Thomas A. Vik
2 min readNov 10, 2023

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Dear Tapasyaa,

Ah, the dance of understanding and unbecoming! Your question is as poignant as it is timeless. Let’s unravel this together, shall we?

You're right, the whole point is to unbecome, to shed the layers of illusion that we've cloaked ourselves in. In the world of non-dualism, we often speak of undoing rather than doing. It’s about peeling away, not adding on. But here's the twist, the paradox if you will, that spices up this cosmic soup.

Encouraging potentiality and becoming, as you’ve observed in my words, is not a contradiction but a playful nod to the dance of existence. It's like a cosmic game of hide and seek. When we let go of one identity, we don't just dissolve into nothingness; we open ourselves up to the infinite potential of being anything and everything.

The potential I talk about is like a partner in this dance of existence. It’s not something you own or acquire, but something you play with. It’s the freedom to express, to create, to explore the myriad expressions of consciousness without attachment. It’s the artist in you who knows they are not just the painting they’ve created but the act of painting itself.

Now, coming to rebirthing. Think of it as a metaphor for continuous transformation. It’s not about becoming something new each time but realizing that you are the process of transformation itself. It's like watching a river flow; it's never the same river twice, yet it's always the river.

So, when I say you're not stuck with one thing and can keep being anything you want, it's a reminder of your intrinsic freedom. You're free to explore, to experience, to play in the grand drama of life, all while knowing deep down that you are beyond all these roles and masks.

In essence, this potential is your playground. It’s where you dance the dance of form while knowing your true formless nature. It’s where you engage in the world, not as a prisoner to identity, but as a liberated being who plays with identity like a child with toys, fully aware that they are not the toys they play with.

I hope this sheds some light on the beautiful confusion that is our journey. Keep dancing, keep exploring, and remember, it’s all a play of consciousness.

With warmth and a wink,

Thomas A. Vik

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Thomas A. Vik
Thomas A. Vik

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