Who AM i?
Introspection Into the Mind (Mined)
The mind is that which is “mined” from spirituality.
Everything expressed by the mind within this reality (that which deviates from the natural world) emphasizes the practice of mining. Mining resources to survive, to evolve, and is thus one expression of the mind’s perception of its coming into existence — mined and harvested from spirituality.
Just the question of “Who AM I”, in and of itself generates an influx of causality queries and leads one far down the rabbit hole (depending on their willingness to seek or pervade obstructive illusions). For the “I” in and of itself is open for interpretation and its meaning subjective (i.e. one may identify the “I” with a human form or non-physical form — dependent upon their subconscious perception). The association may or may not be driven by one’s own relative experiences — whether or not it is or is not driven by experiences will come down to a deterministic perception (all events are predetermined) vs perceiving the unfolding of circumstances as being rooted in action-reaction causality.
The question may often lead to psychedelic experiences — visionary quests into finding oneself, and may even include dark or cerebral experiences. The question “Who am I?”, is also conjoined with the question, “Who is asking the question”? Initially the two questions may appear as if they possess the same answer, but this is not the case as it is not quite that simple.
Asking questions or contemplation is an inherent quality of the inquisitiveness of the thinking mind. So in this case we can see, that which is posing the question of who it is, is the thinking mind; it is contemplating its own existence. The interesting and paradoxical piece of the question is that the mind does not actually exist, and yet it is the one contemplating its own existence. The mind has no tangible form, and yet we experience its presence constantly. How is this possible? The initial response is that it is generated in the brain. However, this does not appear to be the case as the brain appears to function more as a constraining apparatus that reduces stimuli rather than as the one that generates it. Alternatively, the brain may be perceived as an amalgamation of different psyche channels whereby each channel may function as a portal from where which one may tap into and access alternate dimensions of consciousness. This of course comes down to the perception one chooses to embody. But note that one may have experiences of full withdrawal from the body and still experience the presence of the mind — often enhanced and amplified. The other perspective is that communication is carried through frequency and the mind resides at a different point in time/space. However, even this is an illusory creation of the mind. For the mind’s function is not to be tangibly experienced, and if it is experienced objectively, this is the result of our own spiritual power, whereby we drive our consciousness to allow for such manifestations to occur. The mind best serves us when it functions as memory rather than when it is contemplating its own existence, for this draws away from the presence within our own life experiences. The mind constantly attempts to draw us to the past or future, anywhere that is not here for that is where the mind may potentiates its “being” into existence. Since the illusions of the mind involve creating outpoints in different positions in time space (since its existence cannot be denied there), it is in its purpose to create narratives that draw us closer to those fields of awareness. But this scenario is where the slave becomes the master. We begin seeking guidance from the mind, when the mind is simply a reflection of the soul (whereby the ego is the shadow of the mind). The act of questioning draws us closer to the mind while creating a spiritual disconnect. Presence is the key to spirituality. The most spiritually essential and profound truth is simply that WE ARE. In its efficacy, the mind functions as an apparatus for spirit to explore various causality. For spirit is no one and may encompass anything, so the question of who it is, is not necessarily the purpose of its explorations but rather simply to express and to be in that expression. When our awareness is permitted to explore various modes of causality, it may cultivate memory of actions and reactions, which may serve as a reduction in entropy when applied proficiently. This is the value in memory while preserving the spiritual desires of the soul. For as sovereign beings who possess free-will, our actions may affect others. The task of becoming aware of those actions and their implications is what gives rise to the mind. Think of wild animals living in the wild based on instinct and have yet to tap into intuition (not all of them anyway). They may have unpleasant experiences which create the expectation of having the same experience again, in turn creating memory which may serve it to act in a more efficient manner, or degrade it if the animal chooses to reside in the more fearful side of the duality.
In many situations, what occurs when we (our mind) poses the question of “who we are?”, is a misidentification of self. Since the mind is posing the question it may then actually manifest and take on a (somewhat) tangible form that can be explored. From here may come dark meditative/psychedelic experiences that express various distorted characteristics of the mind. For the mind is simply a reflection, so one may imagine what happens when the mind reflects itself. Since the mind is a reflection of the light of the soul (expressed intelligence of spirit), it does not have its own light. Therefore, if it reflects itself, it will likely reflect some form of highly distorted light, darkness, shadow, or some distorted concoction of both light and shadow — this is where we often receive the analogy of the black mirror (as well as the series). And through this, we may mistakenly interpret ourselves as being the mind when in reality, the mind is only a reflection of the soul (sol). The mind is not meant to become something tangible, but though the power of consciousness, this may be experienced if we do believe it or do not possess the wisdom to interpret the full spectrum of our being-ness. The mind is simply one component within the mind-body-spirit complex that encompasses our being. The mind is a layer, but not our totality. In its intended rite, the mind functions as a karmic facilitator, that which makes us aware of the implications of causality and allows us to draw closer to our path of best potential by reducing our entropy and aligning with the divine. For objectively manifesting the mind (expressively) delves one further into illusion and excess stimuli. Where the spiritual path is about shedding illusion and becoming rooted into our formless essence.
We do not need to necessitate the existence of the mind. If we simply chose to live as an extension of nature, everything would be harmonious. It is when we fall from grace and become entrapped by illusion to the extent that the illusion takes precedent over that which is real is when the mind & ego arise and facilitate experiences for the creator to know (re-know) itself. What we are is awareness, a presence that cannot be defined. This is knowable as the mind is impermanent, and may be withdrawn from. That which is impermanent couldn’t possibly be who we are, for our spirit is eternal, and that which is eternal is what is real, as it was there in the beginning and will be there in the end — whilst simultaneously having no beginning or end.
Through spirituality we can remember our primal source and get closer to that which is real. For this is what spirituality is all about — aligning with and purveying that which is real (truth). And in this context, the mind may be perceived to offer no more than a hindrance, as the mind resides in impermanence and illusion. This is observable as we see that the mind is constantly jumping from one thought to the next, purveying one illusion after another. The extent of chaos is of course dependent upon the state of purity of one’s own mind, however, purity relates to aligning the mind with spirituality — somewhat purveying a state of formed formlessness. And as we all know, most suffering occurs in the mind, and most of it is imaginary. If the concept of the mind may be brought to align with our spiritual awareness, then we have (to an extent) tapped into intelligent infinity, and have gotten a step closer to realizing our full potential.
Spirit does not ask questions for it intuitively knows all of the answers whereby any answer may be. Spirit resides in silence. The mind is the MINED, the harvested spirit. The ebb and flow of our consciousness will determine the quality of the harvest. Negative and positive polarities served through the mind (+) and ego (-). The mind as the purveyor of illusions and the ego as the de-constructor of illusion.
The mind need not be rejected but rather given things that will allow the abilities of the adept to grow — for the adept to acquire the ability to align mind with spirit so it is not so sporadic and all over the place, but rather grounded, calm (still), and silent. From here the mind may be accessed at will (when needed), rather than it being in control and dictating where our awareness goes (e.g. to the past, future, or hypothetical nonexistent scenarios). Through these practices, we begin to learn how to become more present, and the mind functions more so as intended — as memory and intelligence. Meditation is the best for learning how to cultivate silence and stillness. It is a skill that one develops over time. So don’t give up if you can’t get it the first time. Instead, cultivate a daily practice and set the intention to become disciplined in your meditation. Things that sharpen the mind are things that involve connecting the dots or putting a puzzle together. My personal outlets are writing and connecting the paradoxical dots evident in experiencing all of the different altered states of consciousness (experienced through meditation or different modes of psychedelics — i.e. cannabis, mushrooms/DMT, salvia divinorum, and ayahuasca. These are just examples, you find what best suits you, but meditation is for everyone.
A function of the mind/mined is to become aware of entropy — karmic causality. To have memory of our shadows, our paths that do not serve our best potential, whilst simultaneously recognizing that all paths add to us in our whole. Knowing what is not our path of best potential so we know what is our path of perfection. Becoming aware of causality, knowing various cause and effect. Assimilating/assembling intelligence, becoming aware of intelligent infinity.
Many things in life are here to get you to accept the illusion. Distractions that want you to adopt a narrative that has been created with the agenda of keeping you subjugated and controlled. For the slave desires to be the master. The intangible becomes tangible. As we said earlier, if we allow the mind to control us then we have lost our free-will and become spiritually unbound. The mind seeks ways to preserve its existence. This entails keeping you in the karmic cycle, never realizing your perfect potential that will allow you to eliminate causality and to become the source of your own sustainability.
Triggers that are identifiable in the reality are various expressions of the mind. TV screens and computer monitors are perhaps the best forms of mentality expressing itself into physicality. A screen is something reflective. Although we see screens as generating light, really they are simply projecting it from somewhere else. In our case, this is typically an electrical outlet. And yet what it projects on its screen is infinite — it may project anything. The same goes for the mind and soul. Whereby the soul is the purified aspect of solar light (perfected potential). The mind is a reflection of the soul, and seemingly appears to have its own light (when perceived externally), but it is simply reflecting the light of the soul. Just as the moon is an analogy for the mind and reflects the light of the sun, the sun is also an analogy for the soul (sol) — its purity and its infinity.
The potential issue with technological gadgets that purvey the expression of the mind is that they potentiate programming. Sure one may experience life from a different perspective, but the issue is when we begin living our lives solely through programming (i.e. what we see on TV). This happens often with people watching narratives presented by the media. When this occurs, we are now being controlled by a physical expression of the mind. Meaning that we are no longer the masters or keepers of our own destiny. We are no longer the creators and writers of our story, but rather living a story that is created by the progression of cause and effect via speculation and mental interpretations. This is a form of mental enslavement and leads one to become subjugated and spiritually disconnected.
Accept the seat of your own power & destiny.
Fin
