Hi
We all perceive existence somewhat differently according our accumulated different experiences during this life as well as past ones. For consideration of those who may be interested another personal view is offered below.
The starting basic premise is everything that exists is a emanation & a part of God unknowable in its entirety by us. Nothing can exist whether it be on the on the material plane of existence or the super celestial aspect of existence & all that is in between unless it is a part of God. There is nothing that can exist apart from God.
The second premise is that for reasons that may not be known God through emanations of itself is expressing itself in an infinite number of ways starting with the principle or law of duality in both the macrocosm & the microcosm. Well illustrated in the Kabballa starting with the unmanifested (ain) emanating the Sepherioh Kether to Malkuth
The Third main premise is that God gave free will to all beings emanated ie. The Orders of Angels also as well to Man. The Orders of Angels are : Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Virtues, Powers, Principalities, Archangels and Angels.
The Fourth premise is that in order to express itself in every possible way all choices needed to be made both positive & negative. The aspects of God that chose the most difficult forms of expression have been given various names threw out the world such as Satin, Contrary Spirits, Man etc
The aspect of God called “Man” Chose to enter matter & experience duality & material manifestation. This is beautifully illustrated by the number zero Tarot Card “ The Fool” There Man I shown cheerfully stepping out into the material world confidently knowing that his return back into Unity with God is absolutely certain and is therefore unconcerned. Since duality is actually being consciously being experienced for the first time – Man is not truly aware on how difficult this journey will be - even with the pre knowledge that it will be difficult. The animal companion - some people say is trying to “warn Man” but the journey must be made for if man did not make that choice then some other aspect of God would. The rest of the Tarot deck can be used to explain & describe the events. experiences, & rules governing our existence Man’s entrance into matter & as well as the method of reuniting with the spiritual aspect of his being
Our lot seems to be the acquiring & mastering this knowledge & then making the leap or transition to re-intergration or illumination . This is accomplished by understanding & mastering the rules & laws of creation. Once full understanding or mastership is achieved – we will be able to make the transition to reintergration and return to our spiritual existence The information is more clearly presented through the Martinest & Rosicrucian teachings. Both are well designed to guide the student to knowledge & mastery that will lead to reintegration or illumination. We apply the Laws & principles learned to all that we perceive & experience both internally
Interestingly enough as we devote our focus to this study of the rules & laws of the manifested plane the duality or negative aspect this focus or effort is that we reinforce & strengthen our ties to it & delaying the return to Unity or reintegration As a way to possibly establish some kind of balance would be that while trying to integrate any perception or experiences to our teaching which explain the material & immaterial aspect of manifestation – to also attempt to relate our experience or perception the Absolute Unity of all – our personal conception of God – as part of the Whole. This attempt reconcile our perceptions & experiences to the oneness of God may restore a balance that will aide on our path to reintegration
A last thought – “The Fool” tarot card illustrates that before entering in duality man knows for certain that he will return to Unity despite any trials, tribulations, or setbacks that he knows will he will undergo ( but not fully appreciate or comprehend at that time due to lack of experience) So let us meditate on why he made that choice. Perhaps we might conclude that the Journey itself might be just as important as the goal that will be reached when we have a conscious reintegration with the Unity & have deeper appreciation of the Journey itself.
Hoping this exploration of some personal perceptions of existence may be somewhat useful to someone else
Best Wishes
Tom James
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