"A human being is a part of a whole, called by us universe, a part limited in time and space.
He experiences himself, his thoughts, and feelings as something separated from the rest...
a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us,
restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us.
Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion
to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty." Albert Einstein
To live intentionally necessitates an understanding of who we are. An understanding of the Oneness of our world. We live in an amazing world, made evident by such things as the wonders of nature; the splendor of sunrise and sunset; the innocence of childhood, and the magic of computer technology. So often these simple joys of our world are veiled by astronomical societal problems. Since we now live in a global village, made possible by technological advancement, we are made more and more aware of social issues that most societies confront-- social issues such as drug abuse, health problems, crime, greed, and man’s inhumanity to man. In recent years, particularly in the Western world, the worsening economic condition has become a topic of great concern. In the United States, the news media has been replete with evidence of the dismantling of the shrines of materialism. Consequently, many demonstrate much fear and anxiety as they face the dismantling of their earthly treasures.
I suggest that the solution to these societal issues is the inhabitants' understanding of their “Oneness” with the Infinite Source, and consequently, their connection with all that exists. Who or what is the infinite source? Man sensing the existence of this force called it God and gave it characteristics common to man. The question then becomes, who or what is “God” and how are we One with the Source, or with what man calls God? Only through a different understanding of that awesome force and our relationship to it will societies manifest different experiences. Indeed, this understanding will cause changes in the hearts of men that will be reflected in every aspect of society.
According to Marshall Rosenberg, we do everything in an effort to satisfy our needs. (2005, 63) The drug addict; the habitual cigarette smoker; the child abuser; the food addict, the sex addict, and the murderer, all are attempting to satisfy deep-seated unmet needs. Is it possible that at the root of this deep neediness is man’s need to connect with his unborn self? In my opinion, another manifestation of man’s deep longing to connect is the subject of the majority of pop songs. They are about real love, failed love, or some aspect of the need to get love, or give love. If the divine intelligence we call “God” is love and we are one with that force, then perhaps the fulfillment of the deep longing for love may be found in becoming aware of our oneness with the Infinite Source.
From the age of two months, I was exposed to “old-time religion.” Who I am today is rooted in my initial exposure to principles of “good” and “evil.” Ingrained within me was the understanding of us and them. The “us” represented those who believed in Jesus and the “them” was everyone judged as not true followers of him. Only after I moved away from “the church” did I begin to have a positive understanding of the interconnection of everything in the Universe. This is the catalyst to living intentionally. In understanding this fundamental truth, our experiences would be fundamentally different.
We have been conditioned to believe that the form we are manifested in, our bodies, and the stories we learn to tell about ourselves are really who we are. Dr. Wayne Dyer, the amazing motivational speaker said the following on the Nightengale Conant Website. He compared the essence of who we are to the “plumness” within the plum seed. He states that when a plum seed is planted, it first sends out roots that have to have plum essence within them. Then comes the trunk containing its plumness, or plum essence, then the leaves, next the buds which also have plum essence and in due time plums appear. What a fitting metaphor for our oneness with what man calls God. Indeed, just as the plum essence permeates first the seed, then the roots, branches, and leaves, so too “Godness” is our very being. We are now learning what mystics and sages of past ages always knew, that our true self, our conscious self, remains when the body is taken away. This consciousness exists in all of creation; thus we exist in unity with all things.
From the scientific perspective as stated by Dr. Bruce Lipton, the world constitutes one interacting, living organism. This intelligence like a golden thread that connects all things, what Quantum physics calls energy, is what for centuries has been called God. This God was understood rightly, to be a powerful force. The problem arose when the force was understood, as something, or someone outside of man; something or someone that man had to please or appease; someone who created laws for humanity to adhere to. Those who adhere more or better to those laws are loved most, and those who do not obey will be destroyed. When examined closely, this foundational concept appears to be the creator of much of the division among humanity. There are lines drawn among nations, communities, families, and individuals that contribute significantly to a large percentage of our societal ills. Our history books are filled with the “collective insanity,” as Eckhart Tolle calls it, that demonstrates mankind’s concept of “us” against “them,” and “I” against “you.” Can you imagine how intentional we would be in dealing with one another if we saw the other as ourselves?
A practical understanding of that oneness removes all possibilities of enemies. Inarguably, an evolution into total awareness of our oneness creates in us loving hearts and deeply compassionate spirits. It is only then that we can love our neighbor as ourselves. 12:31. Indeed, the understanding of our connectivity to all people and manifestations in our universe is the impetus for doing to others as you would have them do to you. A oneness perspective enables us to be intentionally loving, compassionate, and empathetic.
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