On Illumination

[sdi]

We cannot see light itself, but only those objects which it illuminates. So it is that we cannot see soul itself, but only those objects which it illuminates.

Consider also looking at the sky on a dark night. If one is not near a city, with its terrestrial lights, you see only the stars; though the Sun is shining brilliantly, we are blind to His effects because we are turned away from them. So it is with soul—if we look away from Divinity, we see only darkness, only matter, and none of the shining which Divinity emits.

Comments

[thinking_turtle]

We cannot see light itself, but only those objects which it illuminates.

Isn't it the other way around? If you look at a table in a mirror, you see reflected light, while the table itself is in another location.

[boccaderlupo]

I like this. Poetic and good for meditation. Reminds me of something (perhaps from the Tao?) but can't put my finger on it. Thank you.