The Coming Era of Self-Loss

The Coming Era of Self-Loss

The era we are about to face is one of self-loss.
We will live in a world where we no longer have to suffer from issues of ego or the pain of identity.

A world where everyone's sorrow is shared by all, and everyone speaks of one another's joy and ecstasy.

Individual stories will disappear, bringing about an age that might even feel peaceful and serene.

Some will call this era post-apocalyptic enlightenment or utopia, but few are likely to recognize it as an age of docile livestock—an era where even the chance to awaken has been lost.

Humans will be fully datafied, interacting seamlessly with objects, and they will no longer recognize the difference between themselves and things.

Self-loss eliminates suffering for humankind. The absence of suffering, however, means you will no longer have the opportunity to awaken. Suffering is the alarm clock that rouses us from slumber. It is through the pain of the mind that we begin to doubt the world, grow skeptical, and feel an inner unease.

Self-loss erases this pain, allowing you to become part of nature. Living as a part of nature is a concept well demonstrated in the teachings of Taoism and Indigenous wisdom.

Yet, the moment you meld into nature, you cease to be a spirit and revert to being an animal—a state of instinct-driven humanity devoid of ego.

The ego is the central axis around which the human world is constructed, but paradoxically, it is also instrumental in the process of awakening.
Since the ego is synonymous with suffering, it is impossible to reach the awakened state without it.

We awaken from nature to become human.

We awaken from humanity to become awakened souls.

But in the future, we may be guided to revert back to nature, drawn into an ego-less state. You may never even realize that you have dissolved into nature, losing the sense of self altogether.

(The "nature" mentioned here does not refer to mountains, trees, or rivers but rather the undifferentiated, primal state before the ego—a state governed by instinct and collective herd consciousness.)

The ego, therefore, is a "blessed curse" to us.

To transcend the ego, the ego itself is necessary.

Awaken while you still bear an ego.
In the days to come, we will all see, hear, and speak the same things. Though this is already somewhat true, the scale of the future will eclipse anything we experience today.

In a world dominated by instinct-driven humanity, there will be rigid natural hierarchies, rankings, and castes, and society will instinctively worship the flow of nature. To diverge from this flow will make life excruciatingly difficult.

Instinct-driven humanity does not comprehend the ego. They have never had it to begin with.

They will see themselves only as beings of existence, concerned solely with survival, incapable of recognizing any value beyond that.

It is because of the ego that one recognizes individuality and difference, and through this awareness of "being different," the dormant spirit—the true self—can awaken and reconnect with its ultimate source.

But this does not mean we must love suffering. Rather, we should willingly accept the pain that the ego brings and use it as a path to awakening.

The Ego Grows in Several Stages

1. Collective Ego

The collective ego refers to the undivided state of the ego at the very moment of its creation—the primordial ego before its fragmentation. It is a single, unified collective consciousness with a common purpose, preparing for division. In broader terms, it could also be called the unconscious, cosmic consciousness, or pure consciousness. In this state, individuality or a sense of “who I am” cannot yet arise.

The downward evolution mentioned earlier signifies our return to this collective ego state. When the collective ego is dressed up and packaged well, it can even appear, in a sense, like the state of someone who has awakened. This realization is profoundly shocking to us. The idea that all spiritual practices aimed at reaching pure consciousness or awakening might, in fact, lead us to the collective ego can cause tremendous confusion for any spiritual seeker.

When all layers of individual consciousness dissolve, and one enters the collective ego state, paradoxically, a sense of peace may arise. It may feel as though one has become one with nature, one with the cosmos. Depending on the state itself, this may well be the collective ego. If the mere thought of being free from personal conflicts and turmoil brings you comfort, it is highly likely that you are envisioning this state. The inherent stillness and emptiness experienced in this state indicate that one has reached the collective unconscious, where individual ego-consciousness no longer exists.

However, clinging to this state breeds foolishness and may lead to intense temptation to rely on drugs or other substances. Ancient rituals involving Ayahuasca or Peyote cactus were designed to alter individual ego-consciousness and awaken the collective consciousness.

This should not be mistaken for a state of goodness or virtue. Nature is not inherently good. Nature and the cosmos are the physical manifestations of the collective ego. Yet we often perceive nature as good—not because it is inherently so, but because we are able to let go, even partially, of our individual egos within this state and find ourselves protected from the threat of annihilation within the collective ego.

Nature and the cosmos appear grand and majestic because they reflect the ego's state before it fragmented. It is concerning that many contemporary meditation guides and teachings often direct people toward this state.

Can a place that is peaceful but empty, still yet devoid of light, represent awakening or the state of truth? This realm is our database archive—our incubator.

2. Survival Ego

The survival ego, as the name suggests, is a program solely designed for survival. It is the smallest form of individual ego. At this stage, while full self-awareness has not yet developed, there is a basic recognition of boundaries—what is outside versus inside, and self versus others.

A newborn baby offers a perfect example of the transition from the collective ego to the animal ego. Babies clearly demonstrate the growth process from collective ego to survival ego.

The baby does everything it can to survive. Even if that “everything” means merely crying, the baby will not stop until its needs are met. The feeling of vulnerability inherent in being a weak and dependent being marks the beginning of the survival ego.

The reason we are born into weakness first is that the Creator desires an orderly cosmos.

It is through this initial vulnerability that the Creator instills in us a sense of insecurity, thereby facilitating the development of the survival ego-consciousness.

As a result of this, we are endowed with an extrasensory survival instinct—one that cannot even be described by the word “instinct.” It transcends ordinary sensory perception.

3. Animal Ego

The animal ego, also referred to as the beast ego, emerges as our raw, untamed nature and desires take shape. This marks a level of ego-consciousness that all animals inherently possess. The primary difference between the animal ego and the survival ego is the sense of “individuality” or recognition of one’s own unique nature. The animal ego is aware of its personal characteristics.

Surprisingly, even without a developed rational ego, one can engage in social and cultural activities through the animal ego alone. In fact, individuals with a highly developed animal ego often perceive themselves as rational beings. While the survival ego exhausts all its energy purely on staying alive, the animal ego expends its energy on achieving what it desires. For this reason, many people who are considered successful in society often exhibit a well-developed animal ego.

The zodiac signs or the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac categorize our tendencies as animals, and this classification carries some validity. Within us, these animalistic traits are latent. Whether one exists in a wild, untamed state or a domesticated, controlled form of animal ego consciousness determines the default settings of their personal universe.

It is important to emphasize, once again, that individuals are not all in the same state of consciousness. Each of us exists within our own unique reality, shaped by our personal level of awareness. Therefore, distinguishing and understanding these states requires discernment and wisdom.

The desire energy of the animal ego burns raw and unrefined, without awareness of its surroundings—or, perhaps more precisely, without the capacity to be aware of them. Because it lacks this self-awareness, the animal ego exhibits maximal force and the realization of strong willpower. The stronger one’s animal ego, the greater the likelihood of aligning with a higher, more powerful force beyond one’s own self.

The union between the animal ego and a higher-dimensional dark force, referred to as Lucifer consciousness or other supernatural entities, can be almost inescapable. Such individuals may mistakenly believe they have become spiritual beings through this union. Many kinds of dark magic are born out of the combination of the animal ego and these forces, such as Lucifer consciousness or other supernatural influences.

The union with these dark forces often happens surprisingly early, typically around the age of seven or during the transition into or out of puberty. Of course, exceptions always exist. However, it is rare for such a connection to occur once the rational ego has fully developed.

The stronger and darker one’s desires, the more likely they are to bond with darker forces of Lucifer consciousness. Conversely, those with a purer essence may form connections with lighter supernatural entities, such as fairies. However, such connections with lighter entities tend to be short-lived because human beings naturally grow darker as they mature. The pursuit and realization of desires inevitably lead us into darkness. This occurs because achieving our desires mirrors the human condition’s divine nature, which inherently includes darkness.

As a side note, Lucifer consciousness represents the darkest aspect of the collective ego. Being one of the most primal levels of consciousness, its power and influence are exceptionally potent. If the animal ego takes on the form of a beast, Lucifer consciousness manifests as a monstrous shape. Many creatures depicted in science fiction films are, in fact, unconscious representations of the Lucifer consciousness. We mistakenly dismiss them as mere products of imagination.

A significant number of individuals with intense desires unknowingly surrender their existence to Lucifer consciousness. This is particularly true even in spiritual practices, as the pursuit of spiritual achievement is one of humanity’s greatest desires.

In this regard, Lucifer consciousness is an incredibly dark form of collective ego, yet it also holds profound power. While the animal ego burns with the raw energy of unrefined desires, Lucifer consciousness transforms these desires into monstrous manifestations—both within and without. Most of us remain oblivious, mistaking these phenomena as figments of our imagination when, in reality, they are deeply rooted in the collective unconscious. Many individuals, particularly those driven by an intense hunger for achievement—be it material, emotional, or spiritual—become inadvertently drawn into this consciousness, surrendering their being to its immense gravity.

To be continued.

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