To: K-list
Recieved: 2001/06/28 13:33
Subject: Re: [K-list] conciousness
From: Paul Perner
On 2001/06/28 13:33, Paul Perner posted thus to the K-list: Michael Read wrote:
> ...............
> ~~~~~
> {me now - heeheehee}
> When seen for what it is the so-called ego is nothing more than a
> survival tool for the so-called individual. In other words it is the
> basic sense of identity that kept our distant ancestors aware of thier
> surroundings and the ever present danger - you know, lions and tigers
> and bears, oh my!
>
We can be such a silly little race sometimes. I'll bet one of the
favorite pass times of beings from other planets and/or dimensions is
watching us chase our tails around.
> The ego is a natural part of what is. Fear of and attempts to overcome
> or destroy the ego is only more of the same. So, to allow ego its
> place as part of the natural phenomena and understanding that the
> eternal awareness is all that there is will open the door to peace.
>
Michael, you're always a breath of fresh air, as are many others
on this list.
> Ego, mind, body all arise out of the eternal awareness and in truth
> are created from that self same awareness. As we move along on the
> 'spiritual path' we begin by thinking that there is something that we
> must do in order to become realized/awakened/enlighted - this is the
> natural flow. At some point the so-called individual realizes that he
> or she has always been not just a part of the all-that-is. Indeed the
> eternal awareness has always been all-that-is.
>
> Is it the character who has fooled himself into being a separate and
> small individual? Or, is it the eternal awareness that has succeeded
> in tricking itself?
>
I would guess the former, but if this *whole* thing is a joke, that
still wouldn't keep me from laughing.
> Love Eternal - Michael
>
Likewise,
Paul
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