by Lauren Ashley
Symbolism is the dominant framework of communication used in the current societal construct. Indoctrination into a 3D system that relies primarily, if not exclusively, on the thinking brain accomplishes separation between the physical (material dimension) and the unseen (spiritual dimensions).
While there is of course value in symbolic expression as manifested through inspired art, music, dance, and other creative outlets, it is also true that symbols are utilized to disempower the individual - both consciously and subconsciously - by isolating them from, and making them unaware of, their spiritual essence. The difference between the former and the latter is that inspired expression occurs through an organic channeling and experiencing of divine ENERGY, while the latter is an intentional, artificial mechanism put in place to suppress (and redirect) the very same energy.
The following message will cover what a symbolic framework is and why it is problematic.
WHAT IS SYMBOLISM
Typically, symbolism is conceptualized as something not directly understood through language, as in, it’s at least one step removed from being narrowly defined or directly linked to a word or phrase. Our language, in written and spoken form, is comprised of words strung together in various letter combinations that society ascribes meaning to, thus making it symbolic. The collective has agreed upon these meanings, and they are deeply imbedded in the culture, internalized individually, and colored by the lens of cumulative experience.
For example, if an average individual is shown the dollar sign symbol, the brain will link it to the collectively agreed upon association (average here defined as a person whose level of brain function, mental capacity and familiarity with mainstream ideas is a typical representation of that across the general population). In this example, it is likely that the meaning most broadly applied by the collective would be ‘money.’ Some may associate money with abundance, others with lack, ‘the root of all evil,’ a measure of status, etc. But ultimately, the brain’s process is ‘exposure to symbol -> collective association -> personal projection.’ This is easily broken down in theory, but in ‘real time,’ the process happens seemingly instantaneously and unconsciously.
In comparison, interpretation of language works similarly in process but varies in degree. Applying the above example to language, if an average individual sees or hears the word “money,” they will know immediately and directly what is being represented – currency. Next, they will project their feelings about money, accumulated through experience, onto the associated meaning of the word (but not onto the word itself because the word without association is neutral).
The relationship between ‘mind and symbol’ is like the relationship between ‘mind and language’ in that both derive meaning through association. The respective associative processes vary in degree in that the mind will make a direct and specific connection to a meaning expressed through language, whereas it must extract the associated meaning that is linked and represented via symbolism.
This variation in degree is slight and perhaps even inconsequential, since ultimately what we categorize as language and differentiate as symbolism are actually both symbolism. The belief that language is objective, and symbolism subjective is inaccurate being that there is no inherent meaning in language; it is a representation of something beyond itself. This is made most easily apparent by noting the multitude of languages that exist globally today, and the distinct cultural associations and implications that are expressed through each.
IMPLICATIONS
The problem with a symbolic (indirect) system of communication is that it forces people into using a COGNITIVELY BASED processing framework through which everything is interpreted utilizing the brain.
Thinking automatically removes an individual from the present moment, and chronic thinking keeps the collective in a perpetual state of disconnect, while simultaneously creating distorted thinking patterns as these cognitive interpretations are by default filtered through the lens of the past. This is problematic for 2 main reasons:
(1) People internalize the false belief that they are their thoughts –
(2) The ability to understand and interpret life experience on an energetic level is forgotten and atrophied –
*The above mentioned ideas will be discussed in a separate article.
Everything is energy. When humanity ceases to utilize its innate ability to communicate from an energetic perspective, they unknowingly prioritize words, symbols, and conditioned meaning above what is actually being said, done, or communicated energetically, or pre-cognitively. Non-verbal communications, such as eye contact, facial expression, and overall body language, cannot generally be considered pre-cognitive because they are a reaction to a thought or feeling that is consciously or unconsciously processed, through the default symbolic framework of conditioning.
The conflicting internal and external experience creates dissonance between what one is authentically feeling within versus what is being presented as ‘reality’ via the external mainstream narrative. For the vast majority of people, this dissonance results in an intolerable level of discomfort and requires coping mechanisms.
These coping mechanisms necessitate the suppression and denial of the individual's authentic internal experience. People become so adept at denying their experience that they forget it's even happening at all. The requisite conditions needed to sustain this self-censorship are constantly re-enforced, and individuals who express authentic feelings that don’t conform to the decided upon narrative are labelled in one way or another as ‘crazy.’
In this state of self-suppression, individuals lose touch with their innate internal guidance system, also known as intuition, and instead, designate the outside environment as the authoritative barometer that dictates how one’s internal experience SHOULD ‘feel.’ In place curiosity around feelings that arise, an individual will shame themselves for having an experience that is not aligned with the manufactured status quo narrative of ‘reality.’ It’s no wonder, then, that people feel depressed, hopeless, and confused - such feelings are a natural response to mass mind control.
EMOTIONAL HEALING
Right now, humanity’s collective shadow is being heavily exploited and used to manipulate the masses on a global scale. The remedy for this type of mind control, which is always anchored in the subconscious, lies in integrating this part of the mind that exists outside of conscious awareness. Essentially, regaining personal power on an individual and collective scale requires every person to take accountability for their own shadow aspects.