Opposites Exist
I am 100% convinced that, as far as our experience goes as humans, consciousness is fundamental. Everything fits when you begin from this point. Time makes perfect sense as a construct of consciousness; it makes no sense as scattered chaos. I will tell you something else that has become rather obvious to me: opposites exist. This may not make your eyes widen, nor seem especially profound at first glance — but if the implications begin to come alive for you, you may rethink that. What I am saying, on the deepest level I can imagine, is that sorrow is required for joy. It cannot be explained otherwise. “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” ~ Psalm 30:5 (KJV) There are two opposites in this one passage: weeping versus joy , and night versus morning . Of course, the discourse could go on endlessly in this direction. In fact, that is exactly what consciousness does — it is what it is. In the beginning was consciousness. It is the only way to start. ...