Yes indeed, agreed across the board on all counts. Yes, Rumi came up through the Sufi tradition. He was a very wise individual as evidenced by the quote.
I would put forth to you that all this is pointing to the "Witness for God" idea in biblical scripture. While there are zillions of different ways to interpret this idea, I believe it implies taking the position of a "Neutral observer" in life. In other words, stepping outside of JUDGMENT, which is, in effect NOT "eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, as this is the very definition of JUDGMENT --- assigning a positive/negative charge to a person, place, thing, event, etc. An act that BINDS us to the material realm.
Thus, to "witness" is to look on to a person, place, thing while reserving one's judgment.
Whadaya think? Not a popular idea in mainstream circles I realize...
The singular question that resolves all paradoxes has been posed to mankind through antiquity and even into the modern day. From the Halls of Amenti of Egypt in the inner temple, to the outer walls of the Temple at Delphi, and even referenced in the movie "The Matrix".
Hahaha, I have seen that movie and loved it! Stopped watching movies in 2014 when I realized they are tools of our brainwashing and indoctrination!
And yes, we are indeed a species with amnesia. Better said, I would suggest, that we are entirely ASLEEP!!
Did God ever wake Adam up or do we just assume so?
If not, that sure would make for one heckuva GREAT AWAKENING, no?
As to "who you are". Consider this idea; you won't ever find the answer in a thought, in your mind. As mind/thought is "The Matrix" itself (My ATF movie BTW). One must exit the matrix to see reality for what it is.
The question "Who am I" does not have a corollary answer. A conundrum I realize.
The answer to the question is wholly EXPERIENTIAL in nature, spurned by desire, eventually delivered by grace alone. You and I can't "Make it happen". It requires both a great desire to know coupled with a tremendous act of humility (I do not know and cannot know {in my thoughts}). This is the oft-spoken of and tremendously misunderstood act of "Surrender", which is the essential requirement to arrive at the answer to the question itself.
Deep stuff. BIG ideas. Head spinning....hahaha... like a square jab to the nose from Tommy! :)
Yes indeed, agreed across the board on all counts. Yes, Rumi came up through the Sufi tradition. He was a very wise individual as evidenced by the quote.
I would put forth to you that all this is pointing to the "Witness for God" idea in biblical scripture. While there are zillions of different ways to interpret this idea, I believe it implies taking the position of a "Neutral observer" in life. In other words, stepping outside of JUDGMENT, which is, in effect NOT "eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, as this is the very definition of JUDGMENT --- assigning a positive/negative charge to a person, place, thing, event, etc. An act that BINDS us to the material realm.
Thus, to "witness" is to look on to a person, place, thing while reserving one's judgment.
Whadaya think? Not a popular idea in mainstream circles I realize...
Excellent Mahvelous Marvin, most excellent!
The singular question that resolves all paradoxes has been posed to mankind through antiquity and even into the modern day. From the Halls of Amenti of Egypt in the inner temple, to the outer walls of the Temple at Delphi, and even referenced in the movie "The Matrix".
Temet Nosce? -> Who/What am I?
Hahaha, I have seen that movie and loved it! Stopped watching movies in 2014 when I realized they are tools of our brainwashing and indoctrination!
And yes, we are indeed a species with amnesia. Better said, I would suggest, that we are entirely ASLEEP!!
Did God ever wake Adam up or do we just assume so?
If not, that sure would make for one heckuva GREAT AWAKENING, no?
As to "who you are". Consider this idea; you won't ever find the answer in a thought, in your mind. As mind/thought is "The Matrix" itself (My ATF movie BTW). One must exit the matrix to see reality for what it is.
The question "Who am I" does not have a corollary answer. A conundrum I realize.
The answer to the question is wholly EXPERIENTIAL in nature, spurned by desire, eventually delivered by grace alone. You and I can't "Make it happen". It requires both a great desire to know coupled with a tremendous act of humility (I do not know and cannot know {in my thoughts}). This is the oft-spoken of and tremendously misunderstood act of "Surrender", which is the essential requirement to arrive at the answer to the question itself.
Deep stuff. BIG ideas. Head spinning....hahaha... like a square jab to the nose from Tommy! :)