show – a facade? And so you see, to advance further, there would have to be a true shift in values – the pillars of truth, trust, and progress: openness and transparency are a good place to start. And so you see, we would need to incorporate the art of giving and sharing into the world of science, research and technology in such a way that it truly and equally benefits all of humanity rather than just the privileged few. For that to happen, we need a shift of perspective, so that we can see, recognize, and acknowledge that the good of others is also the good of oneself. Another way of saying the same is through negation: the suffering of the world is our own suffering as well – see? If this were to happen – a shift toward genuine openness and transparency, it in itself, would be a paradigm shift, would it not? Here we can but imagine what the world would be like, if we all – as the collective humanity, would strive for happiness and pursue the Ultimate Truth.
Now, let us explore this further. In this kind of metaphysical paradigm shift, we move from the state of separation and isolation to the experience of unity, from selfishness to altruism, from fear to trust, from competition to cooperation, and transition from hate to love, gratitude and forgiveness. It is this inner movement that will introduce us to a new era of awareness. If we are to make this leap into a new era of awareness, we need to be willing to explore new horizons, boldly push the boundaries beyond the accepted norms and conventions, leaving no rock unturned when seeking better ways of doing things; we need to be willing to collaborate with each other like never before, so that we can find better ways and solutions to mitigate and overcome future challenges. When we work together on a common goal, we can achieve things beyond our greatest imagination.
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Unfortunately, our current paradigm through which we perceive ourselves as separate from everything else, has led to a situation where instead of truth, openness and transparency – secrecy, hubris and ignorance are the guiding principles of today’s corporations and institutions; it is in these places where most of the scientific research and experiments are done. There are exceptions, of course; however, this seems to be a growing trend, you see? In this type of climate, with shady morals, weak or non-existent code of ethics, and questionable strategies with opaque disclosures, scientific experiments are running rampant. By the political, financial, and juridical means and mechanisms these entities seem to get away with almost anything. The aforementioned political, financial, and juridical entities in and of themselves are another can of worms entirely, and is left out of the discussion for the sake of simplicity. With regard to scientific experiments: shrouded with secrecy, we are fed half-truths all the time, and quite conveniently these half-truths are presented as facts and then marketed to us as “discoveries.” No one knows the true extent of the costs, problems, and other issues involved in these experiments.
One of our main shortcomings as humans is hubris – it may even be the greatest of them all. You see, in our hubris, we often think that we have discovered some of the great truths of life, and thus we are trying our best to perfect everything through science and technology. Both of them are works in progress – science being a construction that emerges at a very specific juncture in the history of humanity, and technology its practical application. While all this may come with good intentions – perfecting everything, it is precisely those good intentions that often lead us astray, which is another way of saying that “the road to hell is paved with good intentions,” as they say. In other words, good intentions, when acted upon, may have long-lasting, unintended consequences. You see, the honest truth is that we cannot perfect nature – everything is already perfect; it is our perception that needs adjustment, not the external aspects of life – see?
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