Explore the concept of enlightenment and how every human being is already enlightened but unaware. Reflect on personal experiences and observe others who don't realize their own enlightenment. Discover the light within and recognize the inner light in yourself and others.
Enlightenment is the realization that every human being is made of light and inherently enlightened, despite excessive thinking and self-doubt.
By acknowledging the inherent enlightenment within ourselves and others, we can shift our perspectives and approach life with interconnectedness and understanding.
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Recognizing Our True Nature as Enlightened Beings
During a trip to London, the speaker shares their experience of being in a state of flow where everything felt light, alive, and connected. They spoke with a friend who pointed out that being enlightened simply means being filled with the light of the world, and that every human being is enlightened but may not have realized it due to excessive thinking. This realization opened the speaker's perspective, making them consider the possibility that they and everyone else are made of light and inherently enlightened. By acknowledging our true nature as enlightened beings, we can shift our focus away from self-doubt and anxieties and embrace the light within ourselves and others.
Embracing the Idea of Universal Enlightenment
The speaker reflects on the idea that every human being is enlightened, even if they haven't fully noticed it. They observe people in a cafe, consumed by their thoughts and unaware of their innate enlightenment. This realization leads to a wild thought that their loved ones, including their wife and children, are also enlightened. While the speaker doesn't claim to be fully enlightened themselves, they emphasize the power of recognizing and embracing the truth that we are all made of light. By considering the possibility of universal enlightenment, we can transform our perspectives and approach life with a greater sense of interconnectedness and understanding.
The Scottish mystic Syd Banks said that every human being is already enlightened - they just don’t know it. Join Michael to explore what it might be like if that we’re actually true!
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