Invisible Man In A Fluorescent Suit

Fortunately, things are not as they seem. The only problem here is that there is no readily available portal to enter the reality we all seek. Even with things like sync, it is not a constant state of mind unless one truly makes an effort (ed - This may not be the case for everyone, but for me, I can fall "out of sync" completely, usually in more chaotic states, so perhaps it is more an effect of not wanting to relate synchronicity to bad states of mind). I have days where I wake up and check twitter immediately to see what's going on in Sync-land (in case some of you are curious as to where the Sync Whole is active 24/7, look for us on twitter) and some days where it just doesn't pass my mind. This is exactly how I feel it is supposed to be, working in the background yet you can return any time you like, making it a very low-maintenance form of gnosis. As far as existing solely in the realm of everlasting joy, I have not found any sort of permanent solution yet. I'm curious as to whether one will ever actually exist, since the third dimension is sort of like an experimenting ground, a plane to work out problems and fix bugs in our program. Without it I feel things might be a lot less interesting. A lot less tedious and painful as well, but what can we do?

I had an interesting weekend. I tried explaining synchronicity to a friend as we drove to Alabama. Needless to say I didn't "awaken" him, but I told him this was going to be the case, no matter who was telling him. My entire weekend was one big synchromystic tour ride, witnessing the connectedness between all things and just breathing it all in. To document it all wouldn't only be unnecessary, but also very tedious, no matter how amazing it is at the time. On this trip, I marveled at the silly things people do to occupy their dreaming mind, gasped at the monotony of most peoples' lives and sat in peace with myself while others clearly needed a break from the reality they've thought themselves into.

To keep from sounding completely self-centered and rude, it was a very introspective weekend where I felt almost completely detached from "the world around me", as they put it, feeling miles and miles away, and it worried me a little when I couldn't quite relate to a group of people I was somewhat forced to be around. I've had a history of social anxiety, but it's quickly becoming something I'm growing out of, which is a very good thing. Even then, my inner and outer silence within a group of people who are clearly more comfortable socially was very testing and awkward, and I couldn't help but think if I had given in and drank alcohol with them rather than sipping japanese green tea, the night would have gone a little smoother for me.

But without these tests, we would have no more space to grow. We would be content with the path we've taken, ignorant to other viewpoints, existing in a corner shrinking in on us rather than exploring our inner selves and seeing what's beyond the horizon. Without challenge, we would see no reason to seek something new, both in the third dimension and within. We need to see the beauty and artistry in simple things around us, and accept others the way we want to be accepted. We need to accept ourselves, too. Balance is required, and observing nature teaches balance. We have lost our connection to nature, seeing it only as a pretty view (or ugly, if you're one of those sad souls who sees nature as an enemy) on our ride to work, then shrugging its beauty off as we close ourselves in again, not attempting to understand anything about it. It seems "easier" that way, when really, it complicates things much more to live in denial of our home, neglecting it and manipulating it to feed our ego. We seek more where there is already enough, abandoning this amazing place so full of lessons to be learned only to search for truth within closed walls. Shelters have their purpose, but to truly appreciate your own life, this planet on which all life as we know it has chosen to thrive is a required class to study. Not to say life doesn't exist elsewhere, but until you've seen it with your own eyes, this is it. And there's so much of it.

My suggestion to you, dear reader, is to learn to love nature again, if you don't already. The most obvious and incredible pattern is the one we wake up into every single day.