Universal mind
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One Universal Mind, Universal Mind, is a generic term for the universal Higher consciousness
or source of being in some forms of esoteric
or New Thought
and spiritual philosophy
. It may be considered synonymous with the Subjective Mind or it may be referred to in the context of creative visualization
, usually with religious or spiritual themes. The word originally derived from Hegel.
, personalities, entities, technologies, processes and cycles
of the Universe
.
The nature of the Universal Mind is
It's also the human nature. It's believed that one has access to all knowledge, known and unknown. Through the Universal Mind, people have access to an infinite power; One then is able to tap into the limitless creativity of the One. All these attributes are present within one at all times in their potential form.
The notion of universal mind came into the Western Canon through the Pre-Socratic philosopher Anaxagoras
, who arrived in Athens some time after 480 BC. He became the teacher of Pericles, who supported and defended Anaxagoras from the religious conservatives. He was known as Nous or Mind, because he taught that "all things" were created by Mind and that Mind held the cosmos together and gave to human beings a connection to the cosmos, or a pathway to the divine.
When we talk about our Higher Self, it tends to conjure up all kinds of images of some kind of angelic, mystical being located in some far away place. Though there is a small amount of truth to that image, the Higher Self is a lot more physical and most importantly, local than most people tend to imagine.
What most people don’t realize is that there is a very physical component to this higher part of us. Our physical self, which includes our life situation, relationships, and so on, is the outward reflection of what is going on at a higher level, that is filtered through our egos.
If one chooses to receive and follow that guidance, the potential is that one would become the physical manifestation of his or her Higher Self. If not, then the opposite is true to the varying degree at which one chooses to accept and follow the divine guidance brought through from the Higher Self. And because our Higher Self is an infinite being, our own potential is also infinite.
Higher consciousness
Higher consciousness, also called super consciousness , objective consciousness , Buddhic consciousness , cosmic consciousness, God-consciousness and Christ consciousness , are expressions used in various spiritual traditions to denote the consciousness of a human being who has reached a...
or source of being in some forms of esoteric
Esotericism
Esotericism or Esoterism signifies the holding of esoteric opinions or beliefs, that is, ideas preserved or understood by a small group or those specially initiated, or of rare or unusual interest. The term derives from the Greek , a compound of : "within", thus "pertaining to the more inward",...
or New Thought
New Thought
New Thought promotes the ideas that "Infinite Intelligence" or "God" is ubiquitous, spirit is the totality of real things, true human selfhood is divine, divine thought is a force for good, sickness originates in the mind, and "right thinking" has a healing effect.Although New Thought is neither...
and spiritual philosophy
Spiritual philosophy
Spiritual philosophy is a generic term for any philosophy or teaching that pertains to spirituality and spiritual realities. It may incorporate religious or esoteric themes, especially those from Theosophy or Neo-Theosophy, New Age thought, mysticism, and Eastern philosophy...
. It may be considered synonymous with the Subjective Mind or it may be referred to in the context of creative visualization
Creative Visualization
Creative visualization refers to the practice of seeking to affect the outer world via changing one's thoughts. Creative Visualization is the basic technique underlying positive thinking and is frequently used by athletes to enhance their performance. The concept originally arose in the US with...
, usually with religious or spiritual themes. The word originally derived from Hegel.
Definition
The term Universal mind may be defined as the nonlocal and atemporal "hive mind" of all aggregates, components, knowledges, constituents, relationshipsInterpersonal relationship
An interpersonal relationship is an association between two or more people that may range from fleeting to enduring. This association may be based on limerence, love, solidarity, regular business interactions, or some other type of social commitment. Interpersonal relationships are formed in the...
, personalities, entities, technologies, processes and cycles
Historic recurrence
Historic recurrence is the repetition of similar events in history. In the extreme, the concept hypothetically assumes the form of the Doctrine of Eternal Recurrence, which has been written about in various forms since antiquity and was described in the 19th century by Heinrich Heine and Friedrich...
of the Universe
Universe
The Universe is commonly defined as the totality of everything that exists, including all matter and energy, the planets, stars, galaxies, and the contents of intergalactic space. Definitions and usage vary and similar terms include the cosmos, the world and nature...
.
The nature of the Universal Mind is
- Omniscient (all knowing),
- Omnipotent (all powerful),
- Omnificent (all creative)
- Omnipresent (always present).
It's also the human nature. It's believed that one has access to all knowledge, known and unknown. Through the Universal Mind, people have access to an infinite power; One then is able to tap into the limitless creativity of the One. All these attributes are present within one at all times in their potential form.
The notion of universal mind came into the Western Canon through the Pre-Socratic philosopher Anaxagoras
Anaxagoras
Anaxagoras was a Pre-Socratic Greek philosopher. Born in Clazomenae in Asia Minor, Anaxagoras was the first philosopher to bring philosophy from Ionia to Athens. He attempted to give a scientific account of eclipses, meteors, rainbows, and the sun, which he described as a fiery mass larger than...
, who arrived in Athens some time after 480 BC. He became the teacher of Pericles, who supported and defended Anaxagoras from the religious conservatives. He was known as Nous or Mind, because he taught that "all things" were created by Mind and that Mind held the cosmos together and gave to human beings a connection to the cosmos, or a pathway to the divine.
One Universal Mind and the Higher self
To some extent, there is an aspect of us that does exist beyond our physicality. It is the unseen part that helps us and try to get us where we need to be. It acts as a guide, counselor, best friend, parent, and many other aspects depending on what we need at any given moment. Our Higher Self will communicate with us in various ways: through intuition, hunches, sudden unexpected life changes, etc. We may or may not choose to listen or act on those communications. But in essence, it is our physical self that is the “receiver” of these messages, just like a fax machine or a telephone.When we talk about our Higher Self, it tends to conjure up all kinds of images of some kind of angelic, mystical being located in some far away place. Though there is a small amount of truth to that image, the Higher Self is a lot more physical and most importantly, local than most people tend to imagine.
What most people don’t realize is that there is a very physical component to this higher part of us. Our physical self, which includes our life situation, relationships, and so on, is the outward reflection of what is going on at a higher level, that is filtered through our egos.
If one chooses to receive and follow that guidance, the potential is that one would become the physical manifestation of his or her Higher Self. If not, then the opposite is true to the varying degree at which one chooses to accept and follow the divine guidance brought through from the Higher Self. And because our Higher Self is an infinite being, our own potential is also infinite.