Introduction to the Concept of the I-Universe
The concept of the I-Universe is based on the idea that everything is spirit and that matter does not exist independently. When we say that everything is spirit, we look into a space full of spirit, where what we perceive as matter is merely a manifestation of the spirit. The difference between spirit and matter is often misunderstood in materialism, as materialism views matter as something independent and absolute. In contrast, Spirealism asserts that the world has a spiritual nature and that matter exists only in connection with the spirit.
When we consider the concept of the I-Universe, the question arises as to what it means and why it is relevant. The basic idea is that the universe we experience is an interplay of many small I-Universes that together form a larger whole. This larger whole is determined by the principles of spirit that exist in each of us.
The Relationship between Spirit and Matter
Spirit and matter are inextricably intertwined. In Spirealism, it is emphasized that matter cannot exist without the spirit. Thoughts are not just fleeting impressions; they have a real impact on the world as we perceive it. When we think of something, chemical and electrical processes occur in our brain that are associated with these thoughts. As a result, our thoughts shape the world as we experience it.
In materialism, it is often assumed that the world exists independently of us and that we are merely observers. In contrast, Spirealism argues that the world is recreated by our thoughts and perceptions at every moment. This continuous creation of the world in the now is at the core of the spirealistic perspective.
The Uniqueness of the I-Universe
Every I-Universe is unique and individual. Each person carries only a small part of the total knowledge of humanity within them, and this knowledge is weighted and structured differently in each I-Universe. The thoughts we have and the meaning we assign to different concepts vary from person to person. This means that no I-Universe is the same as another, even though they are all part of the larger universe.
The idea of gravity is used as an analogy to explain how different thoughts and concepts within an I-Universe interact with each other. Some thoughts have more weight and attract other thoughts more strongly, while others have less significance and therefore have less influence on our thinking. This demonstrates how complex and individual each I-Universe is and how it influences the way we perceive the world.
The universe as the sum of all I-Universes is a central element of Spirealism. The idea that reality as we know it is a projection of many small I-Universes leads to the realization that we are all interconnected and that our thoughts and perceptions shape the shared image of reality. This connection between the I-Universes explains why we often cannot separate ourselves from the opinions and thoughts of others, as they attract and influence us due to their number and intensity.
Eckhard Tolle, Now: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jetzt!_Die_Kraft_der_Gegenwart
Link to the YouTube video with English subtitles