There is no "I".
Or
“I” is the ground of being.

What do we mean by "I"?

It is my sense that a belief in non-duality, (which is to say a fundamental belief in the oneness of all), leads naturally to pluralism. It makes perfect sense that it would, if all is one, then irrespective of your role on the world’s stage, you are never-the-less part of the whole, part of the one. Or rather, one should probably say, you are the ONE, as to say ‘part’ suggests you can in some sense be broken off…

I come to writing this essay in a melancholic mood, and as ever, I come in search of that elusive something. It is Advent 2021. Advent is the season for waiting and expectation, and I, at this moment in my life find myself waiting. Waiting somewhat against my will. Waiting for the next chapter of my life to begin.

In Christian terms, Advent is when we performatively await the birth of Christ, and eschatologically wait for his second coming…