Metaphysics Discussion

Metaphysics discussion - What is metaphysics?

o Broadest branch of philosophy

o Nature of being, existence, bedrock reality, All That Is, essence, ultimate reality, Universe/Multiverse.

- What is Quantum Mechanics telling us about reality?

o When there is no observation of matter (energy), the energy behaves more like a frequency / wavelength than a particle. Upon observation, the energy snaps into one possibility for that time being and we call it a particle. Double slit experiment.

- What is real? (What is eternal? What is ephemeral/transient?)

o Eternal

. Higher Self, Soul, our Essence, the Universe, Divine, Infinite Intelligence, God, Cosmos

o Ephemeral

. The body, matter, personality, material wealth

- What is ultimate reality?

o Illumination, Oneness, Divine, Liberation, Matrix, Enlightenment, Awakening, Awareness, Love, God, Yoga, Om

- Humans are vibrational beings in a vibrational Universe.

o Brains send out and receive vibrations from other vibrational beings (life).

o Our thoughts are constantly creating the circumstances that create feelings inside of us. We cannot stop creating our reality.

o Life is like rowing down a stream. Row, row, row your boat is no joke.

. Intention

- Everything is energy. Consciousness creates matter.

o Matter is energy. Energy is information. Consciousness is information.

o Consciousness is the fabric of reality. . Consciousness creates perceptions of matter, which is energy.

. Without consciousness, matter cannot exist.

- What is God?

o Everything and beyond (Panentheism), Source Energy, Information Matrix, Infinite Expansion, Love, Oneness, Harmony, Light, Illumination.

o You and I are part of the Divine. Humans by our very nature are divine. All is of the divine.

o God is all and even extends beyond there.

- What is Christ Consciousness? Buddha Consciousness? Krishna Consciousness? Higher Consciousness? Super Consciousness? Cosmic Consciousness? The same.

o Consciousness of a human who has liberated the mind from ego. A person who has come to know reality as it is, on the most fundamental level.

- Humanity’s purpose / meaning of being on Earth.

o Find out and develop our God given talents, share them, and serve others; in turn, we are serving God.

- What is the reason or purpose of the Universe?

o Know ourself. Gain more awareness. Expand. Experience liberation, oneness, love, life, diversity, infinity. Experience ourself. Express ourself. Love ourself.

o Illuminate.

- How do we know this?

o Looking within. Liberating the mind from the limitations imposed by the ego. Talk to other people who have liberated the mind. Read books by people who have liberated the mind.

o Mystics, yogis, and genuine seekers have been saying this same thing for thousands of years. Jesus put this truth into a practical way that Westerners could understand.

. Be a loving person. Be a forgiving person. Give gratitude to that which is greater than your ego. Seek the truth.

 John 8:32 – You will know the truth and the truth will set you free. o Use the body and mind as an instrument to discern the essence/nature of reality.

. Humanity’s essence is the same essence as the Universe’s. Consciousness.

. Yoga is a Science.

o Look within. Meditate. Practice a mind/body/spirit practice.

o Master the breath. Master the body.

o Master the mind, master reality. This is Yoga.

o Experience. One experiences the Divine. This is what Yoga is about. Experiencing the Divine every moment. Experiencing bliss every moment is our natural state. Yoga.

- Do not take my word for it. Find out yourself. Look within. All the answers to all of the questions you could ever imagine are all found within. You are here at this philosophical discussion right now for a reason. It is time to go within for the answers.