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Miryam’s Space's avatar

Every thing is a miracle that we have only scratched the most superficial surface of. Nothing is as it appears to be. We know a few details about how something works and we dismiss it. I’m talking about miraculous from a scientific point of view! Every flick of a star, every beat of your heart, the filtering of blood by your kidney to create urine, chambered of Nautilus The value adjustment that something we understand a little about is not amazing. It’s ridiculous. It’s hubris, sophomoric, from the word root wise fool.

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Ana Levy-Lyons's avatar

Yes, totally agreed, Miryam. The distinction between scientific and miraculous, natural and unnatural is artificial anyway. It's all natural!

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Brian_Brooklyn's avatar

"The worlds interpenetrate and, in fact, are one and the same."

I have found that this is a truth many do not talk about. From my tradition, I tell people that nirvana is samsara, and samsara is nirvana, but the idea of transcendence cutting through immanence is one that people love to hold on to.

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Ana Levy-Lyons's avatar

I love this connection, Brian. Thank you. In kabbalistic understandings, there are four worlds, ranging from least dense (direct connection to God/ Emptiness) to most dense (materiality). The worlds overlap and the divine flow can run either direction. It all emanates from and returns to the cosmic oneness.

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Brian_Brooklyn's avatar

I like that understanding. I think the religious left needs to emphasize such concepts of the world and human anthropology more, letting people know that there are multiple streams in religious traditions.

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Nadya Gross's avatar

Present with you in that company!

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Leigh Fogle's avatar

Thank you. I’ve had my own messages come through. In dreams, “coincidences” but have struggled with the church. Needed this message this morning. Thank you

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Ana Levy-Lyons's avatar

Leigh, thank you so much for sharing this. Would love to hear more about your journey if you ever feel like sharing.

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Shira Nayman's avatar

Beautiful and illuminating.

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