We experience the universe through a subjective lens; perceiving a small fraction of the phenomena existing around us, confined within a single moment called the present. The progressive continuation of this small window of perception creates our memories from which our attitudes, values, and beliefs are formed. Through our subjective experience of reality, we define ourselves and the world around us in terms that make sense based on our limited experiences.
This is the foundation of the self-identity, or ego; an illusion that exists within each of us that places limitations on our once unlimited imagination. Through the formation of the ego, we progressively place limitations on a universe of infinite possibilities. As the ego becomes more solidified, we begin to see the world outside of ourselves as reality, and our imagination as being fictitious. What makes the physical more real than the metaphysical?
What we understand as the physical world is merely a limited perception of a culmination of phenomena. Our senses are an electrochemical nerve impulse reacting to some sort of energy that is processed by the nervous system. Our perception is not outside of us, but created within our mind. The physical is just as much inside of us as the metaphysical.
David Lynch once asserted that "we think we understand the rules when we become adults but what we really experience is a narrowing of the imagination." These limitations are in the form of opinions, or that which we think we know based on our experiences of limited sensual perceptions. Socrates once boldly proclaimed: "I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing."
Could it be that reality is the opposite of what we believe? Could imagination, or the metaphysical, be true reality and the physical world merely an illusion of the mind? Ramana Maharshi explained that "mind is consciousness which has put on limitations. You are originally unlimited and perfect. Later you take on limitations and become the mind."
If imagination is in fact reality, then perhaps our one true sense is the one that is not traditionally recognized as a sense: the third eye. The pineal gland is the most mysterious and fascinating part of the human body. It is thought to be responsible for intuition and has been called the "seat of the soul." It is a window into the metaphysical world and the source of imagination. Below is a painting by Alex Grey portraying the third eye through which he receives the visions for his incredible sacred art.
David Lynch once asserted that "we think we understand the rules when we become adults but what we really experience is a narrowing of the imagination." These limitations are in the form of opinions, or that which we think we know based on our experiences of limited sensual perceptions. Socrates once boldly proclaimed: "I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing."
Could it be that reality is the opposite of what we believe? Could imagination, or the metaphysical, be true reality and the physical world merely an illusion of the mind? Ramana Maharshi explained that "mind is consciousness which has put on limitations. You are originally unlimited and perfect. Later you take on limitations and become the mind."
If imagination is in fact reality, then perhaps our one true sense is the one that is not traditionally recognized as a sense: the third eye. The pineal gland is the most mysterious and fascinating part of the human body. It is thought to be responsible for intuition and has been called the "seat of the soul." It is a window into the metaphysical world and the source of imagination. Below is a painting by Alex Grey portraying the third eye through which he receives the visions for his incredible sacred art.
The third eye has been recognized for eons, celebrated as the gateway to higher consciousness and symbolic of enlightenment. East Asian and Indian iconography represent the third eye as a dot, eye, or mark on the forehead of deities. Hindus place a 'tilak' between the eyebrows representing the third eye.
In the chakra system, the third eye is the sixth chakra, associated with the color indigo. Its orientation is self-reflection and its function is seeing, intuition, imagining, and accurate interpretation. Opening the sixth chakra is about breaking open our internal wisdom and seeing at a more perceptive level.
Much of this information is becoming common knowledge today, but many are interested in ways to activate the third eye. The pineal gland becomes calcified, which is a build up of calcium phosphate crystals caused primarily from nanobacteria. Interestingly, researchers are finding that this could be the cause of various diseases, as calcium shells build up in various parts of the body.
Here are a list of techniques that can be used to decalcify the pineal gland:
1. Meditation: Activating the third eye is traditionally accomplished through meditation. For a list of general mindfulness techniques, click on the link here. To activate the third eye during meditation, focus your attention on the point between your eyes. Imagine the third eye opening and see the energy around you through this new sense. Remember that the goal is to bring your attention to the third eye, not cross your eyes. This should be practiced regularly to achieve noticeable results. With enough practice, meditation can become a very surreal, out-of-body experience leading to greater connectivity to the collective consciousness and the ability to perceive higher dimensional realities that are missed by the five senses.
2. Psychedelics such as DMT (ayahuasca), psilocybin mushrooms, cannabis, peyote, etc. have been used to activate the third eye throughout time. The use of such substances is a personal choice that is not advocated by Aesthetic Conscience, but noted for complete information.
3. Sungazing: It has been long thought that the sun holds incredible power for those that wish to obtain it. Sungazing should be done with great care to avoid eye damage. It should be done within the first 15 minutes of sunrise, and the last 15 minutes of sunset for only a few seconds to begin with. With time one can gradually increase the amount of time but must always exercise caution to avoid damaging eyesight. For more information about sungazing please check out this great article by Fractal Enlightenment.
4. Proper diet: Eat less meat and processed food and more whole fruits and vegetables. A few items to consider adding to your diet include: Raw apple cider vinegar, garlic, MSM, raw chocolate, citric acid, oregano oil, and tamarind. Avoid mercury, pesticides, halides (flouride, chlorine, and bromide), calcium supplements, caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco. Diet is something that should be balanced with other factors, but this is a short list of things to consider if trying to aid the decalcification process with diet.
5. Binaural beats and theta waves: “Theta waves have been identified as the gateway to learning and memory. Theta meditation increases creativity, enhances learning, reduces stress and awakens intuition as well as other extrasensory perception skills. Theta consciousness allows us to connect with our creative inspirations, spiritual guidance and peak experiences. Through theta wave meditation, we can open our Third Eye and access the delta waves that unite us with Universal Energy and Cosmic Consciousness." (multidimensions.com) A quick search on YouTube can get you started with this. Meditation with binaural beats and theta waves can have an astounding effect on the third eye.
6. Watch less television.
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This list is obviously noninclusive, but should serve as a great starting point. Check out the video below for more information about the pineal gland and activating your third eye.
Imagination is Reality: I enjoyed this read because it points out many realities we Humans experience every waken moment. However- THE VITALITY AND ENERGY OF THE IMAGINATION IS A FOUNTAIN NOT A MACHINE- Therefore, the milieu fluctuates providing high's and low's including resonance of perception often inconclusive.
ReplyDeleteI am able to see other realities playing out on my inner screen. It is ongoing. I have to tune into it by becoming quiet and closing my eyes. But I have seen other parts of the planet. I saw a cave with Buddha statues carved into the walls. I have seen animals outside of my cabin like raccoons, snakes etc. I fly over landscapes. This is all without taking drugs. My third eye is very active. It is not dreaming. I am awake and lucid but I cannot control these visions. In a lucid dream you know you are dreaming and you can control what is happening. It is usually nonsensical stuff happening. But these are substantial realities in place. It is remote viewing at that level basically. There is so much to learn about it. We are all awakening to these abilities.
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