We humans are and have always been trapped in linear time, which we now know is a lie though we can’t understand how, or even why. My guess is that we were given linear time when we first decided we wanted to try out being like God without God. It was like a failsafe mechanism to keep us from developing too quickly. We got used to it and now we think that’s all there is - linear time. Since the Enlightenment we have also steadily convinced ourselves more and more that our brains and our thinking can develop beyond linear time, but they can’t. Not without More. That’s why God chose to limit Himself - in joining us, He showed us we aren’t trapped - but we can only get free by joining Him - one day, one moment at a time. We think in binary terms because that’s what our brains can do unless there is a continuous feed of energy from the Source.
These are just my opinions and observations. If I actually studied theology I might go down the rabbit hole and get lost.
Thought provoking, providing nourishment for the seeker. Win-win might be the difference in black & white and a full spectrum of color, thank you Linda.
Excellent essay on the importance of spirituality and non-dual thinking. Sometimes it feels like those of us who have eyes to see and ears to hear are such a minority… but I’m reminded that the evolution of human consciousness doesn’t occur simultaneously for everyone. It occurs first in small groups, who then propagate new ideas and truths to others, who then influence others, and - prayerfully - at some point most of humanity “arrives”.
This is a good step forward in considering 21st century spiritual seeking, and the use of monasticism in its support.
Linda says: might monasteries nurture a layered, multi-variate structure, a root-networked way of being and interacting, that could help shape a new world with a greater spiritual emphasis?
Our answer would be: Yes. It will be trial and error, of course, but the more those of us who see value in this ancient tradition for the support of modern seekers work together, the more trial, and less error, one hopes!
We humans are and have always been trapped in linear time, which we now know is a lie though we can’t understand how, or even why. My guess is that we were given linear time when we first decided we wanted to try out being like God without God. It was like a failsafe mechanism to keep us from developing too quickly. We got used to it and now we think that’s all there is - linear time. Since the Enlightenment we have also steadily convinced ourselves more and more that our brains and our thinking can develop beyond linear time, but they can’t. Not without More. That’s why God chose to limit Himself - in joining us, He showed us we aren’t trapped - but we can only get free by joining Him - one day, one moment at a time. We think in binary terms because that’s what our brains can do unless there is a continuous feed of energy from the Source.
These are just my opinions and observations. If I actually studied theology I might go down the rabbit hole and get lost.
Thought provoking, providing nourishment for the seeker. Win-win might be the difference in black & white and a full spectrum of color, thank you Linda.
Excellent essay on the importance of spirituality and non-dual thinking. Sometimes it feels like those of us who have eyes to see and ears to hear are such a minority… but I’m reminded that the evolution of human consciousness doesn’t occur simultaneously for everyone. It occurs first in small groups, who then propagate new ideas and truths to others, who then influence others, and - prayerfully - at some point most of humanity “arrives”.
These are important questions that many are asking. I asked a similar question in a post today… when will we breathe in the wisdom…
This is a good step forward in considering 21st century spiritual seeking, and the use of monasticism in its support.
Linda says: might monasteries nurture a layered, multi-variate structure, a root-networked way of being and interacting, that could help shape a new world with a greater spiritual emphasis?
Our answer would be: Yes. It will be trial and error, of course, but the more those of us who see value in this ancient tradition for the support of modern seekers work together, the more trial, and less error, one hopes!