Reconstructing Context (Situation/Circumstances) 2 [Humor is a means to distance oneself from life's events and apply them to a new context (situation/circumstances).]

This is a continuation of the article below.

Pages 432 to 443 of "I: Reality and Subjectivity".

[Q: The current explanation sounded philosophical.]

A: Exactly. Philosophical views arise from a more expanded context (situation/circumstances) of meaning. Andsuch views lead narrower perspectives to a resolution and make it possible to gradually surrender the context (situation/circumstances) of philosophical abstractions themselves.They also clarify positions that were previously misunderstood. Another advantage of philosophical views is that, because they have a strong impersonal quality, it is easier to reflect on them and let them go.

[Q: Could you give me an example?]

A:The expression "not worth arguing about"is an easy-to-understand example. This phrase indicates that peace has been prioritized over conflict, in addition to showing that there is a prospect of winning in a win-lose game. We can always let go of the game itself or the melodrama, but we usually overlook that option. The satire, "Should I commit suicide today or go to the movies?" also illustrates this.

Humor is a means to distance oneself from life's events and apply them to a new context (situation/circumstances).Humor makes you feel at ease and allows you to "wear the world like a loose garment." Humor views the whole of life with compassionate eyes, and without being caught up in the intense conflict of life and death, it shows that there is an option toplay gracefully with life.

[Q: But doesn't that lead to indifference?]

A: Humor encompasses life, and within it, there is compassion. On the other hand, indifference excludes life. Humor allows participation, while indifference prevents it. Humor enjoys, while indifference brings boredom and weariness.

Direct your passion toward God, not toward belief systems. That is the only authentic decision, and it can be applied in any situation. Keep asking yourself constantly whether you want to follow the world or harmonize with the "Truth of God." Seeking awakening is completely different from seeking worldly success.

[Q: You seem to be treating various qualities as abstract concepts rather than personal traits.]

A: It is liberating to see life as an interaction of various qualities. There is no need to bring individuality into it.A position is a program, not the true Self.The world presents countless statuses and positions, but these are merely arbitrary assumptions and complete fictions. We can observe them without agreeing to them, and we can also respect how the world perceives them and what value it places on them. We can fully understand the world's views and still remain free from them.

Also, we are given the freedom to agree to certain qualities or positions.It is important to recognize that this is left entirely to free will. Every position is voluntary.As spiritual inquiry progresses, you will encounter more primordial and axiomatic positions. Eventually, belief systems and assumptions will be revealed, and ultimately, the truth of the autonomous and independent self itself will become the subject of contemplation. By deconstructing all belief systems, you arrive at the following question: --"What" is it that is clinging to that position, what is it that believes in it, what is it that is choosing it, and what is it that is being controlled by it?As growth progresses, the primary sense of self comes to coincide with the operating center of mental activity.

Imagine that what we think is "who" we are is actually "what" we are. If you pursue it to the end, you will find that it is merely a function, not a cohesive, independent entity.It is a belief system, and all qualities are operating autonomously. Thoughts and emotions are happening on their own.Various forms of mental activity occur spontaneously without any notice. The independent, autonomous entity called "I" is merely an assumption. Every activity, including the operating center that governs human functions, is happening spontaneously. This operating center, like a transistor processor unit, automatically identifies, classifies/sorts, remembers, compares, evaluates, organizes, and records. And this central unit agrees that it is "I" and identifies with it. Then, in turn, this unit becomes the object of blame, praise, fear, and anxiety about survival.For better or worse, emotions are attached to it. Also, consequences and positions, such as whether it brings pleasure or pain, automatically have a major influence on choices.

However, even if you understand all of this, it takes immense courage, faith, and trust in God to finally surrender the known core to the unknowable. And in the final moment, the remnants of doubt and the fear of existence will well up from the depths. At that time,"Whatever happens, just keep moving straight ahead,"remember the teachings of the masters and place your full trust in them. Then, it will be proven that those words were authentic, and the glory of God will be waiting beyond the last great obstacle.

[Q: How should I prepare for that final moment?]

A: The very fact that you are hearing about the final moment indicates that you are already prepared. You must be willing to pass through the illusion that the death of the self means the extinction of existence itself. If you held the belief that "death is an illusion, so I do not believe in it," at the final moment, you will be faced with the question of who it is that thinks that way. Then, you will discover that there is no "I" that thought that way, and that illusion will either dissolve, or you will confront the fear of death.Only the Spirit can pass through the final doorway. The ego is left behind before the doorway and cannot pass through.

[Q: At that point, does fear regarding the physical body arise?]

A: In my case, that was not a problem at all. Rather, the core of the sense of "I" was greatly shaken and covered in fear. It felt as if the very foundation of existence was in danger, and the ego was desperately resisting the non-existence that would replace its own death.

Looking at the big picture, one can see that due to the structure of the ego, the ego cannot know what lies beyond it.The ego hopes that it can somehow awaken while the familiar "I" remains. The ego cannot know that the supreme <I> shines forth only after it has vanished.In my case, only the teachings of the ancient sages,"Just go straight ahead. No matter what happens,"remained as the final non-verbal "knowledge," and when the familiar self-identity vanished, only a blank consciousness without memory remained. When all the pillars were removed, the "ultimate truth" was there.

[Q: Then, what is it that can speak about that truth?]

A: Consciousness has multiple capabilities. Consciousness may choose to speak again, or it may not. However, in many cases, it chooses not to speak. In that case, no words are uttered, but because traces remain in the field of consciousness, when another evolved practitioner of the soul stands before the final doorway later, they can suddenly just "know" what they need to know. Not everything is clearly explained, but it can be hinted at. When you reach the final doorway, you must leave all your baggage behind.

[Q: Then, is what we must finally surrender not the self as the core of the ego, but the attachment to it?]

A: I think that is a very easy-to-understand expression. The problem is the attachment to the belief that the personal "I" is the core of existence and the source of life and the sense of "I."When you are able to surrender that illusion despite any obstacles, you realize that even the sense of "I am" originates from the universal and impersonal <I>.It is just like believing that sunlight emits light itself, only to realize later that the source of that light was always the sun itself. This realization brings great liberation.

[Q: The above explanation is encouraging and helpful.]

A: In a sense, awakened masters are those who have survived the death of the ego. The words of those masters provide guidance and inspiration to students who are in uncertainty. There is nothing to be gained by speaking about the truth, and there is no one to gain it. Words simply happen as a grace of the "Self."

Attaching to "I" as the core of the ego is like offering one's own life to God, because one believes it is the source of life. To surrender oneself safely, trust, conviction, and the words of someone who has already experienced it are helpful. Therefore, it is extremely important to confirm the level of the teachings to which you entrust your life and spiritual trust.

There are two types of masters. The first is an intellectual and integrative teacher; they can learn about the truth and convey it accurately, but the full embodiment of that truth remains incomplete. Such teachers are usually located in the upper range of 200 to 500 and are also excellent instructors. In this case, the level of the truth taught varies numerically depending on the teacher's level of consciousness. However, such masters have great merit. This is because they are good at teaching and can instruct in specific spiritual practice methods. It is the same as having an excellent ski instructor who has not experienced all the advanced slopes. Conversely, there are ski masters who are not good at teaching at all. Beethoven was a great composer, but he could not be a great piano teacher. Similarly, there are awakened saints who are not gifted with the ability to teach. Their brief teachings are impossible, not eloquent, and not easy to understand.

The second type is a teacher who can explain awakening in a way that is convincing to anyone. In some cases, the person themselves may not be very eloquent, but it is conveyed by disciples who understand the master's words.

Some masters who have survived the death of the ego cannot speak about the ultimate truth for many years. A very few return to the secular world, but most do not make such a choice.

[Q: I feel confused about the state of awakening and also about the "individual" who wants to awaken. There is a saying that a truly awakened person does not "claim" it. So, aren't people who say they are awakened mistaken?]

A: It is not easy to describe a state outside the range of the ego's empirical reality, and it is also very difficult to answer questions derived from the questioner's dualistic paradigm of reality. An awakened person is simply in that state, so there is no purpose in "claiming" it. It is the ego that claims it.Nowadays, there is kinesiology testing, so any state can be verified.

The personal self does not awaken or transform. It is simply completely replaced by a completely different state, assimilated into it, and silenced. For example, if you look at what passes through a projector lens from one side, you can see the movie on the screen, but if you look from the other side of the lens, you only see blinding light. However, the function of the lens itself has not changed.

Similarly, a shadow does not change into sunlight; the sunlight replaces it. If we compare the ego to a shadow, the light of the "Self" that replaces it can be said to be the state of awakening.

Returning to your previous question, "Truly awakened people do not claim it," this expresses a kind of humility by "not claiming it," but that is merely a projection of the spiritual ego of the person saying such things. However, awakening means the total disappearance of all ego. Awakening is a very simple fact and is not something to be acquired.There is no personal achievement or praise that requires showing such feigned humility. Immature spiritual communities tend to overly exalt and praise "so-called awakened gurus or masters" and give them charismatic characteristics. But these are just projections. For an awakened person, that state is just a natural state as it is.

The state of awakening may initially appear dramatic and vivid to the ego, which is like a candle in the wind. However, after the ego is gone, peace simply spreads endlessly, and there is no need to put anything into words. This is because that state transcends all language. It is impossible to describe that state in words that others can understand.

In my case, I did not speak about that experience for over thirty years, during which time I gradually acquired the ability to return to a normal state and function in the world. No one could understand that state. However, twice I met famous saints who understood that state. One was Muktananda, and the other was Ramesh Balsekar. I have also confirmed each other's complete and finished state while passing by strangers on the streets of New York.

Over the years, methods to verify states of consciousness were gradually revealed. And I discovered the possibility that the phenomenon of kinesiology could become a bridge between the linear realm of the ego and form, and the non-linear spiritual world that lies behind it.

Looking back at history, awakened saints have shared their state of being without hesitation. Not one of them has denied their state or pretended not to be awakened. The Buddha spoke of the sublime state of awakening, which later came to be called "Buddha-nature." Jesus also described his state as "the Christ, the Almighty God, the Father in Heaven."Krishna expressed the "Self" as the "Supreme." To not acknowledge the "Presence of God" is to deny the "fullness and divinity of God." For the awakened, that is an impossibility.

Furthermore, regarding the saying that "the awakened do not claim it," this may imply that because awakening occurs so rarely, those who claim it are impostors.Countless false teachers have emerged over the centuries, so this is not impossible. However, we now have objective and verifiable testing methods to reveal levels of consciousness, so we can confirm both awakening and the legitimacy of teachings.

False teachers are those who claim awakening for the purpose of gaining something; they desire fame, praise, or followers. Usually, such impostors have fanatical followers. Their problems have already been discussed.

Also, the uninitiated have expectations; they believe that awakened saints have some mysterious, mystical atmosphere, behave uniquely, have secret marks, or in the worst cases, have lumps on their heads or foreheads. They wait for a person with a "special" appearance and demeanor, and are disappointed to learn that a true saint is basically very ordinary and lacks grandiose gimmicks. Because they are accustomed to traditional religious art and icons, they expect a saint to appear wearing robes fluttering in the wind. However, in reality, the only thing that characterizes a true saint is the quality of their teaching and the power of the energy field of consciousness they possess. Furthermore, there is an invisible aura, and the auras of the teacher and student merge, which intensifies depending on the student's willingness, promoting the growth of consciousness.

[Q: What is a "miracle"?]

A: If the visitor's karma is sufficiently "heated" and only the manifestation of a higher-energy catalyst is needed, a miracle can occur.It does not happen through the saint's will or intention, but simply occurs naturally.Usually, the saint themselves is unaware of it and learns of the miracle later by hearing eyewitness accounts. However, the saint views it as no different from an apple falling from a tree. They observe the miracle that has appeared in the manifest world as a natural course of events.

Healing also occurs naturally. In true healing, whether the symptoms disappear or not is not very important.This is because true healing occurs from within. Consciousness is in a state of omniscience and transcends the physical body. What is truly liberated is not necessarily the physical or mental symptoms, but the suffering that accompanies them. Miracles occur through the transformation of context. Since the actual "event" is within consciousness, natural healing occurs through the transformation of the suffering person's consciousness. This may or may not appear externally.

[Q: Would a true saint say, "I am enlightened"?]

A: This question prompts a deeper understanding. The answer is no. That statement contains several errors. The moment you say "am," you are already separated from the ultimate truth. It is intransitive, just like "being" or "is-ness." Also, the word "enlightened" takes on the connotation of a newly added quality or attribute.On the other hand, the "I" of the "Ultimate Truth" is the identity of the "Self," a complete and perfect statement.Both "am" and "that" in "I am that" are superfluous and misleading.In reality, since awakening is neither a state nor a perspective, yet is both, there is no word that accurately describes it.

A cat is one hundred percent a cat. A cat does not need the word "cat," nor does it need to know that it is a "cat." The word "cat" is a linguistic invention and has practical value. The truth of self-existence, self-containment, and self-identity is already complete, just as a cat is a cat.

Awakening is simply being like a cat. That fact alone is complete and perfect, not a newly added state. It requires no misplaced approval or confirmation.

The word "enlightenment" is semantically accurate. This is because the word means recognizing and realizing that one's own nature is the light of the "Self," which arises from within as awareness and as a profound, self-evident "truth."

[Q: Is doubt a hindrance for those who refuse to acknowledge the possibility of awakening?]

A: I think that is a very important point. There is such a thing as realistic doubt for the sake of confirmation, which is rational and part of wisdom.

However, there is also what can be called pathological concern, which is a manifestation of an inflated, narcissistic ego.The person feels that their own fictional omnipotence is being denied and challenged by the potentiality of "truth."Sometimes this leads to serious mental disorders, creating delusions of grandeur such as hatred and resentment.

We recognize the historical fact that many great leaders who lived for equality, peace, and spiritual truth were assassinated. Jesus Christ, Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, Anwar Sadat, Martin Luther King, and John F. Kennedy are examples. In addition to the assassinations of so many famous leaders, there are many failed attempts (such as the attempted assassination of the Pope).A person obsessed with such pathological delusions is, so to speak, potentially harboring murderous intent toward God, and wants to prove that their own inflated, narcissistic ego is greater than God.Also, great works of art in history have been subjected to attacks by madmen. The "Pieta" is one such example. Furthermore, one sand sculptor said that while he was creating "The Last Supper," he had to remake the heads of Jesus and the apostles many times because they were destroyed by someone in the middle of the night. He eventually gave up on the restoration and destroyed everything.

The desire to defile beauty can also be seen in graffiti. There are many people in the world who hate beauty and find joy in defiling it.—infant murder is one such example. Also, serial killers hate the beauty of women and try to desecrate that beauty by severing limbs and the like. Indiscriminate killers, and murderers of any kind, deny the authority of God. A psychopath with delusions of grandeur becomes the greatest threat to leaders and those who threaten the ego of these fanatics.

Famous spiritual leaders have been poisoned for the reason that "I wanted to see if they would die." Sometimes these insane acts extend to politics, leading to the Oklahoma City federal building bombing and the World Trade Center bombing. The larger the scale,the more the attacker gains pleasure from receiving public attention.The jealous megalomaniac wants to prove (at the root of their ego) that they are superior to God.Such beings infest the lower astral planes.They hate the sovereignty of God because it threatens the sovereignty and legitimacy of their own inflated ego.

Evil is not the opposite of God, but merely a denial of God.It is the same as how falsehood is not the opposite of truth, but its denial. The deification of the self does not lead to divinity, but invites pathological megalomania and religious delusions.

To you who read to the end! You are truly a 75. (75 is, in Kazutama/number spirit, Sasuga = Sa(11) Su(13) Ga(51) = 75.)

Today is 12/28, KIN 119, and in four days, we will welcome 2022. I believe that in 2022, we need to continue raising human consciousness further so that first contact with extraterrestrials can occur. We possess the power to use the unconditional love of the Creator (God). Perhaps that is what it means to be impersonal. Let us become conduits, standing from a position of an aware heart grounded in love, and practice our respective strengths with the energy of love, joy, peace, and pure will.

The more we practice, the more the ego will try to identify with it. We have no choice but to proceed one step at a time. Starting with those who have realized this, let us work to draw out each other's abilities and turn this Earth into a planet of nothing but the light of love.

Let us shine a light on the collective ego of humanity on Earth.

If you try, you can do it! Hisanori Timonti