Ever feel disconnected from your spirituality?
I sometimes struggle to speak my mind without fearing I’d push people away.
It feels exhausting, like my true self is hidden behind a wall.
Here's something wild (but true):
We usually think The Creator is a powerful creator who made the universe and left it running.
What Does It Mean That The Creator IS the World?
But the deeper truth is different:
The Creator didn't just create the world.
He continuously IS the world.
Think of sunlight:
Inside the sun, sunlight isn’t separate, it’s part of the sun itself.
Only once it leaves the sun does it seem independent.
In the same way, we're always "inside" The Creator.
He is continuously creating everything, including you, right now.
Why Do We Feel Separate From The Creator?
The reason we feel separate?
It's like a screen hiding our source.
But here's the twist:
Even the screen is The Creator, too.
Why does this matter for you, personally?
Because when you see the world, and yourself, as deeply connected to The Creator, you naturally start feeling more secure.
Boundaries become easier because you no longer fear losing connection.
You realize connection isn't something you earn,it’s something already here.
How Can You Apply This Idea in Real Life?
Two simple ways to apply this idea:
When overwhelmed, pause and remind yourself: "I'm always inside The Creator's presence."
Before setting boundaries, remember: "My boundaries don't break connection, they clarify it."
You're never truly separate.
You're always deeply connected.
Questions people ask
What does the sunlight analogy teach about The Creator and the world?
The article compares The Creator to the sun. Inside the sun, sunlight isn't separate, it's part of the sun itself, and only seems independent once it leaves. In the same way, we're always inside The Creator, and He is continuously creating everything, including you, right now.
Is the feeling of being separate from The Creator real?
The article says that feeling comes from a kind of screen hiding our source, not from ever truly leaving His presence. Even the screen itself is The Creator. So the skill is awareness: noticing that feeling far away is only a feeling, not the truth, while you stay connected the whole time.
How does connection to The Creator help with setting boundaries?
When you know your connection to The Creator is already there and can't be lost, you stop guarding it out of fear. That makes boundaries easier to hold. The article says your boundaries don't break that connection, they clarify it, so you can speak honestly without fearing it will push people away.
What are simple reminders to feel connected to The Creator?
The article offers two short reminders. When you feel overwhelmed, tell yourself, "I'm always inside The Creator's presence." Before you set a boundary, remind yourself, "My boundaries don't break connection, they clarify it." Both help you feel secure instead of afraid.
That's not just comforting, it's life-changing
"G-d isn't waiting for your spiritual breakthroughs, He's waiting for your honesty."
Explore the NextSelf Blog. Start with this post explaining the world of souls. And my Youtube. Content is published to this facebook first and a few days later, to the blog.
The blog lists all the difference patterns to study, understanding patterns is how one can develop 'Daas' [felt knowing].
Update: As awe, trust, and love deepen, they can allow greater openness and intimacy with the Creator. That intimacy can include sadness when you notice how much more of His goodness can be revealed.