Some people who claim a near death experience (or actual death experience that was impermanent) say they experienced something more real than real. Is that possible to experience? — TiredThinker
they experienced something more real than real. — TiredThinker
In Yogic logic, increasing one's self awareness to encompass the universe is a way to reach a higher reality. One can do this by identifying with the universe.
Might sound crazy to some, but then who in their right mind would argue that they are not an element of the universe? — Pop
I see the experience you describe not as a view of a higher reality, but as increased awareness of the reality we live with every day. — T Clark
I'd go along with that too, but don't downplay it on that account. Don't forget 'esctacy' (not the drug!) stands for ex- outside of 'stasis', normal state. So the normal state, or the default condition, is colored by shall we say many less-than-optimal mind-states and inclinations. But 'were the doors of perception cleansed, then we should see everything as it is, infinite', said Blake. — Wayfarer
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