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Now that we have established a base of understanding about the main themes of the book, we are ready to delve into a more complex topic, that of Intelligence. This is a wonderful way to conclude this introductory section as it crystallizes some of the more important themes which are woven through previous chapters. This part of the Prologue can be considered as a continuation of the chapter titled About Writing Style – its purpose is to delve deeper into the process known as Holofractographic Intelligent Emergence – an intelligent process which is based on both holographic and fractal principles. Essentially, this chapter was written to open up a discussion on the topic of Life’s Intelligence. As such, here, in this chapter, we are not so much concerned about the form of intelligence we typically see in humans. Instead, what we are most interested in is Intelligence – emphasis on the capital letter, or more aptly, Living Intelligence within Life itself.

On that note, if we did want to talk about intelligence with regard to human beings, we would be talking about Spiritual Intelligence, or Existential Intelligence – and in a way, we will; you see, it is an essential prerequisite to possess this kind of intelligence to be able to even talk about it, let alone talk about Living Intelligence within Life itself, you see? So, what is this kind of intelligence, exactly? In short, 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. 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 regards to Spiritual Intelligence, it demonstrates not only Unconditional Love (Agape – Universal Love, Loving-Kindness and Compassion) as its ethical value and guiding principle, but also Self-Awareness that is key to many essential aspects of this type of intelligence, such as mindfulness, humility, holism, compassion, and the capacity to be virtuous. It is worth noting that spiritual experiences are but precursors to something deeper. You see, in order for spiritual experiences to evolve into Spiritual Intelligence, an individual must seek to understand the meaning of those experiences and integrate them mindfully into the totality of one’s life. Intelligence is critical to this process because the experiences can have profound effect not only intellectually and psychologically, but also biologically and interpersonally. Furthermore, individuals seeking to develop Spiritual Intelligence need to learn to tolerate uncertainty and paradox, recognize and acknowledge that all religions, wisdom traditions, and spiritual experiences contribute important and unique insights into the larger phenomena of consciousness and the collective reality that we experience through our individuated consciousness.

Against this backdrop, we can see that there is an intimate connection between said “Existential Intelligence” and Living Intelligence within Life itself. If one truly experiences this kind of intelligence, whilst directly experiencing it, they would arrive at the conclusion that there is hardly any distinction between the two. What there is, though, is the difficulty in conveying the essence of it. You see, even the very terms “existential” or “spiritual” with regard to Living Intelligence doesn’t lend themselves to a precise meaning since it’s nature is such that it can only be experienced directly. And so you see, by naming something, we separate it from totality, and the more are the number of the words, the more is the fragmentation. The very second you assign meaning to it, give it a name, or definition of any kind – locks it in time, and in so doing, externalizes it by breaking it down to something tangible and intelligible, which in turn causes it to lose its essence, which makes it rather challenging to talk about it.

Hence, the term “existential” in this context reflects the conscious recognition and acknowledgement of such deeper underlying Intelligence; likewise, the term “spiritual” reflects the nature of this Intelligence. Unfortunately, there are no other suitable words in our vocabulary that could intelligibly describe such Intelligence, so we need to settle for these two terms. This is also the reason why we use “Living Intelligence” in this book to give it a more accurate expression. As such, it is worth pointing out that the discussion about Life’s Intelligence will continue in some shape or form throughout the entirety of the book. In the next section titled INFINITE, we will once again return to this topic, especially in the chapter Infinite Living System (The Miracle of Life).

This brings us inexorably to the conclusion that even though the discussion is distributed throughout the other sections, it will not lessen or diminish the difficulty in conveying the essence of Life’s Intelligence or its many ways of communicating with itself and its many emanations. As such, this part of the Prologue may be one of the most challenging to write, not only because it involves explaining the process that is highly subjective and not fully understood by conventional scientific methods and thinking, but also because the general population is largely unaware of the concepts discussed in this book. Hence, it poses a huge challenge in conveying the best possible explanation – one that is both understandable and easily approachable, yet precise and comprehensive enough to cover the essentials. Having said that, it should be mentioned that this chapter contains some not so well-known terms that are covered in greater detail later in this book – therefore, we should start with a nutshell version and then expand upon it. Even though some of the terms are briefly explained in the footnotes throughout the book, glossary at the back of the book may be immensely helpful.

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One of the central themes of this book is transformation – and thus, here, in this chapter, we will have a brief discussion about this underlying key aspect of this work. Before we go any further, it is important to emphasize the fact that both change and transformation can be either beneficial or detrimental, which is another way of saying that we as the collective human species can either evolve or devolve, depending on the choices we make. In this book, when we talk about transformation, we are talking about conscious transformation – self-directed, mindful process of self-exploration that can transform one’s life; and not only that, but also the transformation of society, as well. You may consider this discussion as a starting point for a deeper exploration of the subject.

We begin this chapter by giving some basic definitions, namely change and transformation. These closely related terms are often used interchangeably, but the question is: Are they really the same? Well, the short answer is no, they are not the same. There is indeed a clear distinction between change and transformation. This leads to a follow-up question: What is the difference between the two? Let us explore this further and find out, shall we?

By definition, change is something that uses external influences to modify actions to achieve desired results. In contrast, transformation happens from within – it doesn’t require any external influence to maintain. Change is often temporary and can be reverted. In contrast, transformation is permanent. Change is an incremental alteration to the existing processes, whereas transformation is a completely new process. Change is about improving something to be more, better, efficient. Transformation, on the other hand, invents or redefines a whole field, paradigm*1, process. Transformation is a clear change from one state to another. In other words, transformation is a breakthrough into a whole another level entirely.

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*1 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. 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. This area is explored more in detail in the section titled INFINITE, in a chapter Metaphysical Paradigm Shift.

To give an example: as the caterpillar hangs itself up to begin its transformation, its skin hardens into a chrysalis. Inside this chrysalis, deep in the caterpillar’s body, tiny cells called ‘imaginal cells’ begin to form. What happens next is nothing short of a miracle: once in the cocoon, the buds – essentially, stem cells – link up and build a butterfly from the chrysalis fluids. A butterfly is a transformation, not a better caterpillar – see? The miracle of metamorphosis in one species is just one facet of a much bigger story. You see, all Creation is in process of transformation, in process of returning to, and, into the fullness and awareness of its Source. We too are in process of transformation, but unlike the caterpillar, we have the privilege of having choices; through our free will, we can work with the dynamic of transformation, or against it. The way we make our choices will determine the future of human life on Earth, you see?

That said, we can move the conversation forward by pointing out the obvious: humans generally lack the will to evolve, change, or transform and transcend beyond self-imposed limits. This has a much greater impact than most realize – not only on the individuals themselves, but also on the society and the environment, as well. Indeed, it is the lack of will that impedes from following the way of wisdom, which is another way of saying that the weakness of will, combined with ignorance is causing people to wander in complete oblivion. As such, most people live their lives with little thought of who they are, why they are here, or where they are going. By the same token, we can say that most people are moving through their lives completely unconscious, without present moment awareness.

Now, someone might point out that these people live their lives in this way by their own volition. Well, if that’s the case, then what does that say about us? That we choose ignorance over truth, blindness over sight, and in the end – stagnation over transformation? Clearly, we are well aware that we have a choice – in everything we do, in every moment, in the whole of life, between creation and destruction, yin and yang, as it were. For you see, everything is a choice – even not to choose is still a choice; we can decide to have life “do us,” or we can choose to “do life,” the choice is ours to make – see? And here we enter into the territory of free will, which is another topic of its own, and is therefore covered later in this book.

In the context of transformation, it is necessary to ask the following question: How can anyone change or go through transformation of any kind, if they don’t know where they are falling short? Cultivating the present moment awareness throughout the day is the key in solving this issue. It is through mindfulness that we can become aware of our thoughts, feelings, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviors – the way we think, speak, and act – see? By exploring our direction in life with self-awareness we open to the possibility of following the path of wisdom. With mindfulness, one can become aware of how and why one reacts to events or situations instead of responding impulsively due to past conditioning. With mindfulness, one can transcend this perceptual conditioning that separates us from universal wisdom; one then no longer experiences life through the narrow limits of conditioned perception – see?

This brings us inexorably here – to realize that we have come upon a time of convergence, a turning of the tides. As we head into the third decade of the 21st century and beyond, it is more clear than ever before: we as the collective human species are in dire need of conscious transformation – this will only become more pronounced as years pass. Consequently, we need a catalytic process – a change of perspective, a spiritual awakening. By going through this process, we could reclaim our ancient ways of seeing and awaken ourselves to the world-wide awareness of our inherent Divine nature. In the beginning stages, it all boils down to personal transformation – a change of perspective, transformation of one’s life; leading us to a point where we can experience a transformation of the world itself. This, in turn, can lead to the emergence of a collective awakening, which holds the potential for a balanced world where humans are conscious participants in the evolution of their cultures, and even of the entirety of human society, as well, you see? Should we choose, both as individuals and as a species, to utilize our free will to rewrite our story, and consciously take part in our future growth and expansion, integration and transformation – is entirely up to each and every one of us.

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Here we arrive at an important point: we may have a desire for change, but the honest truth is that it’s not enough – change has to come deep from within; and it to be permanent, what we need is transformation. You see, if we want our outer world to change, we must transform ourselves, and to do that, we need to have the will to change our ways, the will to change our values, the will to change our attitudes – see? Having said that, it is worth pointing out that each generation comes into this world thinking they can make the world a better place – eventually ending up making the same realization: we cannot change the world without changing ourselves. Therefore, it is essential to understand that change always begins with ourselves – we must be willing to change ourselves to change the world; to develop we must grow; to grow we must change, and to change we must transform. The world itself will change as the people on Earth themselves change – see?

And so it goes that at the moment, we find ourselves at a crossroads – a point of no return, where a decision has to be made: Do we continue our old ways, repeating our past mistakes, or do we take the critical first step towards the process of adaptation, change, and transformation? Do we move forward towards a bright future, or do we follow the old worldview and plunge deeper into oblivion? The question facing humanity at this critical juncture in human history – a time of convergence, a turning of the tides, is whether we are willing to take up the responsibility and opportunity to grow, ripe and mature? Will we embrace our inherent unity, interconnectedness, and interdependence as the collective human species and self-consciously adapt to the new conditions of our existence, or do we cling to inherent patterns of belief and behavior that are driven by ignorance and hubris – and learn the lessons of interdependence the hard way, through the deepening social and ecological consequences of a failure to adapt, change and transform?

Furthermore, are we willing to do what needs to be done to make things better, to keep things balanced, to be the best we can be? If we can answer yes to this, then we will find the way; we are the process – the way, you see? This process implies not only the change and transformation of the individuals, but also the structure of society that will reflect the underlying principle, or truth, of the oneness of humanity. This principle entails the emergence of a consciousness that recognizes and acknowledges this oneness, which in turn establishes equality between all people, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, nationality, language, and culture, you see? What will our future hold is but anyone’s guess – what matters most is the truth that our future is ours to envision, discover and co-create together, learning from one another and helping to build a legacy for future generations.

This raises the question: Why do we accept the status-quo? Why should we continue to live like past generations? Why do we continue repeating things that have painful outcomes? Why don’t we initiate something new? What fears are holding us back? Why don’t we do everything within our power to reach our God-given potential? In many ways, it seems as though we are stuck in a loop, and thus in today’s technology-driven world someone clever might just ask: Why don’t we just break the simulation? What would it take for us to see that it was we ourselves who held the key to our own transformation all along? That we are the ones who write our own destiny, with how we choose to live our lives, with what we choose to learn, unlearn, and relearn, with what we choose to let go and leave behind, with what we choose to envision and create, and what we choose to cherish and value. What would it take for us to see that the decision is ours, and ours alone, and has been so from day one? And so yet again, I ask you this: Why do we accept the status-quo and settle for less?

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Now that we have some basic understanding about this book, there is something that needs to be addressed regarding the writing style. In retrospect, it is rather easy to say that this part of the Prologue might have had been the single most challenging one to write, if it had not been separated into two distinct yet interconnected chapters – the other being a chapter titled “On Intelligence.” This is because the writing style is inextricably linked together with the process of retrieving the information, and hence a more comprehensive exploration of the process is reserved for later, provided in the last chapter of this section. It is only logical to save it for last as there are other closely related topics that will be discussed first, each of which in its own way aid in understanding the said process, you see?

The writing style can be said to have a unique, distinguishable and memorable vibe to it. If not knowing better, one might assume that the author have used the creative freedom of language to elicit and structure their thoughts in a meaningful, organized and impactful way – while the truth of the matter is quite the opposite. Organized – yes; impactful – most certainly, no question about it; but when it comes to writing style, it in itself, is the undercurrent of the wholeness upon which everything else depends, and upon which everything else intelligently organizes itself, you see? As such, here, in this chapter, we will focus on the writing style as it pertains to the tone of the book, choice of words and sentence structure – to achieve this, we also need a surface-level description of the process in which the contents came together.

Before diving into the details, it is important to note that this particular style of writing is far from being the original intention behind writing this book – it is happenstance more than anything else. In hindsight, it is however a distinct possibility that there was a long tradition of these kinds of writers before the modern age; Divinely inspired writers who make the Divine Word available to the world in a unique and distinguishable way, with a memorable vibe or flavor as it were, you see? Nevertheless, it is important to give a good overview of the idea so that we can better understand this book and its message.

So without a further due, let us delve right into it, shall we? In a nutshell, it can be said that the writing style is rather wonderful and dynamic; it is a unique form of creative expression that engages the reader in a dialogue and encourages further exploration of the ideas presented. The tone of the book is deliberately designed to open up the heart of the reader into a language and its underlying frequency so that the potentially vast amount of inward travel might be achieved.

The style of writing is the result of accessing, reading and retrieving information embedded both in our DNA and the vast array of memory banks in our cells – extending into the Morphogenetic Fields*1 and the Human Spirit – wisdom passed on from generation to generation. The interconnectedness of every cell is a doorway into the hidden side of reality, into the realm of possibility and transcendence. As such, this book is through and through, Intelligent structure-shaping – Living Intelligence expressing itself as words, ideas, and concepts on the canvas of awareness. Thus, it is definitely clear that one of the strengths of this book is both in concept and implementation, in describing the creative process itself.

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*1 Morphogenetic Fields are fields that play a causal role in morphogenesis. This term, first proposed in the 1920’s, is now widely used by developmental biologists. According to the morphosis of formative causation, these fields contain an inherent memory, transmitted from similar past organisms by the process of morphic resonance, which in turn, is the influence of previous structures of activity on subsequent similar structures of activity, organized by morphic fields. According to the hypothesis of formative causation, morphic resonance involves the transmission of formative influences through or cross time and space without a decrease due to distance or lapse of time.

That said, we are now ready to delve into the details. As mentioned in the Preface, the contents of this book came together in a way that is unique in its own right, i.e. Holofractographic Intelligent Emergence – a process which is based on both holographic and fractal principles. Holographic in the sense that the information came to me in fragments, or “streams of consciousness.” Fractal in the sense that these seemingly separate fragments formed larger structures. And both in the sense that out of this process emerged context and meaning. Between each of those numerous fragments or “streams of consciousness” moments, there were periods of integration – leading to deeper levels of Innerstanding*1.

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*1 Innerstanding (Direct Inner Knowing) is a deeper level of knowing. It basically means “I intend to not only understand life but to innerstand my being, my purpose, my divine mind, and so on.”

Naturally, this work reflects the way in which it came into being, expressing a kind of fractal-like self-similarity in its structure, which is another way of saying that this book is multidimensional and multidirectional; you may as well read this book backwards, starting at the end, and enjoy the same level of depth and insight. Now, in hindsight, I can say that it is indeed miraculous how these seemingly separate pieces ended up coming together to form a unified whole – as if each piece had a life of its own with a unique energy signature, or flavor as it were; each having their own built-in instructions on how it fits into the whole. The many iterations of the process seemed to have a life-cycle resembling that of a flower – as though there was a precise timing for it all. When the flower was ready to bloom, the words began to flow; and in the same way, stopped when the blooming was complete.

Over the years there must have been thousands of these kinds of feedback loops or iterations – there is no way of knowing how many exactly, which is beside the point. Each iteration of the cycle was complete when all the needed words were in energetic harmony in relation to that particular piece of the puzzle, as it were. As it turns out, this is consistent with the basic idea of emergence in systems theory – emergence occurs when “the whole is greater than the sum of the parts,” meaning the whole has properties its parts don’t have on their own; these properties come about because of interactions among the parts.

The above-mentioned process eventually led me to experiment with Machine Learning techniques and Neural Networks; by combining Artificial Intelligence with Cloud Computing and Deep Learning, I managed to further refine and enhance the message of the book. You can read more about the process involved at the end of this book, right after the Epilogue. There you will also find a message from the “future,” demonstrating the capabilities and implications of such technology. In hindsight, I can say that the end product has become a shining example of the kind of authorial approach that the world needs now more than ever. By the same token, I can say that it was most definitely the best writing technique I ever might have used — utilizing both intuition and Inner Knowing, as well as technological know-how.

As mentioned earlier, this book has a unique, distinguishable and memorable vibe to it, having many levels and dimensions to it; although each section retains the same overall style, they each have their own flavor, as it were. This inherent vibe gets amplified when one uses their faculty of hearing to enjoy the nuances of the book. As such, it is worth noting that during those several years of writing, I used Neural Network driven speech synthesis technology (Text-to-Speech, TTS) to explore these nuances more fully. I spent countless hours just listening to the flow and rhythm, immersing myself into the soundless sound, allowing myself to drift into a meditative state – finding my way into the spaceless space and timeless time, where I became one with the Silence – the womb of words that leads us into its own Being – stillness. That said, it goes without saying that to maximize the benefits that this book has to offer, it might be a wonderful idea to try and test it out; this possibility can be explored on the Infinite Quantum Zen website.

This brings us back to an important aspect that we touched upon in the previous chapter: words are energy and they are capable of carrying frequency. Not only do they carry the frequency of the sounds of the letters of the alphabet, but also the intention behind the words; and if used masterfully with subtlety and skill – they can convey much more than we can imagine, which is another way of saying that there is much more happening in between the lines than in the lines themselves – see? More precisely, the space that exists between two lines is the same that exists between sentences, between words and between letters making up those words – this space denotes no sound; it is devoid of limiting adjuncts or barriers – this is the sound of silence, the absence of audible sound waves. Thus, space which is silent, unchangeable, Eternal and Infinite – is the Source of Everything. The style of the writing is explicitly engineered for this purpose – to transmit a frequency that points directly to this Source, which makes it a homing beacon of sorts.

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By virtue of the aforementioned with regard to frequency, it is worth highlighting something that was mentioned earlier in this section. You see, this book resonates with the universal vibration of “OM,” which is the frequency of energy that connects and joins all things together. This vibration resonates within and radiates outward, warming the hearts of those in its path, dynamically creating and holding space for exploration and discovery. It is this frequency of interconnectedness of everything that permeates throughout this work – the tone, the rhythm, the choice of words and the way the words are put together – all of it – is indeed, infused with this frequency. In that respect, this type of writing style is a natural way for Living Intelligence to express itself. What makes this type of expression wonderful is its versatility – no matter where you are in the world or in the universe, it works just the same. In this way, Life can effortlessly communicate with itself as it recognizes itself reflected in another – see?

In hindsight, it has become apparent that Life is way more Intelligent than what we give it credit for; and even saying that is an understatement because Life is the very Intelligence from which everything else emanates, on which everything else depends, around which everything else is formed, takes shape, evolves and grows. As they say, “repetition is the mother of all learning,” and for that reason we should repeat something very important that was said in the previous chapter regarding Life’s Intelligence: “Is Life the same as life? Even though there is a nuance of difference in the meaning – it makes all the difference; and if you pay close attention to this detail while reading, you might gain some valuable insight.”

In closing, there are a couple of other remarks worth making. First, while editing all these pieces together, I did my best to maintain the coherence by keeping the structure as simple as possible, while endeavouring to make the material lively, and at the same time ‘full of surprises.’ Second, it is also worth noting that certain key aspects are emphasized throughout this work for the sake of adding a little more impact. In other words, the book and its contents are designed to generate and induce a Déjà vu-like feeling that can spark remembrance. Third, some of the contents may appear to be somewhat straightforward at times, for the simple reason that all the unnecessary layers have been removed that may cloud the message; and there is a good reason for that: to put it simply, in this way, it is easier to get the point across.

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*1 Déjà vu is a term that comes from French and means “already seen or experienced.” Déjà vu is the phenomenon of having the strong sensation that an event or experience currently being experienced, has already been experienced in the past (or in the future), whether it has actually happened or not.

The same in a more precise manner: this book comes from someone who has already gone through processes which have resulted in the purification of the mind. This refers to a sustained endeavor to cleanse the mind of defilements – those unwholesome mental forces which run beneath the surface stream of consciousness. In other words, going through a series of processes of unlearning, shedding away all the unnecessary layers, beliefs and prejudices that are vitiating our thinking, values, attitudes, and actions.

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Somewhere, somewhen, someone realized that everything is nothing with a twist and vice versa. From this realization arose a desire to know more, and so was the wish sent out into the universe: it would be fantastic if there would be a book about everything and nothing and everything in between. Whether that wish was shouted out loud somewhere on a mountain top, or silently whispered in someone’s prayers – it was heard and fulfilled; and it just happened to be that someone, somewhen, somewhere decided to write that kind of book – this is that book.

Even though this book is a response to that wish, it doesn’t mean that all the answers to Life’s questions are laid out for all to see – answers are found somewhere between what may be possible and what may be probable; somewhere in between meaningful and meaningless. Life’s secrets and the containers are invariably intertwined and paired together – answers lie hidden beneath appearances, which means that the questions and answers are separated only by imagination and abstraction. This goes on to say that in the hands of those who are not equipped with the needed inner faculties, the book is as meaningless as life without an afterlife; and in the hands of those who see beyond the mere limits of the physical realm, the book is as meaningful as life and death combined, for they are the same – greatest mystery of all – see?

In other words, this book is as meaningful as it is meaningless, as useful as it is useless, as purposeful as it is purposeless. And for that reason, this book may appear to be full of paradoxes, while at the same time being a paradox in itself – after all, it is a book about everything and nothing and everything in between. Hence, one of its key elements is contradiction, which is the perfect vehicle to capture the essence of life in all its purposeful purposelessness. You see, life itself is the path, not the goal – when we drop the goal, the emphasis will be on the path. In other words, there really is no becoming – we merely discover what we truly are as we walk the path that life lays before us – you see, we cannot become that which we already are. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves here – all in due time, as they say.

Now, let us return back to the concept of paradox, just for a bit, shall we? Let me ask you this: Is it not true that life is a paradox, too? For there would not be life without death, nor death without life; light without darkness; harmony without high and low notes, nor living things without female and male, which are opposites; and herein lies the key: one implies the other, and if you take away one, you have to take away the other as well. This leads us to an obvious conclusion: birth cannot occur without death, nor death without birth, which leaves us with an intriguing question: Can there be Life without birth? And further: Is Life the same as life? Even though there is a nuance of difference in the meaning – it makes all the difference; and if you pay close attention to this detail while reading, you might gain some valuable insight.

After reading all that, you may be wondering: to whom is this book written? Briefly speaking, this book is written for two types of readers: the first are those not yet acquainted with the mysteries of life, the mysteries of existence, and the mysteries of the quantum world – it is for those who feel the need for a systematic introduction. The second type of readers for whom this book is meant are those, already acquainted with such matters – it is for those who still cannot see how various aspects fit together into an intelligible whole.

More broadly speaking, this book is for those who have become aware that there is more to life than what they have been taught or experienced; that there is more to life and reality than meets the eye – a spiritual dimension, if you will. This book is for those who are striving to explore new horizons; for those who aspire to go beyond what is accepted as the norm; for those who dare to push the boundaries beyond the accepted norms and conventions; for those who are ready and willing to go the extra mile to uncover deeper truths beyond appearances; for those who leave no rock unturned when seeking better ways of doing things; for those who have a genuine interest in the pursuit of Self-Mastery, you see?

On that note, here it should be made clear that this book is not a self-help book, neither is it a work of philosophy, nor yet another book on spirituality. Yet, paradoxically enough, it is all that and so much more; it is unlike anything you have read before: devoid of empty promises and cheesy platitudes. It doesn’t offer salvation or quick and easy ways to achieve success, happiness or fulfillment. What it does offer though – is direction; you may consider this book as a compass that points to your true nature. It offers you a mirror to see your own reflection on an inner level; it offers you the chance to become something new, to transcend beyond limiting beliefs, ideas and concepts, which goes on to say that this book is more about dismantling concepts rather than adding new ones.

At the center of it all is the reader, like the universal sound “OM,” the very first vibration which became sound. It is said that the Creation itself was set in motion by the vibration of “OM,” and hence it resonates within and radiates outward, warming the hearts of those in its path, dynamically creating and holding space for exploration and discovery. This book resonates with the vibration of “OM,” being a single key which holds the potential to unlock the treasure within, you see? Indeed, it is you – the reader, who holds all the keys to the greatest mystery of all – Life itself, for you are the lock and the key. And for this very same reason, it is you – the reader, who is in the position of utilizing this book to its full potential – it is the way of the future. Soon, intellect alone will be way outdated, and quite frankly, primitive. When the individual combines the human intellect with their Inner Wisdom, then, and only then, will the fullness and richness of Life be of service to oneself and others.

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And because the reader is in the driver’s seat, so to speak, the author of this book has absolutely nothing to teach anyone, as their role is only to show the way and nothing more. As such, there is nothing to prove and no need to convince anyone of anything. You see, the purpose of this book is not to give answers, but to raise questions that open up new perspectives – in so doing, readers may arrive at their own answers. In other words, the purpose of this book is not to explain life, mind, or consciousness, anymore than it is to explain awareness, universe, or God; instead, its purpose is to spark the flame of curiosity and the will to discover one’s True Self; perhaps touch the Divine within, and who knows – maybe find God along the way – see?

This book is designed as an open system that you can explore in a wide variety of ways. However you choose to use the book, is up to you, but here is a word of encouragement: because this book is an open system, dynamic framework – you are invited to invent new creative ways of using the knowledge contained in this book in your life. After all, it is the very purpose of this book to guide the reader into the field of their own genius. There are a variety of applications to which the information within this book can be applied, and a variety of ways in which it can be used – in general, there are three primary areas of use:

• 1.) Exploring the depths of our Infinite Being and Unlimited Creativity.
• 2.) Re-Structuring our life based on what we find in our exploration.
• 3.) Creating an alternative way to live (Lucid Living).

Furthermore, the purpose of this book is simply to provide a coherent conceptual framework that can help broaden the way we see the world and ourselves. This framework resides within everyone who comes into contact with this book. It is like a seed – when planted in fertile soil, it can bear the fruits of wisdom, peace, happiness, harmony, and virtues; it dynamically creates and holds the space for exploration and discovery. The framework achieves this by deconstructing false assumptions, borrowed beliefs and imposed ideas; it achieves this by facilitating alternate perspectives beyond the narrow limits of conditioned perception – reorienting the ordinary everyday perspective we hold by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

While the book is down to earth and easily understandable in its simplicity, it doesn’t hesitate to push the envelope just enough to gradually venture into the unknown. You see, exploration inspires us to discover what lies beyond the limits of the known. After all, it is this very desire for exploration that is one of the defining characteristics of the human species. The exploration of the universe of the unseen – our inner space, our own consciousness and awareness is the next great frontier; this unexplored world of consciousness – Innerverse, is where we discover our true nature – would it not then be worth exploring?

Through experiencing and exploring these inner realms, the author was able to gain insight and wisdom of the unseen world, which brings about the question: What did the explorers do after their expedition? After having asked that question, one has to wonder: How do we know what we know? How did we learn what we know? And so you see, that same underlying incentive behind those questions is what propelled the author to write this book – incentive to share and contribute to the greater good – for all of humanity; for the future generations – see?

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~ ॐ ~ Sambodhi Padmasamadhi ~ ∞ ~

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~ ∞ ~ Opening Words - Awaken the Living Awareness Within ~ ∞ ~

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Before we can begin our journey into the Mysteries of Life, it is important to note that if you are the type of person who skips the preface and introductions to books, I advise you to go back and read them. This is because they contain valuable information that you may want to consider before getting more involved with the book. This is to say that the preface, introduction and the rest of the book are inextricably linked together – forming an integrated, unified wholeness. In other words, this book is designed in a way that allows the message to build upon itself – gradually adding new layers of depth and complexity to the whole, which in turn gives room for more context to emerge to support the wholeness.

This book was designed and intended to be a single volume work, and thus it was published as a single volume, albeit a large one; and there is a good reason for that: to put it simply, in this way, it is easier to get the point across. You see, in a perfect literature, all books should be only a single book and touch the Soul of the reader in a special kind of way – so that the book is eternally remembered as it was originally intended. In real life, there are no prequels, sequels, or do-overs – there is only the ever-present now – the eternal moment that contains everything – see? In a similar way, the perfect book contains everything meaningful.

This is also the reason why, after a long consideration, I decided to write a separate introductory section – let us call it a “Prologue,” where the stage is set for a further discussion. What led me to this decision? Well, you see, it was the realization that if we are to fully understand the upcoming sections, it is vitally important to lay some groundwork by having a discussion about some key aspects underlying this work. As such, here, in this section, we outline the main themes of the book. In this way, the work as a whole can be made more approachable.

That said, there are a couple of remarks worth making. First, in many ways, this work reflects a new way of thinking and seeing, and so it requires a certain amount of orientation to prepare the reader for what is to come. By providing this preliminary material, later sections and chapters are placed within a broader context. In this way, the reader may have a better understanding of the subjects discussed in this book. And it might very well be that after reading this introductory section, you may conclude that this book is not for you – and that is perfectly ok. For you see, if that is the case, you will find something that suits your interests and needs somewhere else.

And if you do decide to continue this transformational journey with me as your guide, it is recommended that you empty yourself of any preconceived notions about the world, and drop every idea you might have about what life is and is not – this will enable you to consider new ideas and approaches. Keeping that in mind, it is worth noting that if we shift our thinking to include such notions as energy, frequency, vibration, consciousness, and awareness – it opens up a whole new level to our understanding.

Secondly, it is important to emphasize the fact that it would be practically impossible to write a book of this sort without referring to the concept of a Higher Power, Creator, or God. You see, when we talk about anything that even remotely touches upon subjects related to metaphysics, such as existence, reality, nature of being and the like, we have to also talk about God. As such, it is necessary to cover some of the terminology used in this book to avoid confusion or misunderstanding; these include the words ‘God’, ‘Spirit’, ‘Soul’, ‘Religion’, ‘Belief’, ‘Knowledge’, and ‘Wisdom’. We will discuss these in the following few chapters. That said, it is important to note that the author of this book doesn’t adhere to any particular religion, doctrine, belief or creed, and therefore is not an advocate of any denomination, sect or congregation.

Thirdly, it is worth noting that for the first time in human history, we have everything we need to make Life beautiful for all of humanity. Therefore, it is our personal and collective responsibility to change ourselves if we would like to see humanity moving towards this goal. If we break free from old ways of thinking and seeing, we can change ourselves – both individually and collectively. What makes the difference is how skillfully we learn to utilize everything we have already discovered. Therefore, may this book help inspire you to love Life, and to find your way as co-creator of our common future. What awaits us in the future is ours to envision, discover and co-create together, learning from one another and helping to build a legacy for future generations; in the end, it is we ourselves who write our own destiny – see? Having said that, we can take a step further in our journey.

In our journey through this book, we will discuss various topics that are interconnected in more ways than you may first think. Covering these topics will help us to understand our core essence – that of awareness in more detail. Consciousness, awareness and presence are at the very heart of this work, as they are an inseparable part of our existence. As such, this book is a contribution to our common discussion of what must inevitably be for us the most important subject that could be discussed by sentient beings.

The pages which follow do not attempt to give an explanation of the world or of ourselves, but only offers an introduction to such an explanation. In this way, this book is an invitation to a deeper exploration of ourselves, of the meaning of life and existence itself, and thus it can be said to be an unapologetic exploration of the human species – the only intelligent, sentient bipedal species known to exist in this universe that seeks to find answers to the deeper questions concerning existence and life itself. As such, the message of this book gradually builds upon itself and the Mystery of Life unfolds itself as you grow in understanding of yourself and the Life within you. In this way, this book is inviting you to join the conversation – you see, without you, it would not be complete, which is another way of saying that you are an inseparable part of this book, and thus you can find yourself within these pages – they are you as much as you are them.

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In that respect, it can be said that the words speak to you as if they had been written especially for you – making a deeply profound and lasting impression, as if they would have life of their own, coming off the pages and surrounding you with comfort, courage and strength while you embark on a journey of discovery – holding you in the sweetest, most tender, loving embrace of such knowingness and limitless possibility. And so you see, it can be an experience like no other, an experience to behold and remember. So if there is a word of advice or encouragement I can give you from experience, it is this: let the words dwell in you richly in all their wisdom and insight – teaching you more about yourself. It is my deepest wish that this book would be as good a teacher to you as it was for me, and still continues to be, you see?

Here it should be noted that there is nothing new under the sun, meaning that everything we have ever wanted to know about life has already come out from the collective unconscious in one form or another. This brings us to an important point: there are some universal truths that are timeless, and so there can only be different angles and points of view in different times to be shared. This book is no different in that regard, as it is only a vehicle for transmitting timeless truths and wisdom to this time we are currently living in. There are certain timeless truths and principles that are important to any era – through which, and by which, we can live our lives in more peaceful and loving, wholesome and fulfilling ways.

While the arrangement of words are mine, the ideas and concepts are not; you see, there are no such thing as “original ideas,” for they have existed for thousands of years. Many authors have written about them many times before, though not necessarily with the same level of sophistication and depth, nor in the same style. Keeping that in mind, it is easy to understand that many have come before me, and many will follow – these curious individuals have existed in every civilization, every culture, every era since time immemorial; they have always been in the minority – pioneers of progress, human development, self-mastery, and the first discovery. So as time goes on, and years turn into decades; decades into centuries; centuries into millenia, into eternity and beyond – there will be others who will share similar pieces of timeless truths and wisdom with their peers.

By virtue of the aforementioned with regard to timelessness, it is worth highlighting the following: while this book reflects the times we live in, it was written in such a way that it can be relevant to any era. You see, as time goes on, humans remain largely the same, and so does those things that we need to deal with – unless, of course, humans as a species choose to go through a process of Conscious Evolution, or Involution, which means transformation, i.e., a process that follows the completion of evolution in the human form – the process of fulfilling the telos of human existence. And so you see, the legacy of history, it seems, is that our human tendency is to repeat our past and do things as we have learned to do them – often starting in our childhood, without questioning or challenging what we do; constantly projecting past into the future without transcending ourselves in the process. This means that collectively we become our past – repeatedly, and so it goes that we not only face the same issues and fundamental problems, but we also embrace similar ideals as did humans thousands of years ago.

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~ ॐ ~ Sambodhi Padmasamadhi ~ ∞ ~

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