JANU: Exploring systems, then, may we suggest that one see oneself as a system of life, the human experience and consciousness being only part of a larger system. “So, how large is that system?” you ask. By this, you mean: “How much does it include? What are the elements of the system?” A few are known to the human consciousness. Some of the physical, a very few of the energetic, a little of the spiritual, and not much of the overall consciousness and its range, its depth. Our journeys have skirted around the issue, but the human consciousness longs for more; therefore, the need for a systems approach to research and exploring life.
The human body has a pulse, a circulatory system. In its own way, the spirit does as well. It’s in harmony with the larger pulse of life. Definite inbreath and outbreath corresponding to the respiratory system. The larger system has sensory capability, as does the physical. Desire, joy, peace, a sense of balance or equilibrium, also knowingness. Glimpses of this larger knowingness come in the form of insights, direct knowing. Some say they only go by the facts, but what are the methods, the paths to become conscious of all of the facts?
The spiritual life has similarities to the human experience, incarnate consciousness, but not as limited. When one is conscious beyond time/space, perspective changes. Relationships have potential, outcomes, movement, flow and change, memory, recognition, and mutual support. Goal orientation but not regulated by a clock or a calendar or finances. Yet there is an economy of energy and productivity, through sharing of knowledge, combined explorations. And there is love, with countless expressions.
And, yes, there is music, harmonies, rhythms, enduring patterns, a Symphony of Life. Music is not limited to incarnate life. Creativity is universal.
Life is rich, no matter its reality of expression. Awakening reveals this, even while incarnate. Life is a living system that includes so much more than physicality. Systemic understanding and experience touches everything. Namaste.
June 4, 2020 Copyright © 2020 by Joshua Ross