(Nanice Ellis) On the path of awakening, the experience of Oneness is a major milestone for most serious seekers, and, sooner or later, virtually everyone who experiences Oneness also realizes that there is no real point or purpose to life. While for many, this shocking realization becomes a sticking point that requires some sort of inner negotiation, for others, the desire to live in a state of Oneness leads to a practice commonly known as non-dualism.
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by Nanice Ellis, November 20th, 2018
Through the practice of non-dualism, a practitioner learns to release attachments to all desires and outcomes, and, ultimately, by observing life as it is, without judgment or interference, the practitioner enters a state of presence where Oneness is experienced.
By personally “living in non-duality” for an extended period of time, I can honestly say that it’s a beautiful place to call home. Indeed, when every moment is full of love and peace, non-duality can feel like taking a euphoric drug that never wears off. Having said this, I also discovered that non-duality has a hidden downside that no one ever talks about, and, in fact, this downside can result in unforeseen consequences.
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Hidden Escapism
While the practice of non-duality can make for a smooth and easy life, non-dualism can sometimes be an excuse for escapism or a reason to remain detached from life. You know, present, but not really present.
Believing that non-dualism represents higher consciousness, some non-dualistic practitioners have no awareness that they might be using it as a means to avoid emotional pain or intimacy, and in doing so, bypassing deep and meaningful experiences and relationships. Although it’s wonderful to “be in the world, but not of it,” it’s also easy to unknowingly cross a thin line where we’re no longer in the world – and we don’t even know it.
Furthermore, since one must be fully conscious in order to experience higher consciousness, a chronic state of detachment can unknowingly border on unconsciousness. For instance, many years ago, I had an interesting experience with a famous non-dualism teacher. Surprisingly, while she was a live guest on my radio show, “Chai with Nanice,” she could not remember my name nor keep track of our conversation.
Unfortunately, “escapism” is only the tip of the non-dualistic iceberg, and, in fact, non-duality has the potential to stunt human evolution!
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Non-Duality and Evolution
According to the nature of non-duality, practitioners allow life to be as it is without preference or interference, and, needless to say, without the ability to consciously create one’s life, the practice of non-duality inevitably maintains the status quo. Although there is nothing wrong with this way of life, if we’re not consciously creating, how can our current world evolve in a positive manner? Indeed, when we allow life to unfold without preference or interference, the strongest intentions always dictate the course of history.
When we consider ongoing planetary devastation and the global disempowerment of humanity, what might this mean for the next generation? Indeed, without conscious participation, the world might otherwise be doomed!
Return from Non-Duality
While living in a non-dualistic state, my life was quite blissful, and yet, I could still sense that something was missing. So, one day, while perched on the peak of Wayna Picchu, over-looking Machu Picchu, I silently spoke to the Universe, “What is the point or purpose of life and how am I meant to live?” Of course, I didn’t have to go all the way to South America for the answer, but, nonetheless, it could not have been any clearer.
“The purpose of life is your choice and the point is to do what you love to do!”
Since this is another way of saying, “follow your heart,” that’s exactly what I did from that moment on, and once I tuned back into my heart and reignited desire, life took on a multidimensional richness, and before long, I discovered life beyond non-duality and even pointlessness.
Moreover, once the Universe opened this door to greater understanding and I walked through, I discovered something quite unexpected… we might really have a purpose after all!
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The Love of a Dream
Although we each have the power to choose our individual purpose and we’re meant to do what we love to do, we must wonder why we love certain things and not others, and we must also wonder why we’re rewarded with joy and fulfillment when we do what we love?
Could this dynamic be by Grand Design, and, if so, might it imply that there’s actually a purpose to life after all?
What if we are each born with a special intention, mission or purpose, and to ensure success, we’re implanted with a natural desire that makes us gravitate toward this pre-chosen path? If so, by following our hearts and doing what we love, we naturally fulfill an intention, mission or purpose.
So, even though there may be no point or purpose in the Grand Scheme of things, there could very well be a point to life and a purpose for each individual existence.
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Cells in a Greater Body
As you probably already know, trillions of cells in your body work together for the sole purpose of keeping you alive. Now, imagine if all your cells suddenly decided to practice non-dualism and they stopped doing what they’re intended to do… no doubt, you would quickly die.
Just like your cells can’t “see” you, consider that you may be a cell in a greater body that you can’t see, and when you fulfill your purpose (like your cells fulfill theirs), you support that greater body.
Similar to how your cells have a blueprint to follow, maybe you do too, and maybe your dreams and desires are that blueprint. If so, this would mean that if you ignore your dreams and desires in lieu of non-dualism, you could accidentally bypass your purpose altogether and miss the reason for your life – talk about a spiritual bypass!
The Grand Design for a New Dream!
For whatever reason, and no matter the nature of reality, we’re here (wherever here is), and there appears to be a Grand Design with a Grand Orchestrator. Personally, I happen to believe that we’re on the brink of a New Dream for humanity, and since the evolution of this dream is based on collaboration, we are each here to play a part in its manifestation.
Imagine that the New Dream for humanity is represented by a Giant Puzzle that is composed of billions of pieces, and by fulfilling your specific dream, you fulfill your piece of the puzzle.
However, although the New Dream is designed to move us out of the “dark side of duality” and into harmony, if we don’t actively participate in co-creating this new reality, we’ll remain stuck in our current reality indefinitely. Sure, that’s fine too, but you might want to consider that anyone who chooses non-dualism for themselves could be choosing a dualistic world by default.
Once again, if we allow life to unfold without conscious participation, the strongest intention will dictate and the most powerful current will carve the course of history, and, right now, it’s fairly clear what this could mean. No doubt, as a byproduct of non-duality, complacency has consequences.
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It’s Okay to Be Human!
Although I don’t profess to have all the answers, it’s safe to say that we’re having the human experience for a reason (even if that reason is merely experience itself), and since we’re probably going to return to Oneness upon our final exit, why not engage in the full human experience while we’re here?
As for me, I discovered that rather than being the ultimate destination, non-dualism was simply a bridge (albeit one with a grand view). So, even though non-duality (aka Oneness) is a place I often visit, I no longer call it home. Instead, I have chosen to embrace the full human experience with total consciousness.
You see, by integrating the best teachings of non-dualism into the human experience, I’ve learned to consciously participate in life with absolute presence every day, and because I now have the power to observe circumstances without judgment, I’m able to witness divine beauty in everyone and everything. And, as a surprise bonus, I also discovered that whenever I am fully present in any experience, I am always greeted with bliss. Who would have thought that the secret to feeling bliss is simply being present?
Of course, while it’s rather easy to stay present when we’re not invested in outcomes and void of desires, being present during life’s roller coaster ride is quite another story! Indeed, life can be quite messy and emotional, and with frequent ups and downs, every day is full of surprises, but it’s also incredibly rich beyond measure – and nothing’s more fulfilling. Instead of having an “empty cup” or no cup at all, my proverbial cup is constantly overflowing with love and joy – even on challenging days. It’s sad to think that if I had remained in non-duality, I could have missed the best part of my life altogether.
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The Dance of Duality
As non-dualistic practitioners practice presence without participation, most of the world lives in dualism without presence, but what might happen if we brought presence to duality? Imagine living in duality with full presence, and while making conscious choices and taking conscious actions, the difference we could make by participating in world change. Indeed, “living in dualism with presence” just might be the next step to humanity’s evolution!
So, yes, take the time to explore non-duality and even make Oneness a place you call home, and then, come back to the Dance of Duality and fully embrace life with purpose and joy!
No doubt, by walking your path consciously, an incredible adventure awaits!
With grace & gratitude,
Nanice
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About The Author
Nanice Ellis has been a professional Life Coach for over 20 years, successfully coaching women and men from all over the world. She is also an author, Theta Healer and Master Neuro Linguistic Practitioner.
Helping people to make quantum jumps in their lives, Nanice’s very unique coaching style is often referred to as the “Nanice Effect”. By using powerful and proven manifestation techniques, Nanice coaches people to tap into the power of the Universe and live their dreams, bridging the gap from the imagination to the realization of that dream. She works with leaders, coaches, healers and anyone who wants to live life to the fullest. You can learn more about the coaching programs offered at: Coaching Programs with Nanice.
Nanice is the author of several books, including the inspirational “The Infinite Power of You!” and “Even Gandhi Got Hungry and Buddha Got Mad!”, and her latest book, “Is There a White Elephant in Your Way? The Guidebook for Awakening and Self Empowerment” She is also the host of radio show Chai with Nanice. Her books are available at Nanice.com/6/Books and right here on Amazon.
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Wonderful piece, Nanice! I have found exactly what you have found. I traveled to the core of the galaxy in a meditation, and was directly connected with the overwhelmingly loving and wise consciousness of our living Galaxy. I experienced the oneness you spoke of, and, I literally knew everything. I walked away with an understanding that there is absolutely nothing in this universe that is wrong or needs changing, and that I, the fundamental eternal me, could never be harmed in any way. I cried and cried tears of joy. Then I came back to this world. Nothing has really changed for my everyday life. I still need to pay the bills and deal with dishonest people at times. And I have spent a lot of time trying to comprehend my experience in the context of my life here on Earth. Why was I given this view? What purpose would it serve? I do not have a complete answer. But one thing I thought of while reading your article is pretty cool. Neal Donald Walsh in Conversations with God, talks about a Divine Dichotomy. The concept is simple – one thing can be true, and it’s seeming opposite also true, at the same time. I think the concept of Oneness and the concept of Separateness is just such a dichotomy. When I traveled to the Core of our Galaxy, there was not some separate consciousness that greeted me. I did not “talk” to God. I was God. And yet, I was still 100% me. Both. At the same time. I know it makes absolutely no sense in the way we have been taught to think, but I am not speculating this – I experienced it first hand. This is the most exquisite irony of all of life – it has no meaning whatsoever, and, it has exactly the meaning we give it. Both. I have decided that while I know I cannot make a “wrong” decision about my life, I can still make decisions. They just don’t make sense in the “right” and “wrong” judgement paradigm of old. Instead, since I am freed from any judgements of what I decide, I then get to choose what I want to do in any way that I want to choose it. I am bored with the world I grew up with, the one that seems to see darkness being stronger than love. It’s old hat, old news, and nothing at all interesting. I’m bored with entertainment that always emphasizes death as the ultimate “bad thing”. What have I not seen enough of? A world that is run by those who honor integrity and love. I really don’t remember, in all my lives, a time when the world was powered by love and compassion. So that is how I want to act, and how I want to think. Not because it’s “right”. I now know that there is no such thing. But more because I want to see what the world looks like when love is valued above all else.
A vague and shallow ‘intellectualized’ understanding of Oneness.
A realm of consciousness that goes beyond thought.
Thank you. I so happy someone replied as you did. I found that article totally irresponsible.
How so?
We owe our dark side brothers and sisters an unimaginable debt of gratitude. This age would have required orders of magnitude more lives had they not agreed to play the role of the dark side.
Forgiveness is the first step in coming to love them out of gratitude. Soon it shall be their turn to experience the rapid growth humanity has realized during this age.
Hatred will only slow the end of this age so many long for.
Words of wisdom Steve! So true. And when we do enough inner work to actually feel that gratitude, we begin to make grand sweeping steps forward up the ladder of spiritual advancement. Plus it just makes life easier to live. So if the spiritual progress doesn’t persuade you the better quality of subjective life should.