Summary
Soo Kim introduced the lesson "God is in everything I see," which explains why everything serves a universal purpose and is the foundation for vision. Jevon Perra explained that this implies everything is a projection or expression of God, and that individual perspective determines what is perceived as "good" or "bad." Jevon Perra also introduced two paths for personal progression, the "way of love" and the "way of wisdom," and discussed the concept of "Leela," the cosmic dance. The main talking points were the core idea, its application, the interconnectedness of all things, and different paths of spiritual progression.
Details
God is in Everything I See Soo Kim introduces the lesson, "God is in everything I see," explaining that it clarifies why everything serves a universal purpose and why nothing is truly separate or meaningless. This idea is presented as the foundation for vision, though it may initially seem challenging or illogical (00:00:00).
Application and Practice Soo Kim outlines the practice sessions, recommending six two-minute periods where participants repeat the idea and apply it to randomly chosen objects, emphasizing the importance of avoiding self-selection due to the idea's "wholly alien nature" (00:01:17). Jevon Perra connects this lesson to previous ones, suggesting it aligns with the concept of not knowing what one is looking at, as the purpose of the course is to remove obstacles to love, not to acquire it (00:02:44).
God as Expression and Projection Jevon Perra explains that "God is in everything I see" implies everything is a projection or an expression of God (00:03:57). They clarify that God is not "in" individuals in a compartmentalized sense, but rather individuals exist within God (00:05:12). Jevon Perra also addresses the difficulty of accepting God's presence in seemingly negative events, reframing them as part of a larger, beneficial process, although acknowledging that such interpretations can be seen as "magic" (00:07:33).
Perspective and Illusion Jevon Perra discusses how individual perspective determines what is perceived as "good" or "bad," illustrating this with an example of different reactions to the same person (00:09:37). They emphasize that everything experienced is part of one's own "story" or "movie," which is a projection from a single creative source, and that judgment is a constant human activity (00:10:38).
Paths to Progression Jevon Perra introduces two paths for personal progression: the "way of love" (the way of the baby kitten, involving loving devotion and intention) and the "way of wisdom" (the way of the baby monkey, a harder path of understanding) (00:16:47). The left-hand path, associated with wisdom, involves domination and control, while the right-hand path, associated with love, involves letting go and forgiveness (00:17:43) (00:19:58). Jevon Perra clarifies that neither path is inherently good or bad, and individuals may engage in both, emphasizing the importance of avoiding rigidity in learning (00:20:58) (00:23:10).
Cosmic Dance and Unfulfillment Jevon Perra introduces the concept of "Leela," the cosmic dance or divine play in Hindu philosophy, where the universe is a spontaneous expression of the divine (00:12:39) (00:14:35). Jevon Perra also highlights that feeling unfulfilled in life can be a "beautiful blessing," indicating an openness to different possibilities and a recognition that one's current existence might be infinitely smaller than what is possible (00:15:35).
Masculine and Feminine Archetypes Soo Kim inquires about the connection between the kitten/monkey analogy and masculine/feminine archetypes, to which Jevon Perra clarifies that both masculine and feminine archetypes exist on each path (00:24:16). Jevon Perra explains that masculine archetypes tend to be more linear and goal-oriented, while feminine archetypes are more embracing, multi-tasking, open, accepting, and nurturing (00:25:18).
"God is in Everything I See" Mantra Jevon Perra reiterates the core idea, "God is in everything I see," connecting it to the Sanskrit Gayatri chant, which expresses gratitude and recognition of God's omnipresent manifestation (00:26:40). Jevon Perra encourages applying this perspective to all encounters, even challenging ones, viewing them as expressions of God (00:29:14).
Practice Schedule Soo Kim reminds Jevon Perra about the practice schedule, which includes six two-minute practice periods and repeating the idea at least once an hour. Jevon Perra suggests setting an hourly alarm as a reminder for the practice (00:31:08).
Suggested next steps
Soo Kim will set up a Google Calendar invite for the practice periods and invite Jevon Perra.
Soo Kim and Jevon Perra will practice the lesson by repeating the idea to themselves and then applying it to randomly chosen objects around them for six two-minute sessions.
Soo Kim and Jevon Perra will repeat the idea at least once an hour, looking slowly about as they say the words to themselves.
