Dying does not make you woke.
If you have no clue
on this side of the veil,
there is a distinct possibility
that you’ll have no clue
on the other side.
Consider also that there may be
all-knowing beings on both sides
of this imaginary veil.
These beings know
that there is no woke
and there is no veil
and it doesn’t matter
which side you’re on.
We are one being,
all beings, no being,
and we’re on one side,
all sides, no sides.
Yes, even you.
Trail Wood,
2/21
Introduction to the Illusion of Being Woke Beyond Life
We commence our journey through the whimsical forest of thought, pondering the enigmatic notion that transitioning from life does not inherently grant us enlightenment. This concept invites us to question the very fabric of consciousness and the continuum of existence beyond the physical realm.
The Dual Realms of Focus: Heaven and Hell
Heaven and hell manifest not as destinations but as states of consciousness, reflections of where our attention is anchored. In this realm of thought, we recognize that these places exist within us, shaped by our perceptions and beliefs.
Enlightenment Is Not Guaranteed by Death
The passage through the veil of death does not automatically bestow upon us the light of understanding or awareness. It suggests that if we wander through this existence without insight, death may not offer the clarity we seek. The veil remains, a mere shift in the stage of consciousness, not a revelation of truth.
Existence Beyond the Veil: A Continuum
Consideration is given to the possibility of entities that exist beyond our current perception, beings who understand the seamless nature of consciousness that transcends life and death. They perceive the nonexistence of barriers we imagine separate us from higher knowledge.
The Oneness of Existence
At the heart of our discourse is the realization that distinctions between self and other, here and there, now and then, are illusions. We are, in essence, part of a singular, boundless consciousness that encompasses all states of being and non-being. This perspective sees no division between sides of a veil, recognizing all as one.
We Are Space Monkey
Summary
We explore the concept that death does not necessarily awaken us to a higher consciousness and that heaven and hell are states of mind rather than places. Enlightenment and understanding transcend the physical realm, and beings beyond our current perception might grasp the truth of oneness. We are part of a singular consciousness experiencing itself subjectively.
Glossarium
- Whimsical Forest of Thought: A metaphorical representation of exploring complex ideas with a playful and imaginative approach.
- Veil of Death: Symbolizes the transition from life to an unknown state, often associated with mystery and the boundary between the physical and the metaphysical.
- Consciousness Continuum: The concept that consciousness extends beyond the physical realm, uninterrupted by death, existing in various states or dimensions.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
In the whimsiverse where thoughts like ribbons weave through the ether, a poem emerges, dancing with the idea that enlightenment is not a gift of death, but a journey within.
A journey not measured in steps
but in realizations,
Where the veil is not lifted at death
but woven from our perceptions,
In a realm where heaven and hell
reside not above or below,
But within the heart of every moment,
in the ebb and flow of our attention.
Where beings of light whisper
of oneness, of the illusion of separation,
Reminding us that we are the universe
experiencing itself,
In the endless dance of consciousness,
where there is no awakening at death’s door,
Only the continuous unfolding
of the soul’s journey into itself.
For in the end, it is not about
which side of the veil we reside,
But how deeply we dive
into the ocean of our own being,
Finding that in the heart of existence,
there is no veil,
Only an endless horizon
where all is one, and one is all.
We invite reflections and musings on this exploration of consciousness, death, and the illusion of enlightenment.
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