Empowering God from within

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An abstract on the nature of spiritual realities

(1st edition - February 2010) by A.O. Kime
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Invariably, it seems, we perceive God as being (or living) in some faraway place… except God can only manifest himself within the human mind. Without the subconsciousness of humans, such a faraway place cannot accommodate our creator. So, unless subconsciously called upon, God is effectively nonexistent.

Strong words? Well, condensed they're even stronger:

1) God doesn’t empower us, we empower God
2) God isn’t an external presence, but an internal one
3) We don’t pray to God, but with him

But before explaining these thoughts of no religious affiliation, it should be said beforehand they weren't actually my own private thoughts... they emanated to me from out-of-the-blue. And, since this phenomenon of 'emanation' was first brought to light in Greek mythology, I always like to credit the muse. Besides, it's a delightful way to look at it. These nine darling goddesses have an endearing quality to them... one might even say 'heartfelt'.

Although emanation is a common phenomenon, as many writers and poets can testify, to pass on the knowledge gained depends on one's characterizing abilities. So, the question here is... did I characterize the realities well enough? Clear enough? While the muse are never fully satisfied with one's formulation of words, not ever, perhaps at least I've painted an outline of a very amazing picture.

God… an internal presence

While any spiritually-minded person knows God is as real as their next breath, a simple observation, trying to fathom where God dwells has always been another matter. “It is beyond our capacity to understand” one might commonly reason. Well, since focusing is a matter which perceptions regulate, to gain that capacity let's try to refine our perceptions.

First of all, if it can be agreed God is a spiritual force then God can only dwell (exist) within the spiritual realm… and for humans that means within our subconscious mind. After all, it's the only thing about us which could be considered 'ethereal'. While God likely exists in other dimensional ways, as do our amazing senses, it’s irrelevant when it comes to the relationship between man and God.

In other words, these other spiritual dimensions wouldn’t be on the same plane (or of the same scheme / model)… being as different as eyesight and a sledgehammer. These alien dimensions would represent all the powers of God... similar to how our senses represent our powers. Therefore, we can only know God through the dimension we are connected and that means subconsciously. So, as far as we're concerned, within us is where he dwells.

But hold on… wouldn’t God still exist in some faraway place regardless the dimension? Well, again, not as far as we’re concerned. In other words, these other dimensions are beyond the human capacity to engage as they cannot be found on any plane within the universe. One could say they lie ‘inside’ the universe… that the universe is just an extension of something greater.

In a very real sense, the ‘big bang’ was perpetrated from beyond.

Empowering God

It should be evident upon viewing the conduct of men that some are virtuous while others are not. The reason is simple… it is a matter of empowering the God within. If that wasn’t true, then all men would be virtuous or none at all.

Praying with God

To further enhance our perspective, perhaps the belief that God dwells in some faraway place could be described as a ’detached from God theory’ while the belief that God dwells within us could be described as an ’attached to God theory‘. Boiling it down, that's what it really amounts to. Of course, many spiritually-minded people likely believe it’s both ways but seemingly (mindfully) still pray to the God from afar. But why ignore the God within? He is, after all, the same God.

Directed thusly, there would be a difference. With that fervent mind-set, invariably you would be praying ’with God’ and not just ‘to God‘. After all, except for those prayers consisting of stupid, insipid or outrageous requests, God would likely agree that the pleas within all prayers should be answered. So, in effect, it’s an ‘alliance‘.

While it would seem non sequitur that God also prays, having nobody greater to pray to, it is a matter of semantics. While effectively the same thing as praying, God too hopes for the best of outcomes otherwise we wouldn‘t have been dealt a conscience. And, because of this more intimate 'interaction', it seems only logical praying with God is better than praying to him.

So, to increase your chances that God would collaborate, keeping in mind that ‘help’ always comes in degrees, make sure you’ve first built the strongest case possible. Passion is also key (critical in fact)… God understands emotions, not words.

While direct intervention evidently occurs from time to time as well, not just the empowerment of a person, one could say it amounts to God’s willingness (or unwillingness) to submit to a hopeful suggestion. After all, there is a limit to human capabilities. God knows this. Incredibly, as if an injected element, prayer can become part of any unfolding situation. Call it a 'hovering factor' on standby (awaiting orders).

The roll of perceptions

To look upon our senses as dimensions and not just ‘abilities‘, it all begins to come together. Although our five dimensional capabilities (senses) aren‘t spiritual in nature, at least not how they are utilized in the physical, their diverse properties indicate that all encompassing (complex) realities have various type dimensions. And, while we can easily see the totality of our earthly realities as complex, the visual aspects being just one, imagine the complexity necessary for a creator to exist.

And yes, unbeknownst to science, matter which can be revealed visually is a dimension unto itself.

However, looking upon our sensing abilities as having dimensional properties still falls short in describing their magnificence. There is more to them I haven't yet been able to put into words. Of some help, the sensations generated by the senses of taste and smell gives one a rough idea the nature of the spirit world. It's not because of what these senses generate (a smell or taste), but because they generate sensations (realities) otherwise unimaginable and largely indescribable.

A.O. Kime

Go back to (or see more) articles on metaphysical wonders (phenomena) and inkwell philosophy
Also see An overview of hope, willpower and prayer
Also see A.O. Kime's arguments in favor of Divine Creation
Also see Semantics - explains the difficulty finding applicable words for metaphysics

Matrix of Mnemosyne... the place of smoke signals from the spirit world

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