Neutrality: An Indiscernible Realm of Consciousness

When we reach a certain point of enlightenment, we begin to wonder, “Is this it?”  Perhaps apathy creeps in and we notice an emptiness, or even a loneliness, in and around us. Sometimes we feel like it’s all one big joke… and we’re the ones being laughed at by the Universe.

What has happened?  Why this odd stage of disconnectedness?    

As we awaken to Oneness, we begin to merge with our remembrance of the All That Is both intellectually and spiritually. Our thoughts understand the concepts of Oneness (to a degree) and we think, “Wow! That’s what I want, to feel One with all things!” Yet, the experience can be uncomfortably different.

In Oneness, there is no discernment. Duality, and thus the ego, begins to dissolve. And, this ego, this part of ourselves that has been “driving the ship” most of our lives, begins to lose control over the body and mind. Fear arises as the ego crumbles into neutrality.

Neutrality is just that – neutral. It is neither good nor bad, light nor dark, speeding ahead nor dragging behind. Yet, as seekers, we've had a desire to speed ahead into the light with good intentions only to stumble face first into neutrality! For the human ego, when duality has reigned and stirred up intense feelings within us forever and a day, neutrality can feel like completely nothingness. How do we define ourselves and our feelings in neutrality? It feels much too benign to be “evolved” or “mystical” or “enlightened.”

Again, like the concept of Oneness, our minds have defined what we think these mere words will be like.  And, yes, they are mere words. 

You may doubt yourself, or the point of it all, or wonder if it is just a joke, and you can allow yourself to simply experience the emptiness, apathy and neutrality without judgment.  Let it be, let yourself be and soon – believe it or not – you will be laughing with the Universe at this incredible cosmic joke!

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