Experiencing Oneness

God is All There Is, and at the most fundamental level, we are One with the Power and Presence of God. Enlightened Awareness is a State of Being in which we have our own personal, subjective direct experience of The One, and as a result of that awareness, we practice Enlightened Action. If we want to experience Oneness with All That Is, we can begin by observing our actions in our day-to-day lives -- how we create separation between ourselves and others. There is a saying in the mundane world that, in my opinion, equally applies to the Spiritual Path: “Fake it until you make it!” By making some subtle shifts in our responses to life and practicing more Enlightened Action, we can create a climate conducive of experiencing Enlightenment, as it is difficult if not impossible to experience Oneness when our actions consistently place us in a position of duality. 

Below are three simple practices through which we can transcend default programming that places us in a consciousness of duality. Through consistent work with these practices, we can experience the Truth of our own Being, which is Union with All Creatures Great and Small:

1.    Bless Those Around You as Embodiments of the Living God. When you experience people who appear “different” than you are, bless them! Embrace each individual as a unique embodiment of the Divine. Notice any thoughts, opinions, judgments or criticisms you have about others that are particularly “charged.” By actually embracing rather than shunning these qualities in another and in yourself, you move towards Oneness.
2.    Embrace everyone you encounter as a fellow Traveler on the Path of Life rather than as a potential adversary. Our sick, weak and unhealthy ego loves a good drama! In fact, as part of its machinations, our sick, weak and unhealthy ego will go to extraordinary lengths to perpetuate conflict. Every good drama has a protagonist and an antagonist. If you notice that you have any situation in your life which appears as “me against them,” you have an opportunity to practice Enlightened Action by simply viewing the other person or people as fellow Travelers on the Path making their way through life in the best way they know how – just like you.
3.    Love Our Mother Earth. Our beautiful Mother Gaia is not separate from us. She is a living Being. We exist inside of her rather than apart from her. When we harm Mother Earth, we harm ourselves. Practice love and respect for our environment, and move into deeper Union with the Divine.