When I first stumbled upon this thread regarding spirituality, I found myself quite captivated by those initial few posts... However, as I continue reading through to the end, I find myself encountering certain points where my own perspective diverges from the consensus. That said, I recognize the possibility that some ideas might simply be missing the right vocabulary or perhaps remain somewhat underdeveloped rather than being inherently incorrect.
The energy we carry into this world—which manifests as an egg-shaped field surrounding our physical body, what some might call an aura—isn't truly "spent" or depleted throughout our lives in a literal sense; rather, its ebb and flow is conditioned entirely by how we choose to live.
Furthermore, this energy can serve as a compass to help us navigate the complexities of our circumstances and our very existence, provided we can quiet the mind enough to actually interface with that energy. By doing so, we gain a deeper insight into our essence and come to understand the nature of existence within this "illusory reality." This understanding is vital for gaining specific experiences and absorbing the lessons necessary for our growth—specifically, the evolution of the energy that permeates our being.
You mention the necessity of inner silence, which makes perfect sense, as that stillness is required to reconnect with the "inner self," or the "Higher Self." You also speak of detaching from perceived reality, which is equally valid, as such detachment is necessary for us to perceive other dimensions of reality.
However, I detect a certain logical inconsistency within the discussions here, and I would appreciate some clarification, even if you happen to disagree with my line of reasoning.
Joseph Cook7 said:Look, we can't exactly stop being human and part of a social circle called society... that much is obvious. In the Toltec way, there aren't any cookie-cutter templates or recipes I can just dictate to you for you to memorize. It's more about adopting new perspectives on the world that tear down the stereotypes and learned patterns this whole society is built on. Basically, they break the stereotype that this material world is fixed and unchangeable... that's their starting point and how they prove their point. The second thing is how they interact with the world and the people around them—it's a specific approach called controlled madness . The term comes from the idea that human behavior is inherently crazy, so they use controlled madness as a defense mechanism. It means the warrior adapts to society instead of standing apart from it—they work, they struggle, they grind just like everyone else—but they're basically just playing along. Underneath that mask, they're as cool as ice and totally detached from all the human drama. That's about it for now...
A being "cold as ice"?
Indifferent to human affairs?
Think about it this way: someone who perceives an orange by its textured, pitted peel would look like a primitive lunatic to someone who sees only a smooth, irregular sphere, wouldn't they? In that scenario, the person seeing the true texture of the orange must "pretend" to see nothing more than a plain sphere just to satisfy the majority. And we all know that whatever the majority believes is labeled "normal"—anything outside those boundaries is dismissed as insanity.
So, I ask you: is it possible that this "being cold as ice" only appears that way at first glance because they perhaps understand the nature of existence more clearly than others? Could it be that they realize the trivialities of life hold little weight, and instead focus on something greater than ourselves—living in alignment with that higher purpose without exhausting themselves on meaningless distractions in an effort to maintain and evolve their state of consciousness?
Secondly, while a certain detachment from human affairs might be necessary to preserve that state of awareness, aren't human activities a fundamental part of this world we have chosen to inhabit for the sake of learning and growth? If we view things through that lens, wouldn't total indifference mean missing out on the very opportunities intended for our education?