The Witness Within #81 Veneer
May 17, 2021
Explore the magic of a newborn's softness and its otherworldly impact on our consciousness. Discover how worldly interactions create a hardening veneer over our true selves. Delve into the challenges of shedding this veneer and why love is essential for transformation. Reflect on the choice between reinforcing superficiality or embracing genuine inner reality. Learn about the journey of deconstruction to reveal lasting truths and the yearning that leads to profound guidance.
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Newborn Purity Changes Consciousness
- A newborn's soft skin and unique smell can instantly lift anyone's state of consciousness.
- Musa Muhaiyaddeen says this purity fades as the child develops a protective veneer from worldly influences.
Veneer Becomes The Projected Self
- A socialized veneer forms as children learn to survive and acquires a hardened identity.
- Musa Muhaiyaddeen observes that the veneer can become the person's self-image and public projection.
Veneer Like Coated Wood
- Musa Muhaiyaddeen compares a human's veneer to wood veneered furniture that must be stripped to see the real material.
- He notes removing such a veneer requires chemical, physical effort and the will to undertake the process.