b16 (2.28-1.2003): answering the paradoxical question

answering the paradoxical question [1]

 
question: if God can do anything, can he create a rock so big that he cannot pick it up?
 
answer: God (the Is, G∞d) creates and expands.  a manifestation of this expansion is the illusory, material, dual plane of existence.  the material projections (ego) are finite, unreal, and limited.
 

each is also part of the Whole.

 
“God” can create a projection scenario in which a material aspect of Godself (man) cannot pick up another material aspect of Godself (rock).
 
but, in Reality… the rock does not exist, nor does the physical body.
 
God Is.  man Is.  the rock Is. 
 
the created projection can be Seen as both movable and immovable, based upon one’s perception.
 
a better question might be: can God answer a question that is negatively motivated, and asked by a fearful, insecure, wise-guy -- without getting frustrated?
 
parable: there once was a rock so big that no one could move it.  the men of the village called upon a boy with special powers – one who could give the blind man sight and heal the lame.  when the boy was brought to the rock, and when he was asked to move it, he replied: 

this rock may be displaced, or it may stay here indefinitely.  

but “up” does not exist, and movement does not not exist.  

the rock is already moving.  “up” is relative.

 

the thing that needs to be picked-up is your energy projection.  

you live in a world full of wonderous variety, infinite abundance, and unlimited joy – 

yet you spend your energy in negative attempts to discount the obvious.

 

your fear has made you miserable and apparently unloved, 

but you are not your projection of negativity.  

you are not he who attempts to trip your brother.  

you are also a projection of God, a wonder of life, a man who is searching for answers.

 

go now and dedicate your life to Seeing beauty, instead of criticism.  

sing songs of Joy, instead of reciting words of cynicism.  

you will surely find that the path of Laughter is bountiful, the path of Unity is Peaceful, and 

the path of Togetherness will satisfy your inner thirst for Love.   

 

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[1] martino, j. (2.28-1.2003). answering the paradoxical question. book 16: baklavahhh.  copyright 2003 by joal martino. 

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