One of the challenges faced in writings such as these is defining a perspective. What is the observation point from which to define the parameters of the content? All communications must work in this way, but this is especially true in writing about metaphysical concepts. The Dalai Lama has spoken about relative versus absolute truth. This is much the same as Newtonian physics, the nuts and bolts of how this world works. Versus the new quantum mechanics of creation – peeling back layers of manifestation, opening to other dimensions. Relative truth can deal more with the microcosm, the day-to-day interactions and choices, the best choices, we make. Whereas the realm of absolute truth is one of a broader “cosmic” understanding of the nature of reality. It recognizes the need of the immediate functionality of relative truth, and at the same time keeping that functionality within a broader picture. Especially the picture from the perspective of the heart.
Formulating descriptions of expanded states of consciousness are difficult enough. Communicating with words in order to define what many times are internal, subtle realizations can be elusive. Numerous observation points are possible. Relative truth, or absolute all-inclusive points? Who is the audience for the material? Will the use of a story or a parable communicate the most effectively? Perhaps an image, such as the Buddha answering a question with just a flower in his hand.
We all communicate and share in one form or another. With words, with actions, with a smile, with a flower. That is life since our first breath. It is still amazing that we are able to communicate at all. That we can have even a small glimpse of what another person has in their mind – from a small baby to an Einstein. Each have their own perspective, knowledge base, attunement to expanded realms, and a means to transfer that information, or state of mind. All this can be done automatically, in an instant.
Humankind is vastly too complex for definitive answers to these questions. Nothing, no one, functions in one state or the other – absolute or relative truth. But presenting metaphysical concepts has always been an important way to advance our understandings of the nature of our existence. To plant the seeds that may germinate into a more inclusive understanding of who and what we are. These observations and concepts can push open the gates to transitions beyond our day-to-day lives – granting a new perspective from the place of absolute truth, and its ability to grasp our relative truth with love and compassion. A.S. 2/18/23
