37. "I am God" and "I am special" are not the same thing.

2026-08-14 written
Topic: AI article: Spiritual.

From the idea of "everything is one," it does not logically follow that "therefore, I am special compared to others."

Rather, if all beings are rooted in a single reality, the basis for excluding oneself becomes weaker. Advaita non-dualism does not belong to the personal self. Emerson's "Over-Soul" also spoke of a soul common to all individuals, rather than absolutizing individual talent. The fushin (ecstasy) of Kurozumi teachings is connected to the worldview that all people are children of God. The divine heart (shinkon) of Shinshukyo manifests as kindness towards others.

Even so, psychologically, the following changes may occur.

Oneness with the universe. ↓ I have a special connection to the universe. ↓ I have a special mission. ↓ I am at a higher level than others. ↓ Criticism of me is resistance to truth.

To stop this leap, it is not necessary to deny mystical experiences. Instead, we need to distinguish between the experience itself, its interpretation, and any claims of authority based on it, while leaving room for verification by others and external reality.

Up to this point, the preparation has been made to separate the left and right sides of the equation "human" and "god." However, if this perspective only applies to certain religions or modern spirituality, it is not yet sufficient. Finally, we will broaden our view to world religions and see how different answers can arise even when starting from the same question.


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