avatarJoseph Lieungh

Summary

The website content explores the concept of consciousness, its various states, and the potential for individuals to tap into higher forms of awareness, drawing parallels with Michelangelo's creative process and Near-Death Experiences (NDEs).

Abstract

The text delves into the philosophical and experiential aspects of consciousness, suggesting that like Michelangelo's approach to sculpting David, individuals can 'chisel away' at their own limitations to reveal a higher state of being. It discusses the work of Antti Revonsuo on the layers of consciousness and the notion that NDEs may represent one of the highest forms of consciousness. The author reflects on personal encounters with altered states, out-of-body experiences, and the thin line between physical and spiritual existence, prompting readers to consider their own relationship with consciousness. The piece concludes with a thank you to Diana C. for a weekend prompt that inspired the exploration of the self and the journey towards a deeper understanding of consciousness.

Opinions

  • The author believes that Michelangelo's ability to see David in the stone may be analogous to tapping into higher intelligence or altered consciousness.
  • Antti Revonsuo's research is highlighted as significant in understanding the various levels of consciousness, with a particular focus on NDEs.
  • The author suggests that pure consciousness is attainable and that individuals can access this state by moving beyond their own limitations.
  • Personal experiences shared by the author imply that out-of-body experiences and other altered states are evidence of varying levels of consciousness.
  • The author posits that it is possible to exist simultaneously in both the physical and spiritual realms, though they leave the question open for personal contemplation.
  • The concept of "I Am" is woven into the discussion, encouraging a broader interpretation of one's identity and existence.
  • The author expresses gratitude for the engagement and feedback from readers, emphasizing the value of shared insights and the collective journey towards understanding consciousness.
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Shifting Realities

Becoming All There Is

Michelangelo chisels the excess revealing David’s stone-faced symbol of another belief, altering consciousness briefly, momentarily space and time ceasing to exist in the physical, shape-shifting animalistic, sentient being, objective forgotten with puffs of smoke. Enters Renovuo dream-like presence categorizing, studying awakened souls sleeping or transcending thought reality, unable to communicate, rendered paralyzed top to bottom, root, astral to spiritual planes of existence or non-existence, do we know? Near-Death Experience, NDE, penned the highest forms of consciousness, altered or clear pathways, de-cluttered mind entering akashic waves of truth, transpiring, inspiring, exasperating skirmish remains, adapted truths falsely instilled, distilled, and diluted, yet struggle persists. Varying levels, merely perception, and labels of things go bump in the night-time dream-like states, trash compacted, ejected, removed from cosmos now, sight restored, as the rain has fallen. Onerous leading to dualistic belief, riding, roller coasters up and down, belief in good and evil, until the great purge, emesis of all there is. Returning to Oneness, wholeness, pure energy, consciousness beyond thought, space, and time immortal, just becoming as it was in the beginning, the end remains in giving up our identity of sorts, Oh yes just struck a chord.

How can we become anything, when we already are?

~Ani Po

Michelangelo was said to have seen a figure of David already in the stone, he needed only “Chisel the excess.” Did he have higher intelligence or did he remove himself from that moment in time, altering his consciousness to higher forms of consciousness. All-seeing, all-knowing, is possible for all to tap into, we need only get out of our way.

Antti Revonsuo studies this very topic and the many layers or levels of consciousness. He has penned that NDE is one of the highest forms of consciousness, but what about pure consciousness? Is this possible? Can we tap into this space?

From personal experiences, I have witnessed NDE, altered states of consciousness, out of body experiences, and birthing of all existence. How or what caused the varying levels of consciousness? Maybe it was a human in the way of something great? Maybe flesh inhibiting the Spirit form to exist?

Can we simultaneously walk in two worlds? Meaning be in the flesh and spiritual state? In this world but not of it? I will not answer these questions, leaving you to ponder. I can say, however, it is a thin red line between the two.

Thank you 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘊. for this weekends prompt! Giggling, as I parallel this to an “I Am”prompt. I Am this too…

Much gratitude for those who take time to read, ponder and allow inner workings of self to come forward. Grateful for the feedback, love shared and more importantly the Dance with Inspiration. Deep Peace.

Joseph Lieungh

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