Humanity's Place in
the Universe
The history of the universe is an exquisite progression:
1) The outward cycle—the Big Bang (see The
Big Bang Theory, A New Perspective). Consciousness
interacting with itself manifests as the expanding universe.
2) The inward cycle—separation returning to oneness.
In the evolution of life, that process
culminated in a species that returned to oneness—unified
everything within itself. The human species is at that
critical point in the cycle. With a little refinement,
human individuals can unify everything within their
being. So in the greater scheme of things, human
beings occupy a truly remarkable position. What
may be even more remarkable is that humanity, while
occupying that position, is so oblivious to its own
potential.
The fundamental pulse of our universe,
from unity to multiplicity and back, is embodied by
the human spirit. Our species can bring completion to
that cycle. We dwell on the crest of the wave—the
unification of all diversity within the awareness of
an individual. Upon attaining that unification, it is
no longer appropriate (strictly speaking) to refer to
us as merely human. At that point, we become something
more.
This place we occupy in the universe
is as powerful as it is critical. If one is to run off
the road, it is better to do so on a tricycle than in
a sports car. As human beings, we occupy the ultimate
cosmic sports car. When we drive irresponsibly, the
results are horrific.
It is universally understood that throughout
history humans have unleashed an unparalleled tyranny
upon the earth. Some have used this fact to argue that
human beings are not the most evolved species, but the
least. This is not correct. We are simply the vehicle
with the biggest and most powerful engine. When we run
astray, we do it in a big way. Until the state of unity
is attained, humanity will continue to unleash havoc
upon the world.
Your greatest treasure is the potential
to unify your awareness. Only then can you live in harmony
with natural law.
© Michael Mamas, 2/06 |
