The Reign of Heaven

“The reign of heaven is within and between us”. Heaven in Greek is too ouranou and in Aramaic shemaya (from the Semitic root ShM). Together we get the idea of endless (aya) vibration in space . Together we get the idea of vibration in space – rather than being a specific place.

As we all know, in spite of our solid appearance, we are mostly space. Perhaps this too goes deeper than appearance. Physics once postulated a universal ether and zero-point energy is the newest term to indicate that space is not “empty”. I posit G-d as the dweller therein, or at least the mind of G-d. Our bodies even our thoughts, do not belong to us; they are temporary dwellers with us in this space, products of generations of genes and memes; unconscious coverings which clothe us in our poverty. We have yet to honor the sky clad image of G-d – which even space-like, is more than sufficient to guide us into Wisdom.

There is a fundamental Unity to space, which mirrors the Unity of G-d. Space is essentially indivisible. ”Its center everywhere, its circumference nowhere.” Any apparent reference to separate spaces is a convention relative to the positioning of objects in space. Subjectively, space “feels” no boundaries and is itself a feeling of spaciousness, of freedom, of possibility, like a blank canvas waiting for the brush.

As to the objects of space, they have incredibly short lives at the sub atomic level. They appear and disappear into what I assert to be intelligent waves of space itself only to reappear in ever-fresh patterns. These patterns are dependent on the imaginal intelligence, which is the conscious and willful vibration of space called mind.

Because of this relationship of space to its objects, the physicist notes that the act of observing "changes” the object. In fact, without an observer it appears that objects could not exist at all. The Observer then is no mere passive witness but co creator in all manifestation, all of experience. It may be said that subject and object arise together and I like to add; in the mind of G-d.

Mind IS space-like. Inventors speak of ideas being in the air, much like the prophets report visions and voices from the space surrounding them or even from within the objects that are present, like Moses before the burning bush. The history of simultaneous invention shows that ideas who’s time has come are not limited by distance or person. present. A small child knows that his imagination is not limited to the space inside his head. He can point to his imaginal creations with full certainty that they exist in the space outside him. It too is this imaginal realm where converse with G-d takes place. A kind of Jungian active imagination assists this dialogue. Prayer as imaginative feeling finds its proper offering in this space. Meditation on the aliveness of this space brings G-d to life for us.

To enter into the space-presence (too ouranou) of G-d is to reverberate with the spiritual traits (names/resonant vibrations – shemaya) of G-d. One tuning fork can entrain another into its vibration, which is a good analogy for the process, yet it is not the gross vibration of the electromagnetic spectrum we deal with, but the vibration of consciousness in its felt meaning of relationship to its object. Space without objects – therefore without time, as the motion of objects – is a workable image of the non local realm from which all local phenomenon arise.

The idea of divine names can easily become overly intellectual and lead to erroneous concepts. The needful thing to know is that there is a felt meaning behind them all, the contemplation of which liberates the divine essence within us. Immerse yourself in this feeling and radiate it into limitless space – dissolving all objects of the senses and seeding the spacial “ground” from which they may re-emerge as a more perfect reflection of imagination.

The first cause of creation is desire, which evokes from within itself the first creation - the idea – which operatively through space-time manifests in material form. The perception of time however is due to our sensory limitation. In accordance with the Theory of Relativity, to one traveling at the speed of light, past and future are occurring simultaneously. Within this disparity of perception is also the key to the miraculous; of instantaneous manifestation.

How does this relate to the tetragramaton YHVH? It is said G-d used the letter Yud to create the world to come – Yud is desire, G-d’s out-trusting ardor. The first Hei is the form, which models desire and the final Hei is the manifestation." Thus it is said G-d used Hei to create the world that is. Vav is time and the bridge between the two Hei’s; it means “and”, being the many possibilities of desire realized. One can liken Vav’s expression to the “Multiple Histories Interpretation of quantum mechanics, and as multiple histories, it is wise not to be overly specific in defining the result as it may limit the manifest options and become counter productive of the intent.

The YH and VH further relate to physicist David Bohm’s implicate and explicate orders respectively as defined by physicist David Bohm. To add the letter Shin between these letter groupings we have the interpersonal factor, the “boundary condition” of science or the Holy Spirit of religion, which makes the Law (of YHVH) personal with respect to the individual. The five letters of course spell Yeshua – Jesus in Hebrew – G-d made imminent. Many are the mysteries of Shin, a “mother letter,” the form of which suggests the fire of the Holy Spirit (Wisdom) clarifying what Jesu meant that he had come “to cast fire on the earth.”

One may liken space to a womb and desire to a seed while the idea is the embryo. The creative process of the individual should mirror the procreative process; the seed sown in bliss of union. Lest one be inclined to perpetuate the myth of male superiority in the divine realm, be reminded that it is woman who evokes desire. Get the idea that form wants you as much as you want form; that it evokes as well as responds to your ardor.

We are given free will and the Law operates according to will. To do our own will in opposition to the Divine will is suffering. To align ourselves with the Divine will through Love and Beauty is to foster fulfillment within the Unity of creation.

Therapy and healing have to do with time; letting go of the cause effect judgments of sensation based logic and reactive emotions. After healing spirituality begins, bringing creativity instead of reactivity. The highest form of creativity is bringing our thought into alliance with the good of the entire unity of being and beings, which multiplies our power as well as our wisdom. This good of course is love, and rather than say unconditional love, I say unconditioned love, for such a love comes only to one who who knows the intimacy of this Unity.

And we find confirmation of the above in the meaning of “name” in Aramaic, which includes the ideas of light, sound, vibration and atmosphere. To pray in the name of Jesu is not a simple appeal; it is to relate to or resonate with the intelligence of Christ.This idea of relationship must never be lost to us, as it has been by many who teach a mechanical “law of attraction” or a law of Dharma or science. Never forget that there is personhood hidden within every-thing and every-one. That personhood is like the drop in the ocean or the spark in the fire, inseparable, as we all are from G-d.

What may be invisible to the two eyed one’s will one day be seen by the eye of the heart and all shall appear as light more beautiful and fluid than the astronomers gaseous nebula. I like to say, greet everything with a chivalrous attitude; with respect, honor and a generous heart. This includes the ground you walk on and the chair you sit in, for to me it seems true that as Jesu says in the Gospel of Thomas;” cleave wood and I am there.”

© Arjay 2009