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NOT FULLY HUMAN

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I don’t see myself as fully human

So many humans are looking for
A spiritual experience
But if we only knew
We are a Spirit
And we are having
A human experience

And if us humans only knew
The wants and desires of our own spirit self
Then we would see with Spirit’s eyes
And not hold to all that is human
Where our emotions rule the day

We would be beyond pleasure or pain
We would be beyond right or wrong
We would be beyond good or bad
We would be beyond time or space

We would not even worry
About the human race

We are light beings experiencing conciseness in a human body.
Gina and Curtis are in love

Love: A Universal Language – Exploring Love Across Philosophical and Spiritual Traditions

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Love, as ancient as humanity itself, transcends cultural, religious, and societal boundaries, uniting people across diverse backgrounds. This post will explore the multifaceted nature of love, examining its significance in various philosophical and spiritual traditions.

Love as a Universal Concept

Love: A force that connects all things, celebrated in countless traditions from agape in Greek philosophy to metta in Buddhism.

Love in Consciousness

  • Unity and Oneness: Love reflects the interconnectedness of all beings.
  • Compassion and Kindness: Love as compassion, aiming to alleviate suffering.
  • Conscious Awareness: Love as a higher state of consciousness.
  • Unconditional Love: Love without judgment or conditions.

Philosophical and Spiritual Perspectives on Love

  • Love as Brahman: The ultimate reality is love itself.
  • Maya and Illusion: Love reflects the true nature behind the illusion of the world.
  • Atman and Brahman: Love experienced is the love inherent in the universe.

Buddhism

  • Compassion (Karuna): A core ethic to alleviate suffering.
  • Loving-kindness (Metta): Cultivating benevolence for self and others.
  • Interdependence: Love as an expression of interconnectedness.
  • Emptiness (Shunyata): Love free from ego and attachment.

Christianity

Agape Love: Divine, selfless love.

Sacrifice and Redemption: Love exemplified through sacrifice.

Love as a Commandment: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Fruit of the Spirit: Love as one of the signs of the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Sufism

Ishq: Mystical love between soul and God.

Fana (Annihilation): Surrendering the ego in divine love.

Baqa (Eternal Being): Unity with God through love.

Unity of Existence: Love as the binding force of all existence.

Taoism

  • Wuwei (Effortless Action): Love as a natural flow from harmony with the Tao.
  • Yin and Yang: Love as the balance of energies.
  • Spontaneity and Non-Attachment: Love free from expectation.

Love, across these traditions, is not merely an emotion but a profound force that shapes our understanding of existence, our relationships, and our spiritual journeys. Each tradition offers unique insights into how love can be a path to enlightenment, unity, and peace.

Reflect on your own understanding of love.

Explore further by reading or discussing these concepts with others.

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