...is every creature that is currently alive and every creature that has ever lived anywhere in this or any other universe. We are every gnat, worm, midgen, mole, mammoth, fish, dinosaur, or human being that has ever lived or will ever live, but we are even more than that. We are every tree, star, comet, galaxy, drop or water, or puff of wind that had ever existed or will ever exist. Why think small about this matter? Ha ha.
It helps to realize that the universe is unimaginably intelligent and has its own ineffable plan of action. If this is seen, then one can relax and simply BE in the secure knowledge that everything is taken care of. Humans are apparently the only creatures on earth who imagine that they are separate entities who have control over what happens. This illusion creates all kinds of unnecessary psychological worries.
Melville, in his novel "Moby D*ick," presented a great koan when he had Captain Ahab raise his arm and ask, "Is it I or God who lifts this hand?" Seeing the answer to this question helps put the mind at rest. (hint: it isn't "I" and it isn't "God.")
It helps to realize that the universe is unimaginably intelligent and has its own ineffable plan of action. If this is seen, then one can relax and simply BE in the secure knowledge that everything is taken care of. Humans are apparently the only creatures on earth who imagine that they are separate entities who have control over what happens. This illusion creates all kinds of unnecessary psychological worries.
Melville, in his novel "Moby D*ick," presented a great koan when he had Captain Ahab raise his arm and ask, "Is it I or God who lifts this hand?" Seeing the answer to this question helps put the mind at rest. (hint: it isn't "I" and it isn't "God.")
