Following a previous blog on illusion, we will examine the existence of and seek to understand the function of individual bodies. Relative to the illusion-based thought that we exist, we have created a world built on forms and objects, particularly the human body and its relationship with other bodies.
We cannot communicate with every person on the planet. As such, we are restricted to interacting with small groups of people who share our views and thoughts. We are unaware that some within our group are also attached to other groups, and in effect, we have no reality of those individuals with no relationships with us. When we see others who come together at demonstrations and concerts, they are observed from a distance.
There are others with whom we interact at work who do not share our private and personal lives with friends and family, and such relationships are restricted to work activities.
What is real, of the only images we create to give us some permanence in the world?
It all begins with our first meeting someone. We may have seen them walking in the area, but we have never interacted with them until now.
When we are introduced to someone, we immediately create an image in our minds and the impressions they reflect. However, generally, we are unaware of what image we reflect.
We unconsciously create an image of them based on how they dress, talk, or appear physically. We listen to what they say, which makes our image of them.
If we meet them again, we immediately project our previous image of them once more. They may be at a social gathering, dressed differently, and maybe more socially active, and we begin to modify our previous image of them.
Any new relationships are generally temporary and may develop over time, depending on circumstances.
We should always question how and why we interact with others as individuals, how our images change, and who or what puppets or puppeteers pull the strings.
When we talk and interact with others, we often try to have them accept our views and concepts, reinforcing others' acceptance or decline of their most substantial views. We call that communication, but not everyone is listening.
We live in a sensual body and have been conditioned to accept our culture. What we consider a relationship with someone else is how we prop up our self-importance by having the other acknowledge our position.
Neither of us will accept that the purpose of our relationship is one-sided, and when disharmony raises its head, such relationships end. All relationships are there for me, and if my needs are unfulfilled, there is nothing left.
Are we objects communicating, or are we only ideas and concepts battling it out at the level if the mind and bodies unknown to us are not participating in what is happening?
We think we are acting as bodies in this world, but this is only an illusion. We do not understand what the body is, how it functions, or whether it has its own life and consciousness beyond our understanding.
We think the body is limited and serves the purpose of acting out all we want to do. However, we are only thoughts identifying with a body, which does not make us a body.
When we interact personally, nobody is present, only a confronting mind.
Can a body have a relationship with another body? It can’t, and we remain ignorant about natural or cultural ignorance.