Looking Deeply Into One’s Own Consciousness
October 3rd, 2006
Freedom implies the absence of limitation,
yet by our very manifestation in this life we
are necessarily limited by both body and mind.
To conclude that therefore no human being is truly free might seem excessively abstract, as it is clear that many of our fellow beings experience limitations of almost unimaginable magnitude. But while that abstraction should not lead us into complacency about the plight of untold others who long only for the relative freedoms a precious few on this earth take for granted, recognition of the fact that true and complete freedom eludes most of us is a powerful and humbling equalizer whose only response, when deeply felt, is compassion.
Seen in this way, the question then becomes one of looking deeply into one’s own consciousness to discover the limitations by which we imprison ourselves—our greed, our anger, our fear and judgmentalism—and taking steps to unravel those knots that bind, tether, and separate us from the boundless space which knows no self nor other. In so doing, we emerge from the fog of our own ignorance as a beacon of freedom, beckoning all to become.
by Gene Biringer
Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
Professor of Music
In your closing sentence you talk of coming out of the fog of our ignorance as a ‘beacon of freedom’. So true, and speaks to the heart of this Campaign which allows all of us to participate as beacons of freedom. Thanks for sharing.
“…a beacon of freedom, beckoning all to become…!”
Superb Gene!! We’re human becomings…becoming All One!! Beautiful write. Thank you for sharing your heart.
Love, Suzie Palmer