https://michaelteachings.com/channeling/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:03:01 +0000 tao - Michael Teachings Channeling - Q & A en https://michaelteachings.com/channeling/discussion/295/the-tao-as-mother Mon, 27 May 2013 14:55:33 +0000 Tao, The ubiquitous 295@/channeling/discussions There was a question about the Tao as “mother” — is the Infant soul symbiotic with the Tao?

NO AND YES. THE CASTING IS NOT CASTING OUT, BUT RATHER CASTING INTO. THE TAO IS NOT JUST THE MOTHER, BUT YOU KNOW THIS. THE INFANT SOUL IS CLOSE, BUT FURTHEST FROM THE GOAL. THE LADDER MUST BE CLIMBED AND THE INFANT IS AWARE OF THIS. ITS CLOSENESS COMES FROM THIS KNOWLEDGE. BEYOND THIS, THE KNOWLEDGE IS NOT EXPANDED. THE INFANT SOUL IS IN THIS WAY UNIQUE, AND IT IS AS CLOSE TO ITS “MOTHER” AS THE INFANT MAN WHO WANDERS TO THE ASTRAL PLANE CONTINUALLY AND LOOSES CONTACT IMMEDIATELY. IN THE CASTING THE TOTAL AWARENESS IS LOST, BUT NOT THE FEELING OF LOSS. THE INFANT SOUL THEN EXPERIENCES THE LOSS AND THE CLOSENESS SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE INFANT SOUL IS AGAIN UNIQUE IN THIS SENSE OF LOSS, AND MUST START THE SORTING THAT LATER BECOMES THE SEEKING OF THE TAO. THE CONFUSING LIFE OF THE MATURE SOUL WILL, AND INDEED DOES, BALANCE THIS GREAT SENSE OF LOSS IN THE INFANT. THE SENSE OF LOSS IS NOT PRESENT IN THE MATURE SOUL, AND THIS “HEAVY” INVOLVEMENT INTO THE LIFE STREAM WILL HELP THE INFANT TO LEARN TO SEEK WHAT IT HAS LOST. THIS IS WHAT IS MEANT BY BALANCE.

SOURCE: Michael Teachings Transcripts]]> https://michaelteachings.com/channeling/discussion/271/the-tao-and-suffering Sun, 26 May 2013 23:47:40 +0000 Tao, The ubiquitous 271@/channeling/discussions I don't really understand why achieving the goal of agape requires so much suffering. Why wouldn't the highest form of love or the essence of the Tao encourage the improvement of conditions on the physical plane for its fragments in order for it to create a more perfect creation?

MICHAEL: When it is suggested that the Tao improve the conditions of the physical plane, it is supposed that the Tao is a master craftsman who operates the physical plane like one would a wind up toy. The physical plane is the result of the creatures who inhabit it. The conditions current are those that have been created by all the creatures, human and otherwise who inhabit it. Remember that the physical plane contains all of creation, not just this planet nor just human beings. And then there is the concept of what constitutes a perfect creation. These are words wrapped in Maya, uttered from the personality and not from the higher self.

Creation is perfect just as it stands. Just as each creature is perfect in each moment of its existence. To think otherwise is to miss the whole concept of creation. As each creature enters into existence on the physical plane certain elements are set in motion that would not be if that creature had not existed. The combination of all the creatures extant make the physical plane what it is. The Tao observes, experiences. It does not 'do'.

Channeled by Nancy Gordon]]> https://michaelteachings.com/channeling/discussion/223/definition-of-the-tao Sat, 25 May 2013 17:05:03 +0000 Tao, The ubiquitous 223@/channeling/discussions The big picture: Tao, creation, Tao, creation . . . Seems so unglamorous. Seems there is no end point.

ALL OF YOU ARE LOSING SIGHT OF THE EONS THAT LIE BETWEEN THE PHYSICAL PLANE AND EVENTUAL RETURN TO THE TAO, OR TO THE “RECYCLING”. THIS SHOULD BE PARADISE ENOUGH FOR ANY SOUL. ALL THAT IS CREATABLE FLOWS FROM THE TAO, UTILIZING THE MATERIAL THAT HAS EXISTED FOR ALL TIME.

What is the definition of Tao?

THE TAO IS THE ALL, THE CREATIVE FORCE. IT IS EVERYTHING THERE IS.

Why can’t this be done in one lifetime?

IT CAN BE REALIZED, BUT THE REALIZATION DOES NOT MEAN THAT ONE MAY REUNITE WITH THE PRIMEVAL FORCE. THIS REALIZATION HOWEVER MUST OCCUR BEFORE TRANSCENDENCE CAN OCCUR.

Our discussion of the Tao lead no place. We can’t perceive this. Maybe we can begin to comprehend when astral traveling. We can feel the love . . .

THAT WHICH WE CALL FOR YOU “AGAPE” IS THE POSITIVE FORCE OF THE UNIVERSE. THIS IS THE ONLY POSITIVE FORCE. ALL OTHER POSITIVE EMOTIONS OR ENERGY SOURCES ARE BORNE OF THIS.

SOURCE: Michael Teachings Transcripts
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