Unity is silent,the bond between a community, or another spirit, it is not boostful,it is vow your spirit speaks a gentle binding of honor, respect compassion, kindness for all in that unity a vow to take care of yours as if they were mine.
This is the most difficult love to understand. It looks past the blindness of others and loves them for the light they are, not for the actions of their blindness. For some, it is the only hope they have of coming out of their blindness.
Love is the unity of two or more. Each gives the others all their love and as part of the unity gets all the love of the others. If anyone does not give all their love to the others, they have broken themselves off from the unity.
Hi George =) I figured that looking into your earlier writing would also help me get to know you "better". Can I ask you a real question? I struggle understanding how-to help hateful people and bigoted people when they have an obvious mental illness. I come from a family where the men have diagnosis that make them dangerous to other people. While most of them are not violent by nature, they can be, and they often affront with fear. They are seemingly unable to change. Their mindsets and their fears are most often the reason others cannot reach them or love them. I can forgive much of what they do, because "they are family". But, I also cannot completely relax and love them how I wish. What do you suggest? Which chapter or discussion of your series would most likely work best for my gaining a greater understanding? Thank you for any advice.
Hi Alisha =) I will get to the main point of dealing with dangerous people at the end. First, as you know, we want to continue loving family members even when they hurt us because their image is engraved in our hearts. Even though it appears that they cannot change and may never, more importantly, it is we who cannot change if we do not learn how to see beyond any temporary image and see them in truth, as well as ourselves. We are all names of light partaking of the light of Name (God or Life depending on our beliefs, no one creates themselves). If we know that, we are ready for spiritual things.
In order to see each other as names of light and engrave that on the eyes of our heart, we need to learn how to envision the light of Word (Christ or Truth depending on our beliefs, no one is Truth themselves) in each other. When we can see Word, for example, in unkind family members, we partake of the nature of Word's light present in them, which is unconditional love, agapé. Their blindness to it in themselves is witnessed in their harmful behavior, but that does not blind Word in them. To envision the light of Word, see https://georgeallenbooks.substack.com/p/short-lessons-on-unconditional-love?r=4pmgma
Once we partake of Word's agapé light in others this way, which is loving our enemies, we can partake of it in ourselves and in the singularity between all of us, all names of light in the light of Name. The beauty of Name in each of us is indescribable, but blindness in us cannot bear the thought of such beauty in unkind people because we are still seeing them according to a temporary image.
Consider though how blindness works from seeing each other in these temporary physical forms. That image blocks our hearts from receiving Name’s agapé for all of us through Word. And this prevents us from being able to forgive them and bless them for who they really are as names of light. But by seeing beyond the physical, not ignoring it, we can love them peacefully but only in our hearts if that is all they can bear. This series of articles helps us, myself included, renew our minds to think in these terms and train our spiritual senses to envision the light of Word.
As for how we deal with dangerous people, this requires the power of Word's singularity working in our democracy. Presently, the laws of our national moral standard work through a court system that is based on viewing citizens as physical beings. That means we see ourselves as part of the animal kingdom.
Albeit as humans in this kingdom, we still see ourselves as male and female physical beings with a weak conscience and fail to recognize ourselves as the strong conscientious beings we are with a physical body. The former binds us to the constraints of the biological nature, condemning our society to an unnecessary measure of violence through ignorance. The latter frees us in our spiritual nature as names of light, breaking the bonds of tolerance for agapé to take root socially. For bonds of tolerance, see https://georgeallenbooks.substack.com/i/151430891/democratic-agape-and-tolerance
The enlightenment of humankind is taking place right now and cannot be stopped, even though it looks like the opposite is happening. The hour before dawn is the darkest, but the light is already in those who see.
Participate in Word's singularity of unconditional love with as many people as you believe are like-minded. We are never against ourselves so, only when it is wise, help according to this power, resisting the actions of blindness peacefully along the way.
Hi George. I very much appreciate your response here, in the fullness and updates you’ve offered. “Makes sense” is a response that I will work toward =) but for now, I have some sense of understanding the things you have written. Especially related to the mentally ill family members, I see how keeping them in my heart, without having to interact with them in ways that are not helpful for anyone, can keep “working” in my favor. And for sure, I am going to be reading more of your works. <3
I appreciate the spirit of this work and the emphasis on loving all our fellow humans—even, or especially, those whose views may feel incompatible with justice and mutual aid. That principle resonates deeply with me. I admit that the metaphysical framing across these articles is more abstract than I can personally follow, but I respect the intention and hope your message finds the audience it’s meant for. It’s clear that we share a desire for a more compassionate and conscientious democracy.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. The word abstract often points to the end of a mental process when the symbolism used is not used to envision. Loving those who are contrary with a sincere love requires envisioning them in a way that is true. It is not visualizing with common images. It was practiced by David three thousand years ago and by John and Jesus two thousand years ago. It is nothing new except to us.
This is great, George. I appreciate your way with words to speak to a broad spectrum of people while respecting everyone’s beliefs and personal ideologies. Thank you 🙏
Thank you, sir. The present state of things has many people agreeing with the ideas but thinking that is enough. If we don’t internalize the knowledge step by step, we are not capable of contributing to the solution and may be part of the problem unknowingly.
Thank you for your thoughtful post. On conscience I would
offer the you read the writings of Gurdjieff and or PD Ouspensky. Then let’s discuss conscience. Basically, a mechanical man or woman doesn’t experience conscience because empathy is not an emotion for them.
And your field is too scientific for me. Conscientiousness, life, is not about science. If you take away your theological lense, the article is about the depths of empathic feelings a person can have and how they use it to help others. Maybe you don’t deal with symbolism much but it’s a necessary part of spirituality. The language of the heart cannot be understood without it. Like a poem stirs the heart in ways science cannot. That doesn’t require theology but it’s there for some.
Bottom line spirit, soul even the essence of love are not in the domain of the science of consciousness. But I highly respect the work you do, so I would not try to lessen it on any grounds. I consider it the manifestation of spiritual causes in matter and thus biology. Very powerful work.
And your field is too scientific for me. Conscientiousness, life, is not about science. If you take away your theological lense, the article is about the depths of empathic feelings a person can have and how they use it to help others. Maybe you don’t deal with symbolism much but it’s a necessary part of spirituality. The language of the heart cannot be understood without it. Like a poem stirs the heart in ways science cannot. That doesn’t require theology but it’s there for some.
I don’t have a Theological lense George. I’m a philosopher. George you are mixing consciousness and functions. Empathy is a function that has attending consciousness markers.
Hello again, Dan. I respect your right to label life with your chosen terminology and hope you respect mine. If we were debating the right terminology to build a physical bridge, it would be math hands down. But I am discussing the well-being of love in our heart, how to love those who hate you, how to save our democracy from itself. So let’s put aside our terminology and work toward saving our democracy.
When you use the word consciousness, it is a label for a process originating from DNA, molecules, not sure, but it’s not the essence of spirit. But viewing it from both sides is essential.
Gurdjieff said, "Our aim is to have constantly a sensation of oneself, of one's individuality: this sensation cannot be expressed intellectually, because it is organic. It is something which makes you independent, when you are with other people." This is individual realization, certainly a momentous step out of individual chaos. Consider a shared sensation of us in a singularity of light with simultaneous sensation of our individuality. Empathy is an attribute of our singularity with which we can lose touch in our individuality but never be without its essence. I hope you’ll find out for yourself what the difference really is. On the other hand, you probably already know but are using different words to express it.
Agape IS our singularity, our co-conscientious awareness (suneidesis) that sees and sees with our singularity through each other by making each other’s light more important, more important in the world when wise.
True George. My question is before discussing group consciousness do you recognize the difference between functions and consciousness? Empathy is a function not a state!
two different fields, Dan. May I use your first name? Science cannot recognize the state only the function when its expression is noticeable. But in spirituality, God is love and He loves, or Name is love and it loves!! Empathy is an attribute of both.
George, I agree that simply hating Trump for what he does is no solution. I'm reading Thomas Paine's brilliant book "Common Sense." It isn't a guide for handling our present situation, but it is a reminder of what it takes to continue American's faltering effort to create a genuine democracy where everyone has representation and there is no one attempting to be a King.
There are many profound patriots with wisdom on democracy as we perceive it. But they all work from a common state of conscience incapable of loving its enemies. I hope you’ll find out for yourself what the difference really is.
This is one of the most grounded and mature takes I’ve seen on the paradox of conscience. The idea of “loving as enemies of conscience” opens a space beyond agreement, where we resist without dehumanizing. It doesn’t ask us to abandon discernment, only to transcend hatred as a default setting. Powerful, needed. Thank you.
I'm intrigued by the thought and discipline involved in this piece of work.
For my peace, I have to detach from the news and goings-on. Here's why, and- it's always been this way regarding politics for me, I could read about it, I could think about it, I could watch about Trump, tariffs, the other country combacks. But when I do , I feel powerless and scared and sad AF. Better if I turn my attention to helping where I can help, people, horses, painting, writing.
It's nice to know others are thinking about it. Thanks
There is really no goings-on in the any of the articles. I feel like you do when I watch the news so this is how to focus on what we can change. Hope you’ll get beyond the initial mentioning of it..
There’s a worn honesty to this piece—like a coat that’s been through too many winters, but still keeps you warm.
George Allen doesn’t write from the mountaintop. He writes from the middle of the road, boots muddy, heart still in it. The question isn’t rhetorical: Can we save our democracy? And the answer isn’t clear, but it’s not resigned either.
What’s moving is the tone—not heroic, but human. Tired, but not numb. Focused on the ordinary stuff: trust, voting, talking across lines, rebuilding civic muscle one small act at a time. Less about systems, more about relationships.
In a time of hot takes and algorithmic panic, this kind of steady reckoning feels rare. Like someone lighting a candle, not a fire. Maybe that’s the first step back: something slow, something seen.
We’re stuck in a rut of great personalities over ideas, admirable style over revelatory content. But you are among those who see a candle in the night, not me, the teaching.
This is not going to be a soft sell. I’m talking about calling on hardened hearts from atheists to followers of every religion—to love the enemies of good conscience.
And who am I to claim to have such love and how can that save our democracy? It is not I alone but all Americans who should ask the question: “Who are we to think that we can have such love for the least to save the entire country?”
You said, “The answer isn’t clear, but it’s not resigned either.” Many are rushing to get a measles shot for their children because they thought it was a bad idea before. If they get it in time, a simple shot solves everything. Time is of the essence, but a simple shot will not solve our problems.
This approach is an opportunity to answer what we have been called on to do by all past and future generations—with the goal of not firing a shot.
Agree and we need a better understanding of what unites people who are diverse, otherwise, we never see our deeper worth. Loving the enemies of our conscience solves this, without or without religion. I encourage you to read the next few posts after this one.
Be careful not to let the hatred of others make you hateful. Our dignity requires that we show compassion, even to the hateful. Even when defending ourselves.
The part of America and every other nation struggling with corruption should be considered blind, some full of hatred, some just lost. When we shed light into both of them, we have the best hope of reaching the lost.
Unity is silent,the bond between a community, or another spirit, it is not boostful,it is vow your spirit speaks a gentle binding of honor, respect compassion, kindness for all in that unity a vow to take care of yours as if they were mine.
The unity of unconditional love loves its enemies.
This is the most difficult love to understand. It looks past the blindness of others and loves them for the light they are, not for the actions of their blindness. For some, it is the only hope they have of coming out of their blindness.
My love that I carry for thy self is equal to you
Love is the unity of two or more. Each gives the others all their love and as part of the unity gets all the love of the others. If anyone does not give all their love to the others, they have broken themselves off from the unity.
For everything is interconnected We belong in everything
We are the love that connects to itself by each of us making all others more important without being against ourselves.
A voice from the past talking about the present trying to inspire a better future. https://open.substack.com/pub/growingupaspen/p/healing-a-divided-america-why-unity?r=2g93c&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Good article, Andy. Do you love the enemies of conscience?
Hi George =) I figured that looking into your earlier writing would also help me get to know you "better". Can I ask you a real question? I struggle understanding how-to help hateful people and bigoted people when they have an obvious mental illness. I come from a family where the men have diagnosis that make them dangerous to other people. While most of them are not violent by nature, they can be, and they often affront with fear. They are seemingly unable to change. Their mindsets and their fears are most often the reason others cannot reach them or love them. I can forgive much of what they do, because "they are family". But, I also cannot completely relax and love them how I wish. What do you suggest? Which chapter or discussion of your series would most likely work best for my gaining a greater understanding? Thank you for any advice.
Hi Alisha =) I will get to the main point of dealing with dangerous people at the end. First, as you know, we want to continue loving family members even when they hurt us because their image is engraved in our hearts. Even though it appears that they cannot change and may never, more importantly, it is we who cannot change if we do not learn how to see beyond any temporary image and see them in truth, as well as ourselves. We are all names of light partaking of the light of Name (God or Life depending on our beliefs, no one creates themselves). If we know that, we are ready for spiritual things.
In order to see each other as names of light and engrave that on the eyes of our heart, we need to learn how to envision the light of Word (Christ or Truth depending on our beliefs, no one is Truth themselves) in each other. When we can see Word, for example, in unkind family members, we partake of the nature of Word's light present in them, which is unconditional love, agapé. Their blindness to it in themselves is witnessed in their harmful behavior, but that does not blind Word in them. To envision the light of Word, see https://georgeallenbooks.substack.com/p/short-lessons-on-unconditional-love?r=4pmgma
Once we partake of Word's agapé light in others this way, which is loving our enemies, we can partake of it in ourselves and in the singularity between all of us, all names of light in the light of Name. The beauty of Name in each of us is indescribable, but blindness in us cannot bear the thought of such beauty in unkind people because we are still seeing them according to a temporary image.
Consider though how blindness works from seeing each other in these temporary physical forms. That image blocks our hearts from receiving Name’s agapé for all of us through Word. And this prevents us from being able to forgive them and bless them for who they really are as names of light. But by seeing beyond the physical, not ignoring it, we can love them peacefully but only in our hearts if that is all they can bear. This series of articles helps us, myself included, renew our minds to think in these terms and train our spiritual senses to envision the light of Word.
As for how we deal with dangerous people, this requires the power of Word's singularity working in our democracy. Presently, the laws of our national moral standard work through a court system that is based on viewing citizens as physical beings. That means we see ourselves as part of the animal kingdom.
Albeit as humans in this kingdom, we still see ourselves as male and female physical beings with a weak conscience and fail to recognize ourselves as the strong conscientious beings we are with a physical body. The former binds us to the constraints of the biological nature, condemning our society to an unnecessary measure of violence through ignorance. The latter frees us in our spiritual nature as names of light, breaking the bonds of tolerance for agapé to take root socially. For bonds of tolerance, see https://georgeallenbooks.substack.com/i/151430891/democratic-agape-and-tolerance
We are better at handling dangerous people if we have agapé for them, agapé stronger than death, see https://georgeallenbooks.substack.com/i/152001882/unlimited-agape-stronger-than-death
The most important thing to understand is that, knowingly or not, they are wrestling Name and Word, see https://georgeallenbooks.substack.com/p/spirituality-and-democracy-4?r=4pmgma
Also see The Practical Guide, https://georgeallenbooks.substack.com/i/158417260/the-practical-guide
Stay out of the way. Be patient and kind and do not be discouraged. Resolve any unresolved stories in your life, not theirs, to understand that they are living unresolved stories of their past, see https://georgeallenbooks.substack.com/p/the-structural-drama-of-the-story?r=4pmgma
The enlightenment of humankind is taking place right now and cannot be stopped, even though it looks like the opposite is happening. The hour before dawn is the darkest, but the light is already in those who see.
Participate in Word's singularity of unconditional love with as many people as you believe are like-minded. We are never against ourselves so, only when it is wise, help according to this power, resisting the actions of blindness peacefully along the way.
Hi George. I very much appreciate your response here, in the fullness and updates you’ve offered. “Makes sense” is a response that I will work toward =) but for now, I have some sense of understanding the things you have written. Especially related to the mentally ill family members, I see how keeping them in my heart, without having to interact with them in ways that are not helpful for anyone, can keep “working” in my favor. And for sure, I am going to be reading more of your works. <3
Thank youu, Alisha, =) for asking a “real question”.
I appreciate the spirit of this work and the emphasis on loving all our fellow humans—even, or especially, those whose views may feel incompatible with justice and mutual aid. That principle resonates deeply with me. I admit that the metaphysical framing across these articles is more abstract than I can personally follow, but I respect the intention and hope your message finds the audience it’s meant for. It’s clear that we share a desire for a more compassionate and conscientious democracy.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. The word abstract often points to the end of a mental process when the symbolism used is not used to envision. Loving those who are contrary with a sincere love requires envisioning them in a way that is true. It is not visualizing with common images. It was practiced by David three thousand years ago and by John and Jesus two thousand years ago. It is nothing new except to us.
This is great, George. I appreciate your way with words to speak to a broad spectrum of people while respecting everyone’s beliefs and personal ideologies. Thank you 🙏
Thank you, sir. The present state of things has many people agreeing with the ideas but thinking that is enough. If we don’t internalize the knowledge step by step, we are not capable of contributing to the solution and may be part of the problem unknowingly.
Thank you for your thoughtful post. On conscience I would
offer the you read the writings of Gurdjieff and or PD Ouspensky. Then let’s discuss conscience. Basically, a mechanical man or woman doesn’t experience conscience because empathy is not an emotion for them.
Well, I am not convinced he is in my field. Give me your best quote from him. But Dan, you need to read “An Empathic Spirit of Kindness”.
https://open.substack.com/pub/georgeallenbooks/p/an-empathic-spirit-verses-a-corrupted?r=4pmgma&utm_medium=ios
I did George and I don’t mean any disrespect to you or your path but it’s too Theological for me.
And your field is too scientific for me. Conscientiousness, life, is not about science. If you take away your theological lense, the article is about the depths of empathic feelings a person can have and how they use it to help others. Maybe you don’t deal with symbolism much but it’s a necessary part of spirituality. The language of the heart cannot be understood without it. Like a poem stirs the heart in ways science cannot. That doesn’t require theology but it’s there for some.
Please give me an example of an absolute in your model of constructs?
Bottom line spirit, soul even the essence of love are not in the domain of the science of consciousness. But I highly respect the work you do, so I would not try to lessen it on any grounds. I consider it the manifestation of spiritual causes in matter and thus biology. Very powerful work.
George you need to take a deeper look as Gurdjieff’s ‘Ray of Creation’. Then let’s have a conversation about Absolute!
And your field is too scientific for me. Conscientiousness, life, is not about science. If you take away your theological lense, the article is about the depths of empathic feelings a person can have and how they use it to help others. Maybe you don’t deal with symbolism much but it’s a necessary part of spirituality. The language of the heart cannot be understood without it. Like a poem stirs the heart in ways science cannot. That doesn’t require theology but it’s there for some.
I don’t have a Theological lense George. I’m a philosopher. George you are mixing consciousness and functions. Empathy is a function that has attending consciousness markers.
Hello again, Dan. I respect your right to label life with your chosen terminology and hope you respect mine. If we were debating the right terminology to build a physical bridge, it would be math hands down. But I am discussing the well-being of love in our heart, how to love those who hate you, how to save our democracy from itself. So let’s put aside our terminology and work toward saving our democracy.
I study the guy in front of the laptop directly, the spirit. You study him indirectly by what he does on his laptop, the brain.
When you use the word consciousness, it is a label for a process originating from DNA, molecules, not sure, but it’s not the essence of spirit. But viewing it from both sides is essential.
Gurdjieff said, "Our aim is to have constantly a sensation of oneself, of one's individuality: this sensation cannot be expressed intellectually, because it is organic. It is something which makes you independent, when you are with other people." This is individual realization, certainly a momentous step out of individual chaos. Consider a shared sensation of us in a singularity of light with simultaneous sensation of our individuality. Empathy is an attribute of our singularity with which we can lose touch in our individuality but never be without its essence. I hope you’ll find out for yourself what the difference really is. On the other hand, you probably already know but are using different words to express it.
Agape IS our singularity, our co-conscientious awareness (suneidesis) that sees and sees with our singularity through each other by making each other’s light more important, more important in the world when wise.
True George. My question is before discussing group consciousness do you recognize the difference between functions and consciousness? Empathy is a function not a state!
I believe we are coming from
two different fields, Dan. May I use your first name? Science cannot recognize the state only the function when its expression is noticeable. But in spirituality, God is love and He loves, or Name is love and it loves!! Empathy is an attribute of both.
George that depends on what kind of science being employed. The science of consciousness I’m referring to is not empirical
But you’re still working from a model that cannot differentiate between absolute states of being and their expression.
Really? How did you come to that conclusion George?
George, I agree that simply hating Trump for what he does is no solution. I'm reading Thomas Paine's brilliant book "Common Sense." It isn't a guide for handling our present situation, but it is a reminder of what it takes to continue American's faltering effort to create a genuine democracy where everyone has representation and there is no one attempting to be a King.
There are many profound patriots with wisdom on democracy as we perceive it. But they all work from a common state of conscience incapable of loving its enemies. I hope you’ll find out for yourself what the difference really is.
This is one of the most grounded and mature takes I’ve seen on the paradox of conscience. The idea of “loving as enemies of conscience” opens a space beyond agreement, where we resist without dehumanizing. It doesn’t ask us to abandon discernment, only to transcend hatred as a default setting. Powerful, needed. Thank you.
We are all waking up.
I'm intrigued by the thought and discipline involved in this piece of work.
For my peace, I have to detach from the news and goings-on. Here's why, and- it's always been this way regarding politics for me, I could read about it, I could think about it, I could watch about Trump, tariffs, the other country combacks. But when I do , I feel powerless and scared and sad AF. Better if I turn my attention to helping where I can help, people, horses, painting, writing.
It's nice to know others are thinking about it. Thanks
There is really no goings-on in the any of the articles. I feel like you do when I watch the news so this is how to focus on what we can change. Hope you’ll get beyond the initial mentioning of it..
I’m really going to dig into this work of yours. Thank you!
I’m really looking forward to hearing your insights. It’s a growing collective effort.
There’s a worn honesty to this piece—like a coat that’s been through too many winters, but still keeps you warm.
George Allen doesn’t write from the mountaintop. He writes from the middle of the road, boots muddy, heart still in it. The question isn’t rhetorical: Can we save our democracy? And the answer isn’t clear, but it’s not resigned either.
What’s moving is the tone—not heroic, but human. Tired, but not numb. Focused on the ordinary stuff: trust, voting, talking across lines, rebuilding civic muscle one small act at a time. Less about systems, more about relationships.
In a time of hot takes and algorithmic panic, this kind of steady reckoning feels rare. Like someone lighting a candle, not a fire. Maybe that’s the first step back: something slow, something seen.
We’re stuck in a rut of great personalities over ideas, admirable style over revelatory content. But you are among those who see a candle in the night, not me, the teaching.
This is not going to be a soft sell. I’m talking about calling on hardened hearts from atheists to followers of every religion—to love the enemies of good conscience.
And who am I to claim to have such love and how can that save our democracy? It is not I alone but all Americans who should ask the question: “Who are we to think that we can have such love for the least to save the entire country?”
You said, “The answer isn’t clear, but it’s not resigned either.” Many are rushing to get a measles shot for their children because they thought it was a bad idea before. If they get it in time, a simple shot solves everything. Time is of the essence, but a simple shot will not solve our problems.
This approach is an opportunity to answer what we have been called on to do by all past and future generations—with the goal of not firing a shot.
George Allen - Thank you for sharing this and your mind with the community who needs it. I appreciate what you are laying down herewithin.
I hope you share your mind with me again.
All my best ~ Bronce
Agree and we need a better understanding of what unites people who are diverse, otherwise, we never see our deeper worth. Loving the enemies of our conscience solves this, without or without religion. I encourage you to read the next few posts after this one.
Great, now take a look at the next one, “Argument 1: The Democracy of our Conscience”.
Be careful not to let the hatred of others make you hateful. Our dignity requires that we show compassion, even to the hateful. Even when defending ourselves.
The part of America and every other nation struggling with corruption should be considered blind, some full of hatred, some just lost. When we shed light into both of them, we have the best hope of reaching the lost.