Humanity's
Place in the Universe
The
history of the universe is an exquisite progression: 1) The outward
cycle—the Big Bang (see The
Big Bang Theory, A New Perspective). Consciousness interacting
with itself manifests as the expanding universe. 2) The inward
cycle—separation returning to oneness.
In
the evolution of life, that process culminated in a species that
returned to oneness—unified everything within itself. The
human species is at that critical point in the cycle. With a little
refinement, human individuals can unify everything within their
being. So in the greater scheme of things, human beings occupy
a truly remarkable position. What may be even more remarkable
is that humanity, while occupying that position, is so oblivious
to its own potential.
The
fundamental pulse of our universe, from unity to multiplicity
and back, is embodied by the human spirit. Our species can bring
completion to that cycle. We dwell on the crest of the wave—the
unification of all diversity within the awareness of an individual.
Upon attaining that unification, it is no longer appropriate (strictly
speaking) to refer to us as merely human. At that point, we become
something more.
This
place we occupy in the universe is as powerful as it is critical.
If one is to run off the road, it is better to do so on a tricycle
than in a sports car. As human beings, we occupy the ultimate
cosmic sports car. When we drive irresponsibly, the results are
horrific.
It
is universally understood that throughout history humans have
unleashed an unparalleled tyranny upon the earth. Some have used
this fact to argue that human beings are not the most evolved
species, but the least. This is not correct. We are simply the
vehicle with the biggest and most powerful engine. When we run
astray, we do it in a big way. Until the state of unity is attained,
humanity will continue to unleash havoc upon the world.
Your
greatest treasure is the potential to unify your awareness. Only
then can you live in harmony with natural law.
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