Similarity of Form: The First Touch
By default, we exist within an egocentric and subjective cocoon — a self-serving perspective we are born into. Within this framework, we are governed by an insatiable, primordial desire for pleasure, which compels us to draw everything toward ourselves. Our reality is perceived through a lens distorted by self-interest, justification, and exploitative “pleasure versus pain” calculations. This subjective cocoon limits our understanding of the world, shielding us from the truth and presenting a false projection of reality.
Yet, the purpose of human existence lies beyond this egotistical existence. We are called to step outside this cocoon and embrace a radically different way of being — an existence “away from ourselves and outside of ourselves.” This transformative journey allows us to perceive and align with the single, life-creating and governing force that operates selflessly and unconditionally throughout all of reality.
This governing force is characterized by absolute love and bestowal, qualities that transcend self-concern and individual gain. Unique empirical observations and studies, conducted over millennia by natural scientists dedicated to this pursuit, suggest that this force can be described as entirely selfless. It exists solely to give, to create, and to sustain, without any notion of “self.” In order to perceive and attain this force, one must mirror its qualities. Reality requires similarity between the observer and the observed. Therefore, to connect with this force, we must become like it — absolutely selfless, loving, and bestowing.
This transformation demands a profound shift: the annulment of self-centered desires and the complete reorientation of one’s purpose toward loving and serving others without consideration for oneself. The smallest remnant of self-interest — a fleeting thought, a subtle justification, or a momentary pleasure-driven action — creates an insurmountable barrier. Either we feel ourselves and our subjective reality, or we perceive the governing force of the universe. There is no middle ground. If the omnipresent, life-sustaining force is imperceptible to us, it is because we remain anchored within the false construct of reality shaped by our ego.
Breaking free from this ego-driven existence is a monumental task. It requires preparation, perseverance, and a profound yearning to transcend self-interest. As we advance, we may reach a state where our intentions are largely altruistic, yet remnants of selfishness linger, like cobwebs tethering us to the ego. These lingering attachments, though minuscule, are enough to prevent the full perception of the governing force. Paradoxically, at this stage, the ego’s influence becomes intolerable. The necessity of ego-driven motivations — even in the smallest measure — feels excruciating and incompatible with the goal of selfless existence.
In this state of inner conflict and desperation, a cry emerges — a plea for total self-annulment. This yearning to sever all ties with the ego reflects a desire to observe and engage with the world independently of self-serving motivations. It is a call to act solely through absolute, selfless love and bestowal. This plea intensifies as the inner suffering caused by the ego becomes sharper and more tangible, culminating in a fateful decision to abandon one’s original, selfish nature entirely.
At this critical juncture, unique developmental forces inherent in nature intervene. These forces, which operate to guide humanity toward an integrated, altruistic existence, respond only to conscious and willing surrender to this transformative process. They assist in elevating individuals above the ego, granting them a new perspective — a pure, objective observer capable of engaging with reality without bias or distortion.
This newfound state, often referred to as “bestowing in order to bestow,” marks the first step toward true freedom. It is a state where one refrains from harming others or the system, driven by a profound fear of the ego’s destructive potential. In this state, one begins to perceive a partial similarity with the Creator, not in the capacity for selfless love and bestowal but in the cessation of harm. This alignment — however limited — provides a glimpse of the Creator’s infinite mercy, sparking a growing attraction and reverence for the governing force’s boundless love.
From this point forward, the journey deepens. The individual begins to see the ego not as a defining element but as a tool to be borrowed and redirected. The same insatiable desires that once fueled self-interest can now be repurposed for altruistic intentions, channeling life-sustaining forces for the benefit of all. This process, guided by developing forces, leads to a complete transformation.
Ultimately, this transformation allows one to become a partner in the Creator’s work, reciprocating the love and bestowal received by passing it on selflessly to others. Through this alignment, the individual becomes a vital and harmonious part of the universal system, contributing to the life-creating and life-sustaining flow that governs all reality. This is the ultimate state of similarity of form — a union with the Creator’s boundless and selfless nature.