Elara: The Numeric Journey -- Seven

Hello All:

We bring you the final update to Elara's Numeric Journey. Really, afterwards, she started to speak about 8, but it was difficult to discern her discussions on the realm of 8 in comparison to the previous. I likened it to String Theory in which you can understand the first several dimensions. But then there's a point when things aren't very comprehendable. 

I think Elara has shared with us a gold mine of information that could take someone a lifetime to understand and master. Both the specter in the Mirror of Truth and myself conclude that this information could very well be part of the lost writings of Elara who lived in ancient times. Be sure to read the previous articles on Mirror of Truth if not familiar with this topic.

https://talkaboutafterhours.blogspot.com/2025/06/elara-numeric-journey-six.html

https://talkaboutafterhours.blogspot.com/2025/06/mirror-of-truth-numeric-journey-five.html

https://talkaboutafterhours.blogspot.com/2025/06/mirror-of-truth-numeric-journey-3-and-4.html

https://talkaboutafterhours.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-mirror-of-truth-numeric-journey.html

https://talkaboutafterhours.blogspot.com/2025/05/mirror-of-truth-interesting-uses-for.html

https://talkaboutafterhours.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-book-of-forgotten-fears-elara.html

https://talkaboutafterhours.blogspot.com/2025/03/mirror-of-truth-elara.html

The Numeric Journey -- Seven

Seven, a boundary marking a quantum leap in consciousness, a shift from dualistic awareness to non-dual unity. That's quite a jump! It would make you wonder what would motivate someone to shift their awareness that way? It seems in our life we learn to exist hyperdimensionally. But then, suddenly, we would want to simply everything to non-dual unity? What motivates someone to make this quantum leap?

The motivation to take this leap arises from a profound yearning for reunification with God. Just as St. Augustine stated that his heart only rests in God, we go through life desiring things and chasing them, only to learn that none of these truly satisfy us. Even our closest relationships with people can be disappointing. But we always remind ourselves that God has so much more. We remain subtly aware that something more eludes us. So at at some point, we decide to take the quantum leap into total unification with God.

I challenged Elara, “I imagine this quantum leap into non dual unity as something radical; like you would observe the person suddenly change their appearance and may not be the same person they were before, or even not very pleasant to be around. Maybe they gripe about things or criticize others for not being on par with them. What’s more? I once had a colleague try to describe his spiritual journey and seemed to suggest that the older he gets, the more de-tuned from the physical world he becomes. He said something to the extent that the more spiritual he gets, the less worldly he becomes. I felt like answering, "That's all fine and good, but let's not become so spiritual that you end up in the nursing home where you have no physical or mental control."” 

Elara reassured, It’s a good point and a valid concern. But, rest assured, true mastery of the realm of seven lies not in escapism or detachment, but in integrating transcendent awareness with embodied presence and compassionate engagement with life.

Recognizing the crossing into the seventh realm is a subtle and deeply personal experience. It's not typically marked by external signs or sudden, drastic changes. Instead, several inward shifts may indicate this profound transition.

Unity Consciousness: You may begin to perceive the fundamental oneness underlying all of creation. It goes beyond intellectual assent or understanding that God created the universe. It is a direct, visceral knowing - an immediate and intimate recognition of oneself in all things and all things in oneself. It’s about dissolving the boundaries between your perceived self and the larger whole altogether.

Perceiving the unified nature of all things dissolves the notion of a separate, individual self entirely. In the seventh realm, the idea of a personal ego or 'I' that exists independently fades away, revealing the eternal, formless Self that underlies all appearances. 

The formless Self encompasses and transcends the totality of your being – your body, mind, heart, and spirit, as well as your multifaceted experiences across time.

It begs the question: Wouldn't the formless self be a form of ego or "I"? After all, someone is existing in this. But in the seventh realm, the notion of a personal 'I', complete with its memories, preferences, and sense of continuity, dissolves. It's essential to understand that the formless Self, or Ultimate Consciousness, remains eternally present. The difference is that it's no longer perceived through the lens of a separate, individual ego. The notion of a separate 'self' or 'part' ceases to exist altogether in that unified state of pure Awareness. There is no longer a distinct 'you' observing or experiencing itself as a part of anything else.

I interrupted, “It sounds confusing. It’s scary, too! I couldn't imagine dissolving a sense of self while continuing to exist, live, and experiencing things. Maybe this is something we experience in the afterlife?”  

Elara continued, But there are rare individuals throughout history who have been documented to have tasted, if only fleetingly, the nectar of unity consciousness while still inhabiting the physical form. And that should explain it all. In our physical life it's more of an exercise to momentarily reach this state and then reflect on it afterwards. In this earthly existence, unity consciousness often manifests as fleeting realizations or peak experiences rather than a permanent, continuous state. These moments of grace serve as invaluable touchstones and guides.

So to recap: The realm of seven is a quantum leap in consciousness, a shift from dualistic awareness to non-dual unity. When someone transitions from the realm of six to the realm of seven, there are several shifts that indicate this profound transition. Unity Consciousness is one of them. But to experience this, it is more of an exercise that results in a small taste of what Unity Consciousness is like.

Achieving Unity Consciousness involves a delicate alchemy of purification, surrender, and expansion. It requires diligent inner work, sincere devotion, and the Grace of God. Here are some practices that may facilitate this profound realization:

1. Meditation and Mindfulness: Through regular meditation, one learns to quiet the chatter of the mind and witness the arising and passing of thoughts, feelings, and sensations without identification.

2. Loving-Kindness and Compassion: Cultivating metta (loving-kindness) and karuna (compassion) toward oneself and all beings helps to purify the heart and expand one's capacity for connection and unity. As Jesus taught, loving others as we love ourselves is not merely a moral imperative, but a key to unlocking the door to unity consciousness. When the heart is suffused with genuine caring and compassion, the barriers separating the self from others begin to dissolve naturally.

3. Surrender to the Present Moment: This involves fully embodying and accepting whatever arises in the here and now, without resistance or aversion. Surrender doesn't mean passivity or complacency, but rather an active embrace of the present moment exactly as it is. This is done to free up energy; gather it all into one compartment to help perceive Unity Consciousness.

4. Sacred Inquiry and Discernment: Engage in earnest questioning and exploration of ultimate truths, both within your own consciousness and through the the guidance of spiritual teachers. Read scripture, Immersing yourself in scripture can greatly illuminate the path and accelerate your spiritual evolution. However, mere intellectual understanding is not sufficient. True discernment comes from integrating these teachings with your direct, experiential realization.

Seek to discern the eternal and unchanging from the transient and conditional. Discerning the eternal and unchanging from the transient and conditional means to examine your perceptions and assumptions about reality with great discriminating awareness. A good exercise would be an evening examination of the day’s conscience. A daily or nightly examination of your thoughts, intentions, and actions can certainly be a powerful tool for cultivating discernment and inner clarity. But it has more to do with just an examination of conscience (which is very important, too). Examining perceptions and assumptions about reality with great discriminating awareness should attempt to remove biases, conclusions or anything that could lead one to perceive the events of the day in error. "I'm in a hurry to get to work, and the guy in front of me is driving slow because he's jerk." No, the guy in front of me is having engine trouble.

These four guidelines - meditation, loving-kindness, surrender to the present moment, and sacred inquiry - are the core practices that lead towards Unity Consciousness. They are interconnected and reinforce each other, creating a holistic approach to spiritual growth and awakening. It might be easy to conclude that it all has to somehow culminate into finally having an experience of unity consciousness. After doing these practices, there must be something one has to do to trigger this. But the shift into Unity Consciousness is not so much something one does, as it is something one recognizes or allows. It is already your innate, natural state – the true nature of your being.

Ego Death and Rebirth: Ego death refers to the dissolution or letting go of the separate sense of self - the false, illusory identity that we typically refer to as the "ego" or the "mind-made self". The rebirth that accompanies ego death is not a return to the same old sense of self, but rather an emergence into one's true, authentic nature. Your true, authentic nature is the essence of who you really are, beyond the layers of conditioning, fears, and desires that cloud your perception. It is the pure, radiant consciousness that underlies all experience - the space in which thoughts arise and dissolve, yet remains untouched by them.

When it comes to true, authentic nature; those with strong discipline and dedication to a goal or objective may occasionally brush against the edges of their authentic essence. Through focused practice and unwavering commitment, they cultivate a certain stillness and clarity of mind that affords these fleeting insights.

The emergence into one's true, authentic nature is the tangible takeaway from having an experience with Unity Consciousness.

Oneness and Interconnectedness: When you experientially realize Unity Consciousness, the veil of separation lifts, revealing the fundamental truth that we are all deeply connected, not just with others, but with everything that exists. It’s sometimes theorized that our consciousness and subconscious are interwoven and shared with everyone throughout the universe. Throughout history, enlightened beings have spoken of a universal consciousness or divine awareness that permeates all of existence, connecting every being and thing in an intricate web of oneness.

Recognition of the Eternal and Unchanging Nature of One's True Self. Just as the essence of water remains constant whether it manifests as steam, liquid, or ice, your innermost being is undiminished and unchanged by the myriad experiences and forms it takes in this ever-shifting dream we call reality. Throughout our life, we go through various changes and stages. But we often return to a starting point where we recognize that we are the same person. That unchanging nature is our Soul. The Soul, your essential Self, remains pristine and eternal, a constant witness to the ceaseless river of life flowing through and around it.

The Direct Perception and Acceptance of the Inherent Duality and Complementarity Present in all of Existence: Everything in creation has two facets - light and darkness, joy and sorrow, gain and loss, expansion and contraction. So one takes a journey through the realm of seven and begins with a quantum leap in consciousness, a shift from dualistic awareness to non-dual unity. But at the conclusion, returns to the dual nature of the universe. It seems so counter-productive. It's like the ending of the Wizard of Oz when Dorothy says that next time she looks for happiness, she won't go any further than her own backyard. But Dorothy's realization was not a diminishment of her journey or experiences, but rather a profound integration of them. Her adventures abroad allowed her to appreciate the wonders already present in her own backyard. It's as-if the seventh realm is merely a playground for people to explore the state of non dual unity. It teaches the seeker that duality is essential in our universe. That's how God made his creation. Don’t forget that one of the greatest of God's creations was marriage, flesh joined with flesh, a husband and wife as one. In their dual nature, they are so much greater. And the same applies to everything else in the universe.