Enlightenment is the
experiential understanding of the Eternal nature of the Universe, which is the
chief doctrine of the shaman/mystic; it is the epiphany that you are God
(the Universe). Everything is understood to coexist simultaneously as both
“positive” and “negative;” a perfect balance; the triad of Being. This can only
be if, in fact, the Universe is an Eternal Whole, of which nothing could be
“amiss,” but part of a distinct process with a purpose of no purpose; it just
is. In light of this seemingly paradoxical and “pointless” existence, there
arises a profound realization during this experience that, if we are going to
live this same life over and over again, then there is a great responsibility
bestowed upon us to subsequently redeem our collectively-shared unconsciousness
and therefore direct our wills toward an awareness of Oneness for the
betterment of all. This is due to the fact that our knowledge of our
unconsciousness acts as the “greatest weight” upon us and the only way to free
ourselves of this weight is to liberate it via the integration of God's Eternal
Nature. To accomplish this, man must confront his Jungian shadow (the
unconscious); then and only then, will he realize that he is the progenitor of
his own reality; he will effectively realize his true nature as God, the
Eternal Self of the Universe.
