We Tread the Earth as Angels

To Seek Out a Heaven, This Side of the Sky

“Let us see how high we can fly before the sun melts the wax in our wings.” E. O. Wilson

In a world where shadows dance and stars whisper secrets, we tread the earth as angels, our feet brushing the soil of mortal realms. We are seekers, dreamers of a heaven that lies not beyond the sky, but within the embrace of our earthly existence.

To seek out a heaven on this side of the sky is to uncover the sacred in the mundane, to find light within the folds of everyday life.

Yet, a cautionary whisper echoes through the ages: those who race alone shall stumble in the dark and fall from grace. The solitary journey, though noble in its pursuit, often leads us astray, for the path is fraught with hidden perils and unseen trials. In the isolation of our quest, we may lose our way, our hearts heavy with the burden of unshared dreams.

Then love alone can make the fallen angel rise, lifting us from the depths of despair to the heights of celestial splendor. It is love that finds (not binds), love that heals, and love that guides us back to our true selves. Only two together can enter paradise. Hand in hand, and hearts entwined, we navigate the labyrinth of life, together (to-get-her).

Who is this “her?”

“All men, at one time or another, have fallen in love with the veiled Isis whom they call Truth. With most, this has been a passing passion: they have early seen its hopelessness and turned to more practical things. But others remain all their lives the devout lovers of reality: though the manner of their love, the vision which they make to themselves of the beloved object varies enormously. Some see Truth as Dante saw Beatrice: an adorable yet intangible figure, found in this world yet revealing the next. To others she seems rather an evil but an irresistible enchantress: enticing, demanding payment and betraying her lover at the last. Some have seen her in a test tube, and some in a poet’s dream: some before the altar, others in the slime. The extreme pragmatists have even sought her in the kitchen; declaring that she may best be recognized by her utility. Last stage of all, the philosophic sceptic has comforted an unsuccessful courtship by assuring himself that his mistress is not really there.”

―Evelyn Underhill, Mysticism: A Study in the Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness

The Throne-Goddess, (God-Essence, or Goddess Sence) calls to me beyond this realm of illusory stochastic meaning. Stochastics refers “to the property of being well-described by a random probability distribution,” yet we mention it here to allude to a much deeper meaning, one that involves your own engagement and your own awareness of learned life lessons among the chaotic distribution of ‘random’ events.

No doubt, there is and always has been a palpable ensemble of souls intermingling their thoughts, beliefs, and judgments, using the collective aquarium of imaginations to manifest our shared dreams. I call this the “Imaginariums” of our habitual thinking selves.

In this delicate dance of souls, we find our redemption. Together, we transcend the limitations of our solitary existence, propagating a vision of shared moments and collective dreams forward in the unidirectional flow of universal time/change.

With love serving as its guide, the fallen angel rises once more, spreading its wings and flying toward a heaven made possible by the union of two like-minded people.

Isis is one of the most significant goddesses in Egyptian mythology. She is the goddess of magic, fertility, motherhood, and rebirth. As the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus, she plays a central role in the myths concerning the death and resurrection of Osiris and the protection and upbringing of Horus.

The Veiled Isis, also known as the Veil of Isis, is a significant and ancient emblem in Egyptian mythology and later esoteric and occult traditions. This symbol has awakened me and has been crucial for my own self-discovery and updated worldview.

The veil (live/evil) symbolizes the hidden or mysterious aspects of the universe, nature, and wisdom. In mythology, the veil is often seen as a metaphor for the limitations of human knowledge and the mysterious nature of the divine and natural world. The phrase "Veil of Isis" refers to the goddess being veiled, indicating that ultimate knowledge and truth are hidden from human eyes.

In esoteric traditions, the Veil of Isis is often used to represent the mystery and ultimate knowledge that can only be understood through spiritual awakening and inner enlightenment. This idea aligns with the pursuit of wisdom and the uncovering of deeper truths about oneself and the universe.

Overstanding the Story to Innerstand Ourselves

The Veil of Isis encourages us to accept that some aspects of life and the universe are beyond our current understanding. Embracing this mystery can foster humility and a deeper appreciation for the complexities of existence.

Just as Isis is a goddess of wisdom and magic, the story inspires us to pursue knowledge and wisdom throughout our lives. This pursuit is not just intellectual but also spiritual and emotional, leading to a holistic understanding of ourselves and the world.

Isis's role in the resurrection of Osiris and the protection of Horus symbolizes transformation and rebirth. This can be seen as a metaphor for personal growth and the continual process of reinventing oneself, shedding old beliefs, and embracing new, more enlightened perspectives.

The veil represents the layers of perception that we need to peel away to reach deeper truths. This is a call to introspection and self-discovery (Intronaut), encouraging us to look beyond the surface and explore the deeper aspects of our psyche and spirit.

Regular meditation and reflective practices can help us peel back the layers of our own "veil," gaining insights into our true nature and the mysteries of life.

Committing to lifelong learning, whether through reading, education, or new experiences, aligns with the pursuit of wisdom symbolized by Isis.

Understanding that personal growth often requires letting go of old patterns and embracing new ways of thinking can lead to profound transformation.

The story of the Veiled Isis is a rich symbol that offers insights into the journey of self-discovery. We can better understand ourselves and our place in the universe by embracing the mystery, pursuing wisdom, and committing to personal transformation. This journey, inspired by the mythology of Isis, is not just about seeking knowledge but about experiencing and embodying the deeper truths of existence.

To live a life aligned with these values is to embrace the profound truth that we are not meant to journey alone. Our hearts find their rhythm in the presence of another, our spirits soar when lifted by the wings of love. In the embrace of companionship, we discover a heaven on earth, a paradise within reach. 

Lastly, Isis is known as the daughter of Geb, and Nut. As we strive to walk the earth as angels, it is fitting that Geb, her father, is an Earth god, and Nut, her mother, a goddess of the sky.

So let us tread the earth as angels, seeking out the sacred in the everyday. We are guided by love, and the symbol of Isis is a constant reminder that we are united in our quest to shake the pillars of heaven as we sojourn with our feet firmly planted on the ground. For in the harmony of two souls, paradise is not a distant dream but a living reality, a heaven this side of the sky.

In our continued pursuit of defining the word "Sapiedelic," a discipline concerned with attaining and acquiring wisdom and knowledge, we are embarking on a profound journey of intellectual and spiritual exploration. This new domain, akin to a map, territory, and the mental fabrications it encompasses, offers a fertile ground for deepening our understanding of human consciousness and its infinite capacities.

The term "Sapiedelic," as we propose, suggests a synthesis of wisdom (sapience) and an expanded consciousness often associated with psychedelic experiences, though not necessarily induced by substances but rather through intellectual and spiritual endeavors.

This fusion underscores an exploration of knowledge that transcends traditional boundaries, a fusion that advocates for advanced consciousness-raising practices.

In conceptualizing the map of this discipline, we might visualize a landscape where the geographical features represent different domains of knowledge and wisdom. Each area denotes a specific aspect of intellectual inquiry or spiritual understanding. The territory, becomes both the “literal and the metaphorical space” in which learners navigate, exploring these diverse spheres to gather insights and enlightenment.

The mental fabrications, the structures built within this territory, are the theories, models, beliefs, and paradigms we construct to make sense of the wisdom we acquire. These are not just passive reflections but active co-creations that shape our interaction with the world, where theoretical constructs are used to bridge disparate scientific theories into a coherent understanding that can be practically applied.

This notion — that there is a simple, unified explanation behind nature's manifest diversity — can be traced back to the pre-Socratic Thales of Miletus. Being mainly interested in the material aspect of reality, Thales suggested that all matter is but water. The meaning of this claim is more metaphysical than physical, of course.

The essential point is that deep below the chaos we perceive out there, there is an underlying unified structure. Everything springs from that structure. Get to it and you will crack the mystery of existence, from simple to complex, from electrons to love.

According to E.O.Wilson, the Ionian Enchantment equates science with a religious quest.

"Such, I believe, is the source of the Ionian Enchantment: Preferring a search for objective reality over revelation is another way of satisfying religious hunger." - E.O.W.

“I had experienced the Ionian Enchantment. That recently coined expression I borrow from the physicist and historian Gerald Holton. It means a belief in the unity of the sciences--a conviction, far deeper than a mere working proposition, that the world is orderly and can be explained by a small number of natural laws. Its roots go back to Thales of Miletus, in Ionia, in the sixth century B.C. The legendary philosopher was considered by Aristotle two centuries later to be the founder of the physical sciences. He is of course remembered more concretely for his belief that all matter consists ultimately of water. Although the notion is often cited as an example of how far astray early Greek speculation could wander, its real significance is the metaphysics it expressed about the material basis of the world and the unity of nature." E.O.W.

Thus, the Sapiedelic discipline becomes a dynamic interplay between discovering (mapping), understanding (territorializing), and creating (fabricating mentally), all aimed at enhancing human capacities to perceive, conceive, and interact with the multiverse of knowledge and existence. This synthesis is not just an academic pursuit but a transformative practice that invites the continuous evolution of our mental and spiritual faculties.

We are embarking on a profound exploration of the journey from infinite silence to impactful community service.