If We Are Love
If reality is participatory, what qualities do you choose to embody?
There is a moment on the path of seeking where we must stop simply thinking about what the universe is, and start deciding what we will be.
In The Principles and Practice of Conscious Creation, I wrote a passage that expresses the practical implication of this point of view:
“Exploring the nature of God through both scientific insight and spiritual wisdom reveals a universe that is dynamic, interconnected, and shaped by forces we are only beginning to understand. While traditions and philosophies may differ in their descriptions, a common thread emerges: the divine is present in the ever-evolving fabric of existence and reflected in our deepest experiences of love and connection.
“If the nature of reality is participatory, then the question of what God is becomes inseparable from how we live. We may never settle the metaphysical question with certainty. But we can settle a practical one: what qualities do we choose to embody? Each time we act with understanding, compassion, or care, we participate in the kind of world we hope is real.”
That idea has become increasingly practical for me. If reality is participatory, then what we embody matters. Compassion, understanding, courage, restraint, and love are not merely private virtues. They are ways of participating in what the world becomes.
Today, don’t try to solve the universe. Start with what you choose to embody.
What, if anything, do you find challenging about the idea that what we embody helps shape reality?