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Originally posted by NorEaster
Duality is how the corporeal realm expresses the nature of reality - the relentless drive of The Event to perpetuate its logical existence via the identified trajectory collective, and Information's symbiotic relationship with The Event, as organizational default directives with its own naturally occurring unit increase (emerging information that reflects the fact of ongoing events within a specific trajectory) it's way of "feeding" its own survival imperative expression. This most primordial of symbioses, between these two ultimately incompatible existential staples, is the basis of all duality, and is where the concept originated. From there, it's been "organically" co-opted by all subsequent developmental manifestations/expressions of said symbiosis, since reality will always rinse/repeat if given the green light to do so.
The only "Singularity" is the definitive comparative "yes" that Truth employs to assign primordial identity status to that which has emerged as physically existent, allowing physical reality a sub-structural foundation. Basically, the definition of "yes, it exists" or "no, it doesn't exist". Without this definitive "yes", existence cannot even exist as a concept.
And yeah, that direct comparison does create a duality between the relative being state, and the unaffected (my own selection from among the range of definitions for the word "absolute") being state of Truth's definitive "yes". Then again, that's the only reason for the existence of Truth's definitive "yes" - the establishment of primordial identity, which allows the existent "something" a basic delineation, and therefore existence.
I can see how all of this could be exhausting.edit on 10/19/2011 by NorEaster because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by MagesticEsoteric
reply to post by NorEaster
I very much want to understand exactly what you are saying but, I'm pretty sure it is beyond my scope of understanding. Is there a way to simplify what you have said so that I can understand?
Originally posted by Itisnowagain
reply to post by MagesticEsoteric
Where you are is the neutral point, the singularity, where you are seeing from is zero. From 'here' you can look left and right, but where are you? Are you left or right? No. From where you are (which is always here and now), you can imagine past or future but where are you?
You are in the placeless place of nowhere (now-here).
It is you that is non dual.
Duality is what the mind makes up, reference points that don't exist in reality. The mind makes images of an imagined past or future and duality is created. Duality is not reality, duality is imaginings in the head only. It is believed unquestionably by the majority. We are taught it at a very young age so it is not surprising that the whole world is insane. If duality is believed to be true then scizophrenia is the result. There seems to be more than one in the head and conflict arises. One than knows one is one can not conflict with one self.
Originally posted by smithjustinb
Why would you not want to actualize the idealized is the question.
I agree. Duality is everywhere and in everything. Unity is acceptance of this. Energy is what we are. Work is what we do. Who you work for as the unity determines your path. To work for others is to work for the self and to work for the self is to work for others. The difference is truth. Do you want to create your own truth or accept the truth that has been given. The former is not truth, it is deception.edit on 19-10-2011 by smithjustinb because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by unityemissions
I wonder just how warped people's minds must get to speak about "duality" as if it's something someone can actually escape...
Why have you bought into a bunch of rubbish that seeks to actualize the idealized?!
Ideals are meant to be sought after, but reality will always make the mark attained less than the mark hoped for.
That means there's inherent pain in even yearning for something better..
..but no pain, no gain.
The "duality" is everywhere, embedded within the very fabric of the cosmos itself.
To try and escape it, is an act of extreme folly.
What you're really saying is: "my ideals don't match up to reality, and this drags me down"..
I say, "good!", "at least you're striving for something" ... "now hold your head up high, and get ready to be beat down again, and again, and again, and again" .. "cause that's just life".
Originally posted by Itisnowagain
reply to post by unityemissions
What is it that is driving you to want to gain? This need to gain or to want comes from a deep seated feeling of not enough, not worthy, not complete, missing something. That something is translated into something 'other', the search is now on. The belief is something 'out there' will complete me and make me feel better.
What if you found the 'thing' that completes you once and for all?
The trap with dualism is there is a belief in something better, something 'other'. This belief will have you chasing 'something' forever, where is the peace in that? All there is, is this. And that is the truth. People can't handle the truth because it feels like failure, 'what this is it? There is nothing else'. That's when the fear really kicks in. This moment really is the only one that needs to be seen, felt, experienced.
There is nothing you can do about it. This, what ever is happening is all there is.
For the people who are really suffering, this is a relief.
It is the end of mind made suffering.
Originally posted by MagesticEsoteric
reply to post by unityemissions
Hi unityemissions,
I noticed that you mentioned having transcended all of this? (Not sure how to quote specific sections of posts yet w/out screwing it up)
Does that mean at some point in your journey you were open to these ideals? If so, and since you have transcended them, where are you now in what you believe/think?
What was the catalyst that started your transcendence?
Hopefully I'm not being overly invasive by asking such personal questions but, I'm very curious.
edit on 19-10-2011 by MagesticEsoteric because: can't spell
Originally posted by Itisnowagain
reply to post by unityemissions
People can't handle the truth. The mind it will not allow it, for the mind will be dethroned. The mind has no power yet it is believed to be clever. It is the mind that makes all the trouble.
edit on 19-10-2011 by Itisnowagain because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by unityemissions
reply to post by ButtUglyToad
I don't play well with morons.edit on 19-10-2011 by unityemissions because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by unityemissions
Originally posted by smithjustinb
Why would you not want to actualize the idealized is the question.
Your ignorance is showing.
There's a reason it's called an ideal...it's because it's just an idea...it doesn't exist outside of a pipe-dream, and never will. If it could be, it wouldn't be an ideal. You seem to be confused on many things.
I agree. Duality is everywhere and in everything. Unity is acceptance of this. Energy is what we are. Work is what we do. Who you work for as the unity determines your path. To work for others is to work for the self and to work for the self is to work for others. The difference is truth. Do you want to create your own truth or accept the truth that has been given. The former is not truth, it is deception.edit on 19-10-2011 by smithjustinb because: (no reason given)
I think you got it ass backwards, kid. That's the narcissistic programming taught to you.
There is:
subjective reality
intersubjective reality
objective reality
We need to have a strong sense of self to get by in this rock, but thinking that intersubjective or objective reality is a deception, is mightly pathological in my assessment. It's the first and last think that develops, and sustains a personality disorder. Grandeur, egomania, or ya know, it's even describes as derealization by some people.
You people are so convoluted in your terms, you can't even find your way out. That's how this system of thought was designed. To trap more, and more victims into this nonsense, to gather more, and more resources for your "guru" or whoever you pray to. Even if you decide to go it alone, they still win, the system developers. They don't give a **** about you.. They want to see you suffer, by refusing to figure out yourself, and instead, think of yourself and the "real" world as perfect. It's cruel, and pathetic teachings.
I pity your all.
Fools.
Originally posted by unityemissions
reply to post by Itisnowagain
There's a saying I heard one, that went something like: Beware, those who seek to deceive you, for in their hearts they believe their selves your master.
Originally posted by christina-66
However it was your comparison to duality and schizophrenia that compelled me to respond to your post. From where do you derive that metaphor? I thought people had long ago recognised that the so-called schism of the schizophrenic mind is nought but dogma and an outdated over simplification of this condition.
Originally posted by smithjustinb
Originally posted by Itisnowagain
reply to post by unityemissions
What is it that is driving you to want to gain? This need to gain or to want comes from a deep seated feeling of not enough, not worthy, not complete, missing something. That something is translated into something 'other', the search is now on. The belief is something 'out there' will complete me and make me feel better.
What if you found the 'thing' that completes you once and for all?
The trap with dualism is there is a belief in something better, something 'other'. This belief will have you chasing 'something' forever, where is the peace in that? All there is, is this. And that is the truth. People can't handle the truth because it feels like failure, 'what this is it? There is nothing else'. That's when the fear really kicks in. This moment really is the only one that needs to be seen, felt, experienced.
There is nothing you can do about it. This, what ever is happening is all there is.
For the people who are really suffering, this is a relief.
It is the end of mind made suffering.
edit on 19-10-2011 by Itisnowagain because: (no reason given)
Words of truth.
I am currently a victim of this mentality and am beginning to see the light.
Originally posted by Itisnowagain
reply to post by smithjustinb
There is no 'other', it is one. One, or not two, where is the 'other' to serve when it is all one.
No path but this. Non dual awareness.
Oneness is all there is. From nowhere (now-here) appearances are seen. Appearances are not separate from the seer.
I highly reccomend Rupert Spira.
youtu.be...edit on 19-10-2011 by Itisnowagain because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by christina-66
reply to post by Itisnowagain
To quote the late Terrence McKenna - 'We are the voice of nature', the voice of billions of years of evolution - duality is nature and we are a part of nature - that is evident even in the atom. I reckon most of us recognise that we are a part of this world - not apart from it.
People consult themselves for advice? Do they? They may rationalise their options (that's what I call thinking) but when I'm genuinely flummoxed I consult another more experienced in the problem I face. (We'll keep God out of this - I'm talking people.)
Confused emotion is the root of insanity - that relates to the ego - not necessarily the mind. Insanity is a misnomer - mental illness should more correctly be called emotional disability.
To negate the mind is extremely dangerous - our brains don't think - our minds do. Much like a motor vehicle - the engine equates to the brain - but the driver is the mind of the car. Without the driver a car is simply a hunk of metal.