Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 8:03 pm
Do not be too quick to dismiss the value of a security blanket.
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The world of Yetzirah is described as a higher plane of reality where objects and happenings in the space-time dimensions actually take on moral value.
The world of Briyah is described as a plane of "abstract intelligence."
Living consciously means living in a vertical dimension of now.
Living carelessly means living in the horizontal dimension of habit.
The highest world of Atzilut introduces a unique "G-dly" dimension to reality. Beyond that lies the realm of primordial chaos, source of the "Shattering of the Vessels."
The world of Akudim as a prototypical model for reality where existence may either "appear" or "not appear."
Panentheism!Four levels of existence possess Nefesh (soul):
Human, animal, vegetation, inanimate.
Hence everything is sacred and seeks our respect and honor.
The tenth and highest dimension of reality is described as the "infinite within the finite" that encompasses the dimensionality of all worlds.
Uncanny similarities are noted between the Hyperspace Dimensions of String Theory and the Ten Sefirot of Kabbalah.
When the Heart SoarsA little light dispels much darkness.
A favorite of O-gon-cho's...Light both enlightens and blinds.
Appropriate filtering is called wisdom.
There are two ways to filter light: the translucent curtain and the open aperture.
The world's curtain filters reality.
Its aperture provides a peek into higher reality.
Mind is a compass.
Emotions are the energy.
Kabbalah is the map...
Now navigate your world with emotional intelligence.
Menolly's note:The ten Sefirot are ten springboards to leap into the sea of superconsciousness.
The body is 'dense' spiritual energy.
The soul is 'light' spiritual energy.
The light flows through the density creating
consciousness...
Enlightenment is not an exercise in breadth. It is an exercise in depth.
What is the meaning of a ray of light before it leaves the orb of the sun?
What is the meaning of a word or thought when it is still within the soul?
What is the meaning of a sound when it is still breath?
Or breath when it is still soul?
This defines me firmly as a mystical seeker. I do hold experience over meaning, and certainly over the material. Though I do sometimes wish for a security blanket .The spiritual seeker seeks the meaningful.
The mystical seeker seeks the experiential.
The material seeker seeks a security blanket.