Jeff

I think you raise a very interesting point here. In taoism, this would also be called the "valley of the universe" found in chapter 28 of the Tao Te Ching. It is sort of like perfect/ultimate reception and clarity. The clear "womb" that gives rise to all energy and birth to intent. Such creates ultimate reception gives birth to buddhas/immortals and is the mother of angels as they are manifest intent energy.

Yes, he did not realize becoming a “son of god” or as this text describes, the “life giving spirit”... 1 Corinthians 15:42-49 42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. The body is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption. 43 It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power. 44 It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 45 And so it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 46 However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural, and afterward the spiritual. 47 The first man was of the earth, made of dust; the second Man is the Lordfrom heaven. 48 As was the man of dust, so also are those who are made of dust; and as is the heavenly Man, so also are those who are heavenly. 49 And as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bearthe image of the heavenly Man.

Welcome to the Taobums. Can feel that you have sort of an interesting energy body configuration. Any more you can share about your opening or issues you have had since it happened? Regards, Jeff

Likeness in this context is your normal ego stuff, people like to have their ego reaffirmed. To see (and know) before your current life stuff that is more eternal and not visible/seen in the mind, you need to let go of all those issues and fears that make up what people call the ego. Letting go of stuff is hard and very few truly bear it.

Disclosed would be more like “knowing”.

The "images" described is talking about astral viewing or what the Bible calls "false light", as astral stuff is not the true light. Astral stuff is more "energy" and energy is sort of like "attached" light that is obscured. True light is not visible or something that you see. Also, the light is really more like the "motion" of the father, and hence you could say the father is hidden (or behind) his light.

To me, the meaning of "rule over the All" and "reign over all" are similar in meaning. The difference in translations do not really change the inherent meaning for me.

3rd for me.

That tone is at the 5th chakra. Not 3rd eye.

It is different for each person as it is a tranlation in the mind from the underlying energy. Also, the 3rd eye is a huge spectrum itself, so you can get different types at that level.

As we know from verse 80, one who has become wealthy is one who has found the (light) body. From there it grows to reigning as the expansion and integration expands. But the hard part is letting it all go. Verse 2 describes it well... 2. Jesus said, "Those who seek should not stop seeking until they find. When they find, they will be disturbed. When they are disturbed, they will marvel, and will reign over all. [And after they have reigned they will rest.]"

If a mind is only encapsulated within the body, how can there be something like a collective mind construct? Would it not really then just be like multiple minds reading the same book and then having the same version of a story? Yes, what I would call divine beings definitely lend a hand. The merit is in greatly accelerated clearing of obstructions (issues and fears) in the mind.

Then if all minds are only local and encapsulated inside the skull, what is there to worry about? Going down the rabbit hole would simply be learning to quite your mind to the endless internal threads and ongoing dialogue. Staying focused in the moment and not getting caught up in past memories and not projecting fears worrying about the future.

How are you defining “mind”? Just the “local” version or more the “universal/shared” mind space? Also, how do you define passing though the rabbit hole, as it means very different things to different people? Start with... Do you “exist” as an independent being, or are you a subset of some other God/Brahman like thing? Each view leads to very different answers...

Maybe think of the world and living more like a video game. Yes, there is a progression of characters and some are much more powerful then others. But, is the goal to become the most powerful character, or more to realize and become one with the game itself? Once truly realized, you can quit, take on a more powerful character, or help others to notice that it is a video game (so they have their own choice). True Meditation is about trying to notice the nature of the video game. It is not about “stopping thought”, but it is often much easier to notice the nature of the video game when you have quieted all of the mental activity that keeps you focused (and trapped) in the video game.

In Christian terms, that one is in the process of becoming a “son of God” and eternal life. The world (and people in it) is temporary (or ashes) and hence not worthy or the same as being with one with God.

Maybe first focus on the concept of “know the world”. Knowing is “being” or extending/expanding to be one with the world. And, yes, that is also the beginning of the light body.

To me, these last words are especially important. I spent much time trying to figure out what was the “best” or clearest path, but then I ultimately came to realize that a path or method is only best relative to the current place of that individual being. A hammer is not useful when a saw or wrench are needed. Similarly teaching an advanced technique to a beginner who is not ready for it, can lead to even greater issues of confusion.

Filling is the same (but opposite side view) as clearing. Suttas are about clearing issues and obstructions. The lower dantian would translate to suttas about dropping anger and other base emotions.

If you have heard the words of the Father and truly kept it, you will open your female energy body side (or male side for a woman). And as you open it, it can actually feel like you have a female body overlaying when you focus on it. One is lucky because with the opening, you have the opportunity to then integrate the “two” (sides) into the “one”. When the two become one, you can then enter the “bridal chamber” (see other verses)...

If you believe you were born, then it is not the original face...

Wealth and worldly possessions are not a sign of spiritual growth. Spiritual growth is the ultimate stabile base...

Powerful statement. Being all...

The bridal chamber means something a little different than light of God (or maybe explain what you mean by that phrase). The bridal chamber is beyond what many might call the "soul", and about realizing "son of God". Verse 106 touches on the point of the two becoming one... 106. Jesus said, "When you make the two into one, you will become children of Adam, and when you say, 'Mountain, move from here!' it will move."

To be "alone" means that one has integrated their male and female energy sides (or could also say integrated your higher self), as there are no longer "two sides" of you.