Tag: Concepts

Unbound Consciousness and The Ego

While object consciousness gives rise to the ego, unbound consciousness views objects as being a form of reality, with consciousness being reality itself.

Unbound consciousness is a concept that some might consider to be theoretical. However, understanding the nature of objects, including one’s own mind and body, may lead to the unbinding of consciousness that is beyond the realm of thought.

This perspective implies that our minds have been conditioned to be dependent on object consciousness. The educational system emphasises this viewpoint, stressing the importance of believing who you are, both physically and psychologically. Our thoughts are shaped by the objects of the mind, which influences our perception of reality. These mental objects stem from education and form our self-identity known as ego.

The ego can be seen as a representative of who we are, widely believed to be our self-image. This belief shapes our daily interactions and sets us apart based on how we see ourselves through individual beliefs about the world.

Understanding The Lollypop Principle: An Observational Insight

Spirituality remained a constant centrepiece, while The Lollypop Principle fluctuated, despite being an observational concept reflecting on spiritual systems and beliefs, rather than a practical method. The essence lies in the act of observing, that may lead to a deeper understanding beyond material definitions.

Since the concept of The Lollypop Principle (TLP) was first introduced around 15 years ago, its prominence in my thinking has varied over time. On some occasions, it was central to my thoughts, while on others, it was not. However, the concept of spirituality has remained constant. I view the likely cause of these fluctuations as being due to a constant desire to read spiritual literature from a wealth of different sources which is something that you may be able to relate to.

My mind had somewhat separated TLP and spirituality, considering TLP as something that needed to fit a narrative that people would understand, aligning with other popular approaches and concepts. In reality, TLP serves more as an overview of current systems, beliefs and concepts in the world. In itself, it is not a system, practice or method, but rather an observation. This means it is not meant to help anyone achieve a specific goal or destination. It is simply something to observe.

The Lollypop Principle

Through this observation, things may become apparent, emphasising that the essence lies with the observer rather than what is observed. Essentially, the act of observing holds greater importance than what is observed, and this may lead to a new level of understanding that transcends objects, or what I refer to as object consciousness—a reliance on objects to define presence.