(((Qyite Storm)))

I can relate...

What you have described is finding the balance in "beinging the in world and not of it" . the Buddah statue has one foot on the ground and the other in the air which is a visual reminder to those who are aware of both states of Being. Balance is necessary or you become that nonfunctional self that is oblivious to the world but dependant on it to sustain us physically....

I have also experienced the Bliss you speak of but I also know that I am here for a purpose and that is to be in the physical NOW... How wonderful that you can move into that state at leasure... I have only experienced the full awareness once and only through the mental focus of remembering can I feel it on purpose but as for going there ? I havent quiet made had the pleasure but knowing that it exists is all that I need....

Unless you have experienced both states of Beingness and are consciously aware of them one has a very hard time understanding the concept of what it means to be simultaneously in the world and also to not be of it.

Some would argue that its not possible to not be Of this world... but until they have experienced them selves as they Truly are they will not understand Oneness... By acceping the possibility and grasping it conceptually it broadens the horizions and tares down the walls that limit them from experiencing it , so to introduce it is a wonderful gift to offer to those who cannot fathom it... as you have done here....thank you...

Balance is important ...because we are in this world and we are not of it....We are here Now to be in it...The knowledge of not being of it can make things pale in comparison to what we feel and experience when we are not of it so its important to also play the part because the parts we do play are vital to the whole...

We are indeed ONE....

...i-am-u-u-r-me.....

It scared the hell out of me.

Hi Qyite Storm,

Beautiful description Qyite Storm. I describe it as a felt realization of oneness with just being.

Blessings, Student99

Hi qyitestorm,

I too have had a few very fleeting similar experiences, a couple in particular many years ago that I'll never forget. Interestingly enough, like FG, these experiences ended up frightening me for a time (although definitely NOT during the moment of Oneness), as I was in a period of my life when I distrusted spiritual sources and didn't know if my experiences had been real or counterfeit. I lacked trust in the Source of the experiences because I had been told to evaluate everything through the lens of the Bible, even though at the time these experiences occurred, all I experienced was pure LOVE. I was also told by conservative Christian friends at the time that my experiences were not to be trusted since they were associated with dabbling in New Age practices.

One of my experiences did occur during a meditation, soon after I tried meditating for the first time, and it was a true "One with the Universe" experience. I literally felt myself expanding into a Greater Oneness, still aware of myself enough to have the experience, but also losing myself too, such that I felt Oneness with the Earth, the Sun, the stars, Everything, across time.

The time aspect of this experience was particularly interesting, as I experienced the young Earth, the current Earth, the future Earth, all at once, in an instant, even the Earth that will some day be consumed by a Red Giant Sun, I experienced that too. There was a vibrant aliveness and sentience to the Earth, something that I'll never forget.

The experience started with the Earth, then expanded to the Sun. I was One with the Sun too. And then to the stars and the Universe. I even experienced the Big Bang, and it wasn't necessarily limited to just one Universe either. If you think about God, there is no limitation of linear time, so it makes so much sense now in retrospect that such an experience would not be bounded in time.

I had another experience where the LOVE was so very powerful, in a very personal way, yet still this sense of Oneness, I cannot even begin to describe it. I was still me, yet I was also Much More.

I often remind myself that I need to find more time to quiet the mind, as that is a gateway to the Oneness. Even so, I find the deeper experiences, like what I had years ago, difficult to reconcile with daily life. As a mother and a person with a career, etc., I need to remain grounded and connected to the realities of daily life, so I really haven't figured out how to integrate such experiences. As you described regarding the people in India, not many of us can just shut down our lives to fully experience the Oneness, even for an afternoon. But we can certainly feel aspects of the Oneness, and I'm sure others are more skilled than me in integrating such experiences.

In peace,

BridgeBuilder

Qyite Storm,

Amen and Hallelujah♥ Beautiful sharing... yes, we are all ONE with all of creation. Formed by God, of God... the salty tear that is the same as the sea. "I am rock, I am tree, I am bird, I am stream" (Sandy 2009) In those moments of Oneness.... we can truly experience the peace and grace of GOD.

Bridgebuilder...... so great to see your beautiful, smiling face♥

Love and blessings to All on our journey,
gently down the stream,
Sandy

atreedance,

It seems a trend has started (one I didn't start, but I'm thankful to those who did) - thank you, so nice to see YOU too! (I assume that is you. ) Wow, you are very much like I pictured you, outer beauty very much radiating the beauty within. Maybe it really will elevate the nature of the conversations on this board to have very real human faces accompanying the words.

In peace,
Susan

BridgeBuilder,

Thanks you so much for sharing!.........

That state of unity and connection exists within each of one of us!..........And as we do the work of facing and accepting ourselves and doing the personal growth work, we clear the space within and these types of experiences become easier to achieve!..........We just need to breathe, accept and BE!................

Peace back at cha,

Qyite Storm

iamuurme,

Thanks for such an insightful post!.........

Balance is very important!.........I found that a balance of mind, heart and will can bring whatever situation in my life that I truly want to manifest to fruition!.............And this balance is about bringing results for the greatest good of all concerned!...........!

Thanks again for your response!

Qyite Storm

Student99,

Student99 wrote: Beautiful description Qyite Storm. I describe it as a felt realization of oneness with just being.

That response coming from you means more to me than I can even put in words!............All I can say is Thanks!..........

In another response I used the phrase: Just breathe, accept and BE!...........And then I read your post and you state "*I describe it as a felt realization of oneness with just being."..................*Maybe you are rubbing off on me!

Thanks again Student99,

Qyite Storm

Sandy,

Thank you for such a positive response!...........

What I learned in the state of oneness is that a person experiences true bliss, with no more separateness from anything.........including their Source or *Spirit!..........*One feels incredible love, peace, and joy flowing through their entire being!...............As you put it: "In those moments of Oneness...we can truly experience the peace and grace of God."...................

Love and blessing back at cha,

Qyite Storm

Having had a few moments of this bliss myself, have served to assure to me that there is a force greater than myself. Believing that is the key.

Pam D

Oh BB, my experience did not frighten me at all.

I said...

"It scared the hell out of me."

Keep reading that line until you really understand what I meant.

you'll figure it out.

(((((Freedomguy))))))

I enjoy everything you post here on the boards! I'd thoroughly enjoy being a fly on your wall

This statement says it all!! VERY powerFULL!! Thank You

"It scared the hell out of me" ~ Freedomguy Nov 6, 2009 ~

Priceless Presence Packin a PURPLE Punch

~ Marla ~

{color:#9900cc}~♥~ Marla _♥

{color:#9900cc}What is new in your world, in this unfolding moment... any good books? Please, please share... haha I trust that you and yours are well and the issues with mother-in-law and family are softening... hearts are healing... situations disolving into loving resolutions. Please pass along my best to our friend... he of the sweaty water pipes and quantum quarks. Big Hug, so great to feel your presence here.

Love and blessings, Sandy

Thank you Marla. You made my day taste all purplely.