Tag Archives: consciousness

REBIRTH

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Universal Octopus

There in the dark, waiting.The unbornseeking their opportunity,moist earthwhere they can flowerand be carried along on the stream of unfolding consciousness. Only by constant vigilanceis the Bind Weedstored in the Dreamtime,abandonedto the stagnant backwaterof time-to come no more. .

Posted in Waves Talks & Poems | Tagged Brian Taylor, consciousness, Dreamtime, flower, opportunity, rebirth, seeking, Time, unborn, vigilance | Leave a comment

PARABLE OF THE TALENTS

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Universal Octopus

What are these talents?Nuggets of consciousness. How to make good use of them?Bring consciousness to where you are. Allow yourself to be a vehiclefor Divine Consciousness.Allow the Divine to see through you.Give it your eyesto see its creationat work and … Continue reading →

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BUDDHA’S SUNLIT CHAMBER

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Universal Octopus

In Buddha’s sunlit laboratory(or Dhamma chamber),experiments by laboratory assistants(or monks)demonstratethat if you shine the lightof investigationon form, feeling, perception,thoughts and consciousnessand apply continuous mindfulnessat the very centreof the rising and fallingof these phenomena,all things are seento be without a permanent … Continue reading →

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THE LIGHT

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Universal Octopus

Consciousness is Lifeis the Light that lighteth Everymanthat cometh into the world. Everyman is not that Lightbut can become a witness of that light;that, seeing it, othersmay believemay becomechildren of that Light,may dispelthe Darknessof the Children of this World. .

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UNFINISHED

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Universal Octopus

A face half in shadowin the gallery;sudden silenceamong the guests,candlelit at the long table below. Girlsserving sherbetin the caravanserai.Before the whirlwindin the sandstorm’s eyetears up the desert. A severed headand the black mask of the executioneron Tower Hill. Broken masts … Continue reading →

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PLAYING HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE EGO

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Universal Octopus

Awareness is the Function:Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor. Unconsciousness is the role:Look at me playing Hamlet at the Old Vic.Look at me playing cook in the old Kitchen. While awareness is continuous,the Ego doesn’t get a chance to play its roles. … Continue reading →

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VIRAL GOSSIP CHINESE WHISPERS

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Universal Octopus

Meister Eckhart says: The eye with which I see God is the same with which God sees me. My eye and God’s eye is one eye, and one sight, and one knowledge, and one love. Eckhart Tolle says: God is … Continue reading →