The mystical, metaphysical Paul: True life hidden in the source

Col 3:1-4  So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.  (2)  Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth,  (3)  for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.  (4)  When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.

In my view there are two important themes in the New Testament. This means that one can rest assured that there were two essential themes being taught in first century Christianity or as they were originally called, "the way" which is the meaning of "the Tao." One was the mystical connection to the source, God, and the importance of loving each other and putting the good of the other above the good of self. The so called synoptic gospels were mostly about loving the other, and Paul's writings and John's gospel focused on the mystical, metaphysical aspect of the kingdom or the rule of God. Throughout the New Testament writings, the authors taught about these two themes. 

It is my belief based upon study, meditation, and the resulting illumination that comprehending and growing in the mystical, metaphysical aspect of the message automatically heightens and promotes the loving and doing aspect of this message. It is through the comprehension of the mystical, metaphysical that we gain the understanding of our non-dual oneness with all that is. John sets the stage for how Jesus teaching were mystical and metaphysical as well as love-action oriented. I want to acknowledge the importance of both. But I believe that one is the driving force for the other. The mystical, metaphysical supernaturally ignites the flame for accomplishing the natural aspects. So John stated right up front, that the Incarnate Jesus was the container to house life and light. The life, the mystical, supernatural, metaphysical, Spiritual life that was in Jesus was the light of all humanity. That life and light were there for the two themes as well. The life gave light to the fact that Jesus (human incarnation) and God (Father and source) were one in each other, and that beyond that symbiotic relationship, they were in each disciple as well. 

So, let's bring this back to the concept of quantum mechanics that is the true nature of matter and the cosmos. One discovers that all matter, is essentially empty space or dark matter, and that there is vibrating energy that creates corporeal reality. This source energy is self aware, and has the capability of knowing that it is being observed and changing as a result of this awareness. In the source the rules of our common understanding of matter break down and it is possible that the basic building blocks of the material world can be in two places simultaneously.  Metaphysics gives the additional insight that the source is ultimate thought and that it is good. Added to that, you have the apostle John stating in two places in his writings for emphasis that God is love. Specifically, God is agape/selfless love. So the New Testament offers an assurance that other sources hint at. The creative source of the cosmos is benevolent. The source is concerned for the good of all creation. The source loves all creation. 

Paul the mystic explains that humanities apparent two natures are really a false observation. He says in the above passage from his letter to the Colossians that Christ's example shows that the self-ego is crucified, dead and our true identity is life that is hidden in God with Christ. John explained that Christ, or as I think more aptly explains it, the "Cosmic Christ," the anointed Word of the source that speaks the thoughts that form all matter, Is the creative force of the cosmos. Paul here is actually expanding the explanation of what Jesus meant when he said that he was in the father, that the father was in him, that he and the father were one, and in each of us, and that we are in the father and him and are one.

So here is the reality of the situation. You and I are really not separate beings. The reality is that we are all dwelling in the source, and are an intricate part of the source. The appearance of our separate selves is really an illusion and we are connected with God and each other. This realization makes the second theme of the New Testament and the first century Christian message a natural outcome of true reality. We cannot help but love one another when we realize that we are really loving ourselves when we love others; that when we seek the good of others we are really seeking the good for ourselves. Wow, doesn't an idea like that change the world and the way we look at it? Here is the reason and the ability to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Here is the reason and the ability to love our enemies, to love those who despitefully uses us. Here is our reason to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, give shelter to the homeless, visit the sick and prisoners.